Tiff’s Top Ten Tips
for Driving Abroad

Fifth Gear's Tiff Needell give us his top ten tips to ensure that the whole family is safe when driving abroad on holiday.

1) Is your car safe to drive?

1. Before you set off check your vehicle is fully serviced
2. Check your oil levels, water levels and tyre pressure
3. Make sure you have a spare tyre in good working order

2) Equip your car with the essentials as these are compulsory in some European countries

1. Warning triangle
2. Reflective jacket
3. Headlight beam converter and spare bulbs
4. GB sticker
5. First aid kit

3) When driving abroad, always have these handy

1. Passport
2. Driving licence
3. Vehicle Registration Document
4. Insurance documents

4) Know your local rules and speed limits
The highway code differs from country to country.

5) Brush up on your international road signs.

6) Know your route

1. Buy a good European road atlas
2. Your SatNav – does it work in Europe?

7) Motorway driving
Many motorways in Europe have toll booths and although most do take credit cards these days make sure you carry enough euros on you at all times

8) Never Drink and Drive
Some European countries have lower drink driving limits than the UK. My recommendation is if you’re driving, don’t drink at all

9) Remember

1. Make sure your insurance policy covers you for European driving
2. Let your insurer know you are travelling abroad and make a note of helpline numbers

10) And finally …..
Make sure you’re driving on the right side of the road!

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