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| Winter Driving in Austria |
Austrian Holidaymakers - Journey tips for vehicle car drivers
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Tips on traveling in and around Austria by Car.
- Plan your route well in advance, take into account the terrain, its much slower going up or down a mountain, than perhaps driving around a mountain instead on the motorway. Take account of the topography and take in the views.
- In planning your journey perhaps look for somewhere to satay over night, for those travelling from the west one such stop over place is the Baden Baden Spa which makes a lovely stop over place en-route to Austria. Munich is also another great place to stop with lots to see and do
- Consider the weather and possible traffic conditions in planning your route give yourself plenty of time, to make the journey a relaxing part of the holiday and include enough breaks.
- A relative new law is the creation of an emergency safety lane. So
on
autobahns and highways, a free "lane" must be created between the
individual lines of traffic, so if there is a traffic jam or the traffic is
slowing down, move over to create space for an ambulance, police car,
fire engine to get through. This will help emergency workers get to an incident much
more quickly, and hopefully reduce your delay.
- In Austria winter tyres are compulsory from the
November 1st right through until the 15th April, Hire cars hired in
Austria will come with these tyres winter, for other countries when
hiring please ask. Winter tyres be used or snow chains on at least two
drive wheels. Snow chains
are only allowed to be used however, if the road is continuously covered with snow
or ice.
- The wearing of seat belts is compulsory.
- Motorway / Autobahn vignette / licence All car vehicle drivers who are travelling on autobahns must display a valid vignette on the inside of the window-screen.Current prices for 2013 are for up to ten days €8.30, two months €24.20, and for a year are €80.60.
- Take a reflective vest out-side built-up areas car drivers must put on a reflective vest after a accident or emergency breakdown if entering the road carriageway.
- Other things you will need:- are a warning
triangle, first-aid box, hands-free speakerphone if you intend to use your phone while driving, valid personal
documents (driver's license, insurance documentation, European Health
Insurance Card). For rental cars you will need your rental agreement and the paperwork provided with the car.
Wishing you a safe journey on your holiday. If you are looking for somewhere to stay / rent for 3 to 9 persons? that has the benefit of three bedrooms and three bath / shower rooms, in a great location. Then please take a look at austria holiday apartment
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| Mountain passes over the Alps Grossglockner |
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