Questions tagged [driving]
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How to best get through a motorway toll booth safely between paying and the barrier closing?
Perhaps this is not the most clear question, so let me explain. I own a toll tag and can normally take the 'subscriber' booth and drive straight through. But today I had left my tag in the other car ...
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How do I safely navigate a two-lane roundabout in the UK?
In a two-lane roundabout, drivers may be expected to use the outer lane for a ¼ circle and the inner lane in all other circumstances. Using the inner lane requires:
Crossing the outer lane to the ...
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Which lane to enter on this roundabout? (UK)
I have added 2 images showing the roundabout. There are two lanes on the approach to the roundabout, which lane does each one go into? So for example, if I was in the left lane, which of the 3 lanes ...
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Am I allowed to videotape (dashcam) when entering the United States by car?
I typically drive with a dashcam. Am I allowed to videotape (dashcam) when entering the United States by car, or must I stop my dashcam?
If I must stop my dashcam, what's the latest point when I need ...
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Is the Golden Gate Bridge toll fee indicated before entering the bridge?
I was traveling to San Francisco last weekend and went through the Golden Gate Bridge. I have just received an 8 USD toll invoice by mail (they use a plate reader).
Is the toll fee indicated to the ...
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How can I visit areas with unpaved roads in a rental car?
In the southwestern United States, many interesting spots are only reachable via off road trails.
Rental car contracts seem always to include a clause that disallows driving on such roads (even when ...
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Route from North Scotland to Stockholm with no air travel
My parents-in-law live near Skye in North Scotland. They are planning to come and visit us in Stockholm in the summer, but for medical reasons they are unable to fly. Their preferred alternative is to ...
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Driving in Iceland: a good idea?
For this summer I am thinking about going to Iceland. I would like to fly to Reykjavik, spend some days there, then rent a car, travel around the island and then fly back home. Now I have a few ...
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Is there a website or resource that lists specific traffic rules or specific signs for each country?
Based on this question: What does this road sign mean? (Germany; red circle and X on a blue background, with a right-pointing arrow.)
I started wondering about differences from country to country ...
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Why is there a СТОП (STOP) sign along with priority signs on traffic lights in Russia?
If you drive around in Moscow you will see a plain white sign reading СТОП (STOP) attached to traffic lights at some intersections.
I've also seen priority road signs (which almost makes sense) ...
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Online tool to find points of interest along a route
Sometimes, when travelling between places, (particulary driving) I would like to get/see/do something else on my way. Most map tools (eg Google Maps) provide a way to search for points of interest of ...
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What determines the requirement for a guide when a foreigner wants to drive a vehicle he brought from abroad in China?
It is well known that a foreigner who wants to drive a foreign vehicle inside China needs to be accompanied by a guide - which makes this very costly: I have been quoted almost 7000 USD for 2 weeks ...
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How to protect one's lungs while driving a motorcycle through heavily polluted cities?
I drive a motorcycle, occasionally in heavily polluted areas in developing countries. Sometimes the smog is quite bad.
The above image may look like a broken down bus to some, but it's actually a ...
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Getting to the sea from Oxford
I live in Oxford, UK, which is a lovely place, but I do wish it was a bit closer to the sea. What's the best way to get to a beach, starting from here? I sometimes have access to a car, so driving ...
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Travel guides that covers the International E-road network?
During the last days I read a lot about the International E-road network in Europe. Since I'm a big road trip fan, I really would like to follow more or less one road in the near future. Does anybody ...
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