We weren't going to drive during our month in Italy. Originally, our plan was to get around with local transport. But the more we thought about the time we have allowed ourselves in each location and how we wanted to spend that time, we realised that we really did need a car in two of our destinations. This means we need to have the necessary permits to be allowed to drive.
In Australia, it is a fairly straightforward process to get an International Driver's Permit. A quick visit to our local motorists association with a copy of a current valid driver's licence is all that is needed. If you are in the US check out where to get an International Driving Permit in the US.
What will be more interesting will be negotiating driving on the 'wrong' side of the road in a country notorious for busy, narrow roads and a relaxed attitude to road rules. One thing is certain. We will need access to maps and directions to find our way around Italy. One option is to take our own GPS navigation system with us.
In Australia, it is a fairly straightforward process to get an International Driver's Permit. A quick visit to our local motorists association with a copy of a current valid driver's licence is all that is needed. If you are in the US check out where to get an International Driving Permit in the US.
What will be more interesting will be negotiating driving on the 'wrong' side of the road in a country notorious for busy, narrow roads and a relaxed attitude to road rules. One thing is certain. We will need access to maps and directions to find our way around Italy. One option is to take our own GPS navigation system with us.
Garmin Nuvi 57LM GPS Navigator System with Spoken Turn-By-Turn Directions,5 inch display, Lifetime Map Updates, Direct Access, and Speed Limit Displays
TomTom VIA 1505M 5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator with Lifetime MapsGarmin Drive 50LM GPS Navigator Lifetime Maps (US) 010-01532-0C Dashboard Mount Bundle Includes GPS and Universal GPS Navigation Dash-Mount
I'm actually a bit of a traditionalist and prefer maps to satnav. Preferably the paper kind but if necessary I will use Google maps. I like to be able to make my own decisions on the route I take.
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