Compared to other means of travelling, driving abroad can
offer a lot of freedom and comfort. But be sure to do your
research, and follow our
top 5 tips for driving overseas
. We'll help you experience the best the world has to
offer.
1. Find out about driving laws
Sometimes, you need to do more than find out which side of
the road people drive on! For example, drivers in Portugal
are required to carry photo ID, and in Greece, children
under ten can't sit in the front seat. Find out as
many of these details as possible.
2. Go prepared
At home, driving might be a daily activity for you, but
driving abroad is a different ball game –
there's probably a greater chance of getting lost, or
even just really uncomfortable! So always take water, motion
sickness tablets and at least one map. You might also want
some CDs for the journey, too.
3. Sort out the paperwork well in advance
Insurance is obviously a 'must' wherever
you're driving, and especially abroad. But there might
also be other things to sort out, too. For example, did you
know that even if you're just borrowing a car from a
friend, you should carry a letter of authorisation?
4. Ask for advice
If you're hiring a car, why not ask the hire company
for any tips or warnings? They're bound to have useful
information for drivers unfamiliar with the area. Tourist
information centres could also offer relevant advice and
recommendations for your journey.
5. Plan enough… but not too much!
Carefully planning a good driving route can be the
difference between a leisurely trip through the great
outdoors and an infuriating traffic jam in an unwelcoming
town centre. But spontaneity is one of the great things
about driving, so don't plan every single toilet break
and lunch stop!
Don't forget to purchase overseas travel insurance before your driving holiday.
