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Driving Abroad
Don't forget.... Your documents
 Always Carry...
  • Passport.


  • Driving licence.


  • Vehicle registration document.


  • Insurance certificates - motor, medical and personal (NB: you may need to take out additional cover to travel abroad). Tell your car insurance company where you're going.


  • Road Tax (if using your own car): check it's valid for the full period of your trip.


  • Special documents and permits. You may need a visa, an International Driving Permit or a Green Card to visit some countries. In Europe, a Green Card will give you the same insurance cover that you have at home, as most insurance companies provide only the minimum legally required cover.


Plan your route

Familiarise yourself with your route and the names of some intermediate destinations before setting off. This will save time and help you to avoid the stress of being late or lost. Pack a good map and phrase book, and make sure you have sound directions, from door to door.

Most motoring organisations provide route-planning services, sent through the mail or downloaded via their websites. These can also give you the option of taking the fastest and most direct route, using favourite roads, avoiding tolls and so on.

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