British Drivers Concerned When Driving Overseas – Says New Poll

Released on: February 02, 2011, 1:31 pm
Author: Helen Young
Industry: Travel

Carrentals.co.uk provides hints and tips for holiday stress free driving

2 February 2011 – According to a Carrentals.co.uk poll, British drivers find driving on the right hand side of the road, being unsure of the country's laws and regulations, and no being familiar with the area to be the most stressful parts of driving when on holiday.

The poll results, which are stated by the leading car hire comparison website, show that the amount of motorists from Britain are concerned about driving in an unfamiliar place (47%), driving on the opposite side of the road (10%), local drivers' actions (26%), and 14% get stressed about not knowing the laws or rules of the roads.

“Driving in a foreign country can be worrying”, said Carrentals.co.uk managing director, Gareth Robinson. “By looking at a map and planning your route beforehand it can reduce the stresses and make it a pleasant time. By booking early and preparing for the holiday, this can make it an enjoyable time, and hiring a car is one of the most affordable ways to get around.

“Car hire companies push their own insurance policies upon the customer, which can be expensive and not always comprehensive. This drives up the cost, yet most people don't know that you can insure a hire car through a third party insurer for a lot less. If you have the documents ready at the collection point, then you can save money.”

Carrentals.co.uk has prepared a list of ways to keep British motorists who travel abroad stress free:

• Research first – Learn the ropes before you leave, and help yourself adjust by reading up on the regulations and rules of the road. Look at road signs and even try a left hand drive car to practice getting used to the different way of driving.

• Plan your routes – if you know where you're going, then you'll enjoy the journey more. Plan the route, read a map or hire a sat nav to help you get to your destination free of stress.

• Take breaks – taking regular stops allows you to stretch your legs and stay focused for the drive. You can stop at local attractions and sights along the way to enjoy the journey rather than it feel like a chore.

• Be fully prepared – take your rental agreement, insurance policy and driving license everywhere you go in the hire car. In many countries it's a legal requirement so don't be caught without them. If you're visiting a country where it snows, remember to stock up with de-icer, a torch and a blanket in case you get stuck.

• Coverage – In South Africa, Europe, the UK, Australia and New Zealand, you're normally covered for Theft, Third Party Liability and Collision Damage Waiver, but in some other regions you're not covered. Taking out a 3rd party insurance policy is a great idea and if it features Refundable Excess, then you can claim any charges back after any damage.

Check out the latest and best car hire deals at Carrentals.co.uk which compare the best deals from Sixt, Holiday Autos, Auto Europe, Alamo and Budget. See the best offers at www.carrentals.co.uk.
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About Carrentals.co.uk
Carrentals.co.uk was launched in February 2003 and grew to become one of the UK's leading online car hire companies by 2006.

In 2007 the company re-launched its site to create the first major online price comparator in the travel industry. Using the latest technology the Carrentals.co.uk site now searches up to 50 different car hire websites, providing an impartial comparison of the best prices available in over 10,000 locations.

Websites searched include Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Ebookers, Hertz, Holiday Autos, Opodo, Sixt and Thrifty, with the Carrentals.co.uk site quickly comparing prices and allowing customers to refine their search by car type.

The Carrentals.co.uk site also features over 5,000 pages of travel information in a mini-guide format.

In 2008 Carrentals.co.uk was voted Best Car Hire Website in the Travolution Awards, and in 2010 it was Highly Commended in the Best Meta-search/Price Comparison category. To book or for further information visit www.carrentals.co.uk

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