Fishing Frenzy

When you consider how dangerous driving is in your own country, you really should make sure you're prepared before driving abroad. The first tip with this comes down to doing your research. Knowing the road signs of the country you're going to can make the difference between finding your way to your hotel or finding your way into oncoming traffic, so do take it seriously. Guidebooks usually offer helpful advice on foreign road customs, but you should be able to find internet resources to help too.

Most accidents occur when you're only an hour into your journey abroad. This is important to consider. It's easy to think that you should rush to the place you need to be, but there are some things watch out for first. You might be tired from your travelling to get there, so rest well before you take to the open road and pace yourself so that you get used to the roads gradually.

People often use rental cars, and with this can come a whole series of problems. Driving a car that you're not familiar with is something that you'd take gradually in your own country, but when people get abroad they're often inclined to throw caution to the wind, even though you're in a lot more dangerous situation. Make sure you know the car well and give yourself time to familiarise yourself with the controls.

Knowing where you're going is similarly helpful. You should have a good map, a good GPS system, or both, if you intent to make more than the simplest of journeys while on your stay. This isn't just about having the resources either - you have to plan things so that you avoid problem areas of traffic with might prove un-navigable.

It might seem lie a strange final tip after the rest, but remember that this is a holiday. Don't rush as if you're on a work commute. Give yourself time to get to the places you need to be, and you'll find the whole things goes much smoother.