How to Drive In Austria
If you plan to drive in a foreign country like Austria, it is important that you should check the pertinent laws of that particular state or country. Not to mention, traffic laws can change from region to region, thus, you must gather the relevant information before getting your hands on the steering-wheel of any vehicle. The benefits of driving in a foreign country are countless, the most important being that you will be able to visit the place of your choice without any difficulty and at a much lower cost. However, it should be kept in mind that driving requires a lot of patience as the traffic norms also tend to change in other countries.
Things Required:
– International Drivers Permit (IDP)
– IDP application form
– 2×2 photograph
– Driver License Copy
Instructions
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Get an international driving license
You must get an international driving license from your country's State’s Department. Remember that you are required to obtain the International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from the American Automobile Association (AAA). Therefore, you should look into the yellow pages and find the closest AAA office to your locality. There are some prerequisites one must fulfil before applying for the IDP. The minimum requirements are that a person must be 18 years of age. Subsequently, you will be required to provide a copy of your driving license, 2 by 2 inch photograph and the fee along with the IDP application form. -
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Rent a car
After you have obtained the IDP, you must contact your travel agent as he or she might be able to get you a good deal on a rent a car. You can also take help of your personal contacts if you want. Not to mention, most of the rental car companies have made their own websites to help the customer save time. You can also visit these websites and look for a suitable deal. -
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Know about the kind of gas your car requires
People often rush towards renting a car but they do not obtain information about the kind of gas that the car requires. Therefore, you must not forget to ask the person about the kind of gas that your car needs. Most of the rental cars run on 91 octane unleaded, 95 octane unleaded, diesel, LPG or 98 octane super unleaded. -
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Gain knowledge about the traffic signs
You must gain relevant information about the traffic signs that are frequently used in Austria. For this, you can visit their traffic police website. If your car faces any mechanical issue, you must move it to the right side of the road.
- IDP application form
- 2x2 photograph
- Driver License CopyNext%20stop%3A%20Pinterest "Pin It")