UK Drivers Abroad
An online survey by insurance brokers Hastings Direct has revealed that British motorists are not clued-up on basic rules and regulations when driving abroad - a mistake which could land them with a hefty fine or even a jail sentence*.
Hastings Direct recently carried out a quiz which has revealed that British motorists are not street wise when it comes to driving abroad and lack knowledge of the basic rules and regulations. Making mistakes on foreign roads could land them with a hefty fine or even a jail sentence.
Results from the online quiz highlighted that there are a many basic road laws that british drivers are unaware of, leaving them open to potential prosecution and high car insurance losses. The results of the quiz highlighted that more than a third (40%) of those polled were unaware that the alcohol limit for driving in France is just 50mg - compared to 80mg in the UK. Over 60 per cent of those questioned didn't realise that German motorways have speed limits and a staggering one in five (20%) think that you can drive on the left-hand side in Spain.
Hastings Direct also carried out a survey recently of over 2000 people from the UK, highlighted the risks involved in travelling abroad unprepared. According to the results, around one in 10 (nine per cent) don't think it's worth reading up on the driving laws of the countries they are visiting before they travel and nearly a quarter (22%) of people thinking of driving their car abroad don't think to tell their insurance company which risks invalidating their insurance policy. This means that rather than saving money, the cost of their holiday could skyrocket if they are involved in an accident.
Trading director, Mat Shepherd comments "The findings thrown up by the online quiz are really quite worrying - that people are taking their cars abroad without even knowing basics such as the correct side of the road to drive on is astounding. It is shocking that almost one in 10 people take such a laissez-faire attitude to driving abroad and don't read up on international driving laws before their trip. A little research into foreign driving laws could go a long way, enabling you and your family to be safe and legal when on holiday. - 23211
Hastings Direct recently carried out a quiz which has revealed that British motorists are not street wise when it comes to driving abroad and lack knowledge of the basic rules and regulations. Making mistakes on foreign roads could land them with a hefty fine or even a jail sentence.
Results from the online quiz highlighted that there are a many basic road laws that british drivers are unaware of, leaving them open to potential prosecution and high car insurance losses. The results of the quiz highlighted that more than a third (40%) of those polled were unaware that the alcohol limit for driving in France is just 50mg - compared to 80mg in the UK. Over 60 per cent of those questioned didn't realise that German motorways have speed limits and a staggering one in five (20%) think that you can drive on the left-hand side in Spain.
Hastings Direct also carried out a survey recently of over 2000 people from the UK, highlighted the risks involved in travelling abroad unprepared. According to the results, around one in 10 (nine per cent) don't think it's worth reading up on the driving laws of the countries they are visiting before they travel and nearly a quarter (22%) of people thinking of driving their car abroad don't think to tell their insurance company which risks invalidating their insurance policy. This means that rather than saving money, the cost of their holiday could skyrocket if they are involved in an accident.
Trading director, Mat Shepherd comments "The findings thrown up by the online quiz are really quite worrying - that people are taking their cars abroad without even knowing basics such as the correct side of the road to drive on is astounding. It is shocking that almost one in 10 people take such a laissez-faire attitude to driving abroad and don't read up on international driving laws before their trip. A little research into foreign driving laws could go a long way, enabling you and your family to be safe and legal when on holiday. - 23211
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Philip Youngwood writes for a number of online blogs and sources, specialising in car insurance and financial news, topics and industry innovation.
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