| With the summer travel quickly approaching, more | | | | save you huge sums of money in the long run. |
| and more people are starting to plan trips to Europe | | | | Practice Driving on the Opposite Side of the Road if |
| and other countries outside the US. While part of the | | | | You'll Have to Abroad |
| attraction of travelling through Europe is that you can | | | | If you're travelling to countries like England or |
| do so without the need for a car (the Eurorail is an | | | | Australia, it's a good idea to practice driving on the |
| amazing system), there are those that will want to | | | | opposite side of the road before you go over there. |
| rent a vehicle to do some exploring on their own. | | | | Also, Europe makes great use of the traffic circle, so |
| Here are a few things to keep in mind when you're | | | | know beforehand who will have the right of way and |
| driving in a country that isn't your own. | | | | how best to navigate them. Practicing ahead of time |
| Obtain an International Driving Permit (IDP) | | | | can help reduce stress and the possibility of accidents |
| Valid in over 150 countries, this permit allows you to | | | | when you hit the busy streets of Europe. |
| drive in numerous European countries, as well as | | | | Get a Good Map or GPS Programmed for Europe |
| having your name, photo, and driver information | | | | Knowing where you're travelling can help you to |
| translated into ten languages. Available through AAA | | | | avoid going down the wrong road, getting lost, and |
| for only $15, this is a must have for anyone looking | | | | ending up somewhere other than where you want. If |
| to drive outside the US. It is, however, still | | | | your GPS is already programmed for Europe take it |
| recommended that you carry your usual driver's | | | | with you, otherwise, look into investing in one once |
| license with you when travelling as it provides extra | | | | over there or see if it's something you can add to |
| identification for emergencies. | | | | your vehicle at the time of rental. If not, spend the |
| Learn the Rules of the Road for Where You'll Be | | | | money on some quality maps that are easy to read |
| Travelling | | | | and cover all of the places you'll be travelling. Getting |
| Different countries have different rules for driving. | | | | directions from locals may be tricky if there's a |
| Most European countries reserve the left lane for | | | | language barrier, and nobody wants to get lost for |
| passing, with the middle and right lanes being used | | | | hours on end while on vacation. |
| for travel. Some countries also require you to honk | | | | Buckle Up |
| your horn as you come around a sharp corner or | | | | Many countries have penalties for drivers not wearing |
| flash your lights before you pass so that others are | | | | their safety belt, many of them harsher than those |
| aware of you. Learning which rules will apply to your | | | | faced in the US. Strapping in can help save you |
| travels is a good way to avoid misunderstandings and | | | | money, time, and your life. It's just a good idea, so |
| potential accidents. | | | | don't forget to. |
| Get Liability Insurance | | | | Enjoy |
| No matter how many years you've been driving in | | | | When travelling abroad, remember to relax, enjoy |
| the US, driving abroad is different, and having liability | | | | yourself, and have a good time. Driving yourself |
| insurance to protect damage to a rental vehicle is a | | | | across German country sides isn't quite the same as |
| good way to protect yourself against financial | | | | going through Nebraska, so make sure you take your |
| responsibility and ruin. Most liability insurance overseas | | | | time and really take in the scenes. |
| is very affordable, and that small investment can | | | | |