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Rental Cars Australia: Driving Tips
The first thought of driving in a new country that is completely unknown to you might seem a bit frightening, but don't let the unknown scare you! A car rental in Australia presents so many more opportunities for you to experience the great scenic wonders of this fabulous country. Relying on public transportation for your vacation can be costly and inconvenient, and it considerably limits the places you can visit and the sights you can see. Choose ABC Integra for all of your car rental needs in Australia…you'll be glad you did!
Don't let foreign roads scare you!
Driving your rental car in Australia is a lot more simple and enjoyable than you might think. The Australian drivers are very friendly and courteous and are eager to help you on your way. Australia has a very small population considering the size of its land, so don't be surprised to find that there is a lot less traffic than you are used to in your country. Australia is very easy to get around in, so grab a map, some snacks for the road, and your rental car from ABC Integra, and sit back and enjoy the ride.
What to know before you get behind the wheel:
- Driving in Australia is on the left hand side of the road and the steering wheel is on the right hand side of the car.
- Visit www.travelmate.com.au for Australian maps, driving directions for your rental car in Australia, as well as driving times and distances.
- If you need to locate a specific street or suburb in Australia, go to www.whereis.com.au.
- Make sure to keep maps of Australia in you rental car, just to make sure you are on the right track!
- If you are a visitor to Australia, you may drive a rental car as long as you hold a valid overseas drivers license.
- You must have the right license for the class of vehicle you are driving. For example, if you do not have a license to drive a truck in your home country, you cannot drive a truck in Australia.
- You must carry your license at all times while you are driving your rental car in Australia.
- If your license is not in English writing, you must carry translation along with your driving permit.
- An International Drivers Permit is not sufficient alone for you to drive a rental car in Australia! Remember that this must be carried along with a valid drivers license.
Handy tips to remember when driving your rental car:
- Speed limits-it is always important to obey Australia's speed limits while driving on the road. The maximum speed limit in cities and towns is 60 km/h (35mph) and 100 km/h (62mph) on country roads and highways. If the speed limit is not posted, then assume that it is 100 km/h. Police officers enforce Australia's speed limits using radars and cameras. These fines will be sent to the car rental agency and will then be forwarded to customers for payment. Avoid this trouble and drive the speed limit with your rental car in Australia!
- Gas for your rental car-leaded and unleaded gas in Australia is sold by the litre and usually cost between A$0.85 to A$1.10 per litre. Gas stations are quite abundant, however, fuel prices tend to be higher in country areas. Most gas stations in Australia accept international credit cards for payment.
- Always remember that driving is on the left side of the road, so give way to the right!
- If you are driving your rental car on a road with multi-lanes, drive in the left-hand lane unless you are passing.
- All passengers in your rental car must wear a seatbelt at all times. Small children must also be seated in child safety seats. Failure to meet these two obligations can lead to fines if stopped.
- Some freeways in Melbourne and Sydney have tolls, so keep some spare change handy if you are traveling through these areas.
- It is illegal to talk on a cell phone while driving a car in Australia.
- If you need to consult your map, make sure you pull off to the side of the road, for the sake of your safety as well as the safety of other travelers.
- The blood alcohol limit in Australia is 0.05. Even two or three drinks can push you over this limit and cause undue trouble. If you are planning on driving your rental car, the best choice is to drink non-alcoholic beverages. Drunk driving is not tolerated in Australia! Enforcement is done using hand held breathalyzers in addition to random road blocks.
- If your schedule permits, avoid driving at night in country areas. Australia has a great abundance of exotic wildlife, so watch out for kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and stock!
- Australia has many rest stops along its road. Try to stop at least once for every 2 hours of driving to stretch out your legs and enjoy the scenery!
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