Tips for road trips
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Road trips are often an integral and enjoyable part of travelling. However, road trips involve driving for longer than you are used to, and under different conditions, so preparation is needed. If you are travelling with children or during the winter, there are special things to consider.
Before leaving
While drivingTraffic moves on different sides of the road in different countries. Click on the red and blue world map to check the countries on your trip.e.
When you stop
If you break downMany countries require you to have a warning triangle to use in case you break down, and even it is not required, it's definitely always a good idea to bring one.
Automobile associationsVarious motor clubs or automobile associations provide roadside assistance to members:
Border crossingsg. Hong Kong/mainland China, Thailand/Laos, or UK/mainland Europe).
Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Tips for road trips" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: LosHawlos, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons