Guide

Greece – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Greece means travelling on the right-hand side of the road under a unified national Traffic Code that governs both the mainland and every island in the country. Speed limits range from 50 km/h in built-up

Hong Kong – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Hong Kong means joining a left-hand traffic system on one of the world’s most intensively used road networks. The infrastructure is generally of a high standard, though urban congestion is a constant reality. Speed limits

Germany – Driving

Germany is a right-hand traffic country governed by the Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO) road code, and is renowned worldwide for its Autobahn network — large sections of which have no statutory speed ceiling. The country’s road infrastructure is consistently well-maintained and its

Gibraltar – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Gibraltar means navigating a territory covering less than 7 km² while driving on the right-hand side, observing a general speed limit of 50 km/h, encountering no toll roads or motorways, and experiencing the remarkable phenomenon

France – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in France means joining a sophisticated road network where traffic flows on the right, regulations are rigorously enforced, and everything from speed cameras to mandatory boot equipment is governed by law. Motorways are efficient but frequently

Estonia – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Estonia means adapting to right-hand traffic, an exceptionally strict drink-driving threshold (a BAC ceiling of just 0.02%), compulsory winter tyres between December and March, and a road network that — though reasonably well kept —

Finland – Driving

For those accustomed to right-hand traffic, getting behind the wheel in Finland is a relatively smooth experience. The road network is modern and consistently well-maintained, speed enforcement is robust and operates through a distinctive income-based penalty structure, and winter tyres

Ecuador – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Ecuador demands both thorough preparation and the ability to adapt quickly. Vehicles travel on the right, speed limits are rigorously enforced and serious breaches can result in imprisonment, and the quality of roads ranges from

Egypt – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in Egypt means joining a right-hand-traffic system where urban speed limits reach 60 km/h and major highways allow up to 100 km/h. A valid International Driving Permit (IDP) must accompany your home-country licence at all times.

Dominican Republic – Driving

Getting behind the wheel in the Dominican Republic means travelling on right-hand traffic roads that range from well-maintained motorways to demanding rural tracks. Traffic safety is a genuine concern — the country records one of the highest road fatality rates