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The majority of car rental companies in Europe provide information to anyone using their car rental services. For those car rental companies who do not, information is still freely available from a number of reliable sources. Driving through Europe is made easy because of good road maintenance and the excellent network of highways, roads and express-ways. Roads signs are also clearly marked and internationally recognisable. The road structure of Europe was initially designed in this way, so that travellers could reach their destinations safely, while enjoying the countryside and not concentrating too much on deciphering road signs!
In general, the road signs in Europe comply with International standards, where red indicates negative. A plain red circle with a slash through it indicates that something is prohibited and stop signs are red with white lettering. They may or may not say "STOP". National routes are indicated by blue and green signs.
You would drive on the right hand side of the road in most European countries, except in Cyprus, Britain, Malta and Ireland, where you would drive on the left hand side of the road. The rental cars in Europe are adapted to cope with driving on different sides of the road.
Remember to always carry your drivers' license and international drivers' permit with you in order make your journey an eventful, but problem free one! This is especially important if you are driving a rental car that is not your own. In addition, make sure that your car rental paperwork is in the car with you at all times.
You will be required to wear a seatbelt at all times, throughout Europe. This rule applies to the front and the back seats of the vehicle. The standard rule is to always make sure that children under the age of 13 are secured at the back, with seatbelts firmly fastened. A child seat must be used for infants and toddlers. Most car rental companies in Europe have fitted seatbelts in the front and the back of their vehicles.
The use of cell phones while driving is illegal, as in South Africa. The exception is when a hands free kit is used. This law aims to ensure that the driver of a vehicle has both hands available for driving. In some countries, it is also required that your headlights be on at all time.
Distances in Europe are calculated in kilometres and the majority of European rental car speedometers display kilometres and miles.
Speed limits in Europe range from 110 kilometres per hour on main highways to 70 kilometres per hour on smaller roads and 50 kilometres per hour in small towns or cities. The speed limit may even be less if there are pedestrians around. The only place where the speed limit is an exception is in Germany, where you are allowed to drive faster than 130 kilometres per hour on the autobahn! Try not to drive too slowly here, as you may become a hazard to other drivers speeding past you!
When making your online car rental booking for Europe, SA will assist you with any information regarding the rules of the road in any specific country. It important to bear in mind that most of Europe has the same standard road laws and you may be required to present your passport and visa at certain countries' borders. When renting a car through SA, you will need to return it to the same country you originally rented it from.
To ensure an eventful trip, do your research well in advance by checking the speed limits of the countries you are planning to visit. Always plan your route properly beforehand, as it will prevent confusion on the road. A well planned route with road maps and street names will save you from getting lost in an unknown country, as well as spare other drivers behind you from frustration, while you make up your mind about where you want to go!
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