Eight tips for driving on the right
Here are some tips so you can master driving on the right quickly writes Geraldine Herbert Two thirds of the countries in the world drive on the right including much of Europe, the USA, China and Russia so the chances are if you are taking a car abroad this summer or hiring one you will have to quickly adjust to driving on the opposite site of the road. 1) Stay on busy roads for the first few days. With a car in front of you its much...
Driving Abroad
With the good old reliable Irish Summer weather remaining as unpredictable as ever, more and more families are packing up their cars and driving to Europe in search of sun and family fun. Before you go, take the stress out of the journey by being fully prepared. A to Z of Driving Abroad Autobahn – Germany is one of the few places in the world where drivers are allowed to decide for themselves how fast to drive, limited only by the...
The Strangest Driving Rules from Around the World
We outline the most far-fetched driving rules from around the world so buckle up; these ridiculously strange rules are set to drive you crazy! Red lights, Seat belts and Zebra Crossings… We all need to follow the rules of the road in order to keep ourselves and our fellow road users safe, but in some countries the driving rules are so wacky, it’s fair to say that their rules and regulations have gone one step too far. Saudi...
Tips for self-driving in Europe
Thinking of a driving holiday in Europe? We have some tips writes Laura Keane Before you go: Check with your insurer that you are covered to drive in all countries. Make sure your insurance cert and registration documents are with you and the number for your claims line if an accident occurs. Now would be a good time to take out breakdown cover for abroad if it is not already included. Read the small print – will they bring the car...
Driving in Italy
Driving in Italy is not for the faint-hearted and finding a car parking spot can be even worse but if you decide to take the plunge we have some tips 1) Italian drivers are fast and aggressive. Lane hopping and late braking are common features of driving in Italy so you need to be decisive on the road. 2) Pedestrian Zones are also very common so do not drive in an area with a sign that says Zona Traffico Limitato (ZTL) or Area...
