Eastern Europedriving tips

Eastern Europedriving tips

&#42 Take extra care in Russia – unless you speak the language or understand the alphabet, it can be difficult to read road signs.

&#42 It is possible to get good deals on chauffeur-driven cars in Russia – rentalcompanies advise this is often a better option.

&#42 Roads and road-side facilities may not be of the same standard as in other parts of Europe.

&#42 Outside the main cities and suburbs, there are fewer facilities such as petrol stations.

&#42 Ensure car doors are locked at all times and that luggage is never visible in the car.

&#42 Countries such as the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic and Hungary have a zero alcohol limit. In Poland the limit is 20mg, compared with the UK’s 80mg.

&#42 In the Czech and Slovak Republics, a motorway pass is required. Budget provides these with its rental vehicles.

&#42 In Hungary, dippedheadlamps are compulsory at all times outside built-up areas.