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Defensive Driving Abroad


Defensive driving skills are not only useful within the US. If you choose to drive abroad, you should aim to apply the same rules in order to avoid accidents - after all, if you're driving a car which is not your own, the cost of what you are required to pay for vehicle damages is likely to be even higher.

You may find it easy to practice defensive driving technique in your home town or on the roads which you are well acquainted with, but in many ways it is a skill which is vital when you are driving in unfamiliar territory. If you are driving in the UK, for example, you will also be driving on the other side of the road, and so it is always in your best interests be to extra cautious. Although there are still companies, such as the RAC, who are able offer assistance should you run into difficulties whilst on the road, this can be less likely to become necessary if you are driving defensively. Although the rules of the road may differ somewhat abroad, the basic principles of defensive driving should mean that you are able to avoid being involved in an accident.

Of course, it can also be a good idea to take extra precautions when driving abroad. You should always brush up on any country's driving laws before your visit, rather than trying to pick them up once you arrive. Take a look at the route which you are planning to travel on a map before you leave, so that you know what to expect whilst out on the road. If you are hiring a car, you should also make sure that you are using a reputable car-hire company, who will supply you with a vehicle which is safe and reliable.









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