Category "driving"

What does it mean when a tractor-trailer flashes his brights on a US highway?

Today, I was driving on the highway with light snow but enough to slow traffic. During the drive my car hit a patch of packed snow and ice causing my car to vee

What paperwork do I need to drive from Greece to Bulgaria?

I'm planning to drive from Thessaloniki, Greece to Sofia, Bulgaria. I will be driving an owned car, registered in Greece, and will cross the border at Promachon

Are foreign drivers liable to pay fines proportional to their income when committing driving-related violations in Finland?

In Finland, there is a peculiar system (päiväsakko/dagsböter/day-fines) where drivers who commit violations on the road (such as speeding) are pu

Is there a book (learner-friendly) of "the rules of the road" for France?

In Ontario there's a "Ontario Driver's Handbook" which basically summarizes all the important laws associated with driving in Ontario: what the road signs mean,

Are US / European driver licenses accepted in India?

A couple of friends and I are thinking of travelling to India. The idea is to rent a car for a road trip. I am not sure we can drive there. Two of us have Euro

Is it Possible to Understand Road Signs in Taiwan with Only Knowing Latin Characters?

Some parts of Taiwan that I would like to see are easier to cover by car, so I am seriously considering renting a car for part of my stay there. I've never driv

Are seatbelts unnecessary or unhelpful for safety for passengers in a bus?

Simple question - why are passengers in a bus allowed to not wear a seatbelt? In Slovenia, I have never heard of anyone receiving a fine for not wearing a seatb

Specific Meaning of Restricted Usage Road on Google Maps

Searching for driving directions using Google Maps, I found a number of instructions which are labelled Restricted Usage Road. Another couple of Google Searches

Do Americans need special permits to rent and drive a car in France?

I'm hoping to rent a car in June to drive from Paris to several day-trips with my family -- I figured it would be the cheapest and most convenient option for fo

Why is driving with a foreign driver's license generally accepted on short vacations? [closed]

In most countries I have been to, I was allowed to drive with my german driver's license if my stay was below X days (often 90). Vice versa, m

Best road route from Córdoba to Mendoza, Argentina?

When travelling west across Argentina from Córdoba towards Mendoza, which is the best route to take? In terms of road quality, speed limits and most used

Why is my iPass flaking out? Does it need a new battery? And how can I pay any outstanding fines?

I have an iPass which has been on an even keel for ages. Recently I've noticed a couple of apparent failures in using it. I went through one "pay by coin" lane

Driving in the UK for the the first time - rules & to-dos that are different to India

I'm planning on renting a car in the UK for my trip through London, York, Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland. Having driven in Mumbai, India, I understand the

City parking in Perth, Western Australia

How is the parking situation in the CBD of Perth, Western Australia? May I know is it easy to find & what is the normal rate? It's because I am planning str

Do traffic offences have to be included on the UK visitor visa application?

I have been filling in the UK visitor visa application online, and there is a section under convictions and other penalties: A. Penalty for driving offences

Are there advantages to a dedicated GPS?

The GPS on in my phone is becoming indispensable lately! I find it much easier to follow the verbal on-time direction than following a map or even print-outs of

Is there any European country where vehicles are driven on the left of the road?

In India, vehicles are right-hand drive (that is, the driver seat is on the right side of vehicle) and the vehicle should be driven on left side of the road. I

How to plan a road trip with stops on specific dates

I am looking for advice on planning a multi month US road trip that will take me from New England to the Pacific Northwest and back. However, there are places I

Getting a "Número de Identidad de Extranjero" (NIE number) for a 10-day trip in Spain

I plan to go to Spain for 10 days and drive around. I read on http://www.speedingeurope.com/spain/ (mirror) that speed tickets are half cheaper if one has a N

Help Understanding RV Towing Weights

I'm looking for help understanding the towing weights in regards to travel trailers (RVs). We have a Dodge Caravan. The towing specs in the manual say 3350lbs