Can I drive a car in other countries?

Can I drive a car in other countries?

Joel Widzer (Travel Strategist) gives expert video advice on: What do I need to do before I leave for a trip?; How long before a trip should I start preparing?; What are the differences between domestic and international travel? and more...

Driving a car in another country can be a lot of fun, but you want to make sure that you know the rules of the road before you go. What you want to make sure is, first of all, some countries require that you have what is called an international driving permit. That is something that you can get at the AAA offices or at the country, and what you'll need is two passport photos, and your state issued driver's license, and they can issue one in a day. Some of the other things to consider is the insurance regulations. Sometimes, your own home insurance will not cover you while you are traveling in an international country, so you want to call your insurance company, see what type of coverage you have, also get to know what the regulations are in the country because in some countries, if you are in an accident, and you don't have insurance, you can be put in jail.