Category "driving"

Caught speeding 111 Mph (179 km/h) in California. How can I settle the case with the court?

I was driving to Los Angeles from the Bay area, and was on a wonderful, straight road with no cars in sight. For whatever reason (doesn't matt

Driving in Chile with a Canadian N license

In British Columbia, Canada, there are two road tests that we have to pass and theory test in order to get a full drivers licence. We must pass the theory test,

What is the purpose of hook turns?

Firstly, I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to ask. I just can't really seem to find an answer anywhere. My question is, what is the rationale behind hook tu

Can I drive a rental12-seater vehicle in New York on a European B drivers licence?

Can I drive a rental12-seater vehicle in New York a European B drivers licence ? The US licence is talking about weight and axes and the European licence is res

Is an IDP required for renting a car within the EU if you have a standard EU format license?

I'm looking into a car rental in Netherlands (Alamo) and their terms and conditions state that: International Driving Permit needed along with original dome

Bulgaria to Armenia

We have a Bulgarian registered car and Bulgarian driving licences, but are Brits. Having seen the requirements for those travelling through to Georgia on a UK d

How do I cross US-Canada border while my (US) passport is being renewed?

I'm getting ready to renew my US passport for the first time. Since I got this passport the ID requirements at the US-Canada border have gotten stricter, so I'

Do I need an International Driving Permit as German tourist in New Jersey

According to both the Hertz Rental Car agency at Newark Airport and a call to the NJ MVC I do need an international driving permit in addition to my German lice

What tools are available to calculate the costs of tolls when planning a road trip in USA? [duplicate]

I am plotting a road trip using google maps. On some routes it says "this routes has tolls" Are there any means by which I can see where the

Do road signs showing a country and a city as destinations really exist?

I was watching the movie "The Day of the Jackal (1973)", where Jackal was driving on a road, past this road sign. It shows one country(Italie) & one city

Is it dangerous to go to Île de Noirmoutier using the pass?

I heard that there are two possibilities to get to the island of Noirmoutier. You can either use a bridge, or you can use a pass through the water, which is onl

How would I, as a lone driver, operate a parking barrier when driving abroad on a different side of the road?

If I were to take my car abroad to a country where they drive on the other side of the road, how would I operate parking barriers/toll booths etc. when I am sat

German autobahn speed limit

I'm travelling through Europe this summer by car, and I'm reading up on both german and rules for driving on the Autobahn. So the first image here has a headli

Car rental in Italy with license held less than one year

I am traveling to Italy in 6 weeks and would like to rent a car. I passed my driving license in Norway in November last year, all rental companies I have cont

Should I turn down the high beam in "deer areas"?

In the answers to this question, there is some discussion about use of full beam when driving in deer areas. Thorsten S. writes: If you are using high beam

What kind of cars for F roads and river crossing during summer in Iceland?

In many forums a 4WD car is mentioned but not much details beyond that. The official road conditions website differentiates between "passenger cars" and "cars s

Getting from Buenos Aires to Bogota [closed]

My partner and I have purchased cheap return tickets flying in and out of Buenos Aires, Argentina 6 months apart. We are planning on travelli

Which lane should I approach in when using the HandyCross roundabout travelling from Maidenhead to Booker [closed]

I am planning a trip from Maidenhead to Booker and would like to canvas opinion on the best lane lane discipline to follow when traveling from

Purpose of stickers copying license plate number?

On every seemingly 'official' taxi and bus in Peru (including vans and minibuses that seem to be owned by local travel agencies) you see copies of the license p

Driving a truck from UK to Africa for charity [closed]

Some time ago, I saw a TV programme about volunteers driving old trucks / lorries from the UK to various African countries for charity. I mig