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Countries accepting International Driving Permit

List of countries that have agreed to accept the 1949 United Nations Convention on road traffic covering acceptance of the International Driving Permit More »


Holy roundabout, Batman!

Only in England, you might say - a roundabout appreciation society! But then they've got Swindon's "magic roundabout" More »


That ice hotel really exists

The fairytale ice hotel featured in Volvo commercials really does exist; guests sleep on ice beds, and sit in ice chairs, all in a hotel that melts each spring. More »


The International Driving Permit

Planning to drive in another country? You may need an international version of your license--but watch out for scams. More »


Top Tips for Airport Parking and Car Hire Insurance

We've scoured the Internet and come up with some great tips for you to use the next time you are thinking about using airport car parking facilities or buying car hire insurance.

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Pssssst: wanna buy a driver's license?

A warning about false International Driving Permit offers. Don't buy a fake "International Driver's License"! More »


Countries that drive on the left

More than 50 countries around the world drive on the left side of the road. More »


Driving in other countries

Driving on vacation? In a few countries, you now must have an International Driving Permit, and in many places it sure can't hurt. More »


Driving on the wrong side

It's a shock to see another car coming at you on the "wrong" side of the road, but it's something tourists face in more than 60 countries. Drivers.com takes a look at why. More »


Driving holidays with kids - our top 10 tips

With less disposable income available and air travel becoming increasingly complicated, more families than ever are taking to the road for their summer holidays. Although potentially greatly rewarding, taking kids on a driving holiday is not for the faint-hearted so we have put together our top 10 tips to help you on your way. More »


Drivers in hot demand across Europe as airports closed for business

The ongoing eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano and the resulting ash cloud has caused the worst air travel chaos since 9/11. Numerous airports across Europe have been closed and thousands of planes grounded due to the risks posed by flying in or near this ash cloud, which is now covering much of Northern and Western Europe. More »


The horror of metrification

In the UK, a plan to prevent foreign 'lorry' drivers from hitting low bridges by changing to metric signs is a danger sign to defenders of the British way More »


Navigation indoors, even underground?

NavSat system won't work indoors? New cell phone technology may enable your phone to do the job, and with even more accuracy More »


Samoa's shift to the 'wrong' side

It's really not surprising that Samoa's shift from right side driving to left side driving on Monday went fairly smoothly, but the story is not over yet More »


Out-of-date GPS maps

Roads keep changing, so out-of-date maps are a serious problem for SatNav users. User-generated data (that means you!) is shaping up as the answer More »


New free iPhone app from Navigon

Navigon has announced a new free update to its MobileNavigator for the iPhone. Route planning and POI interactivity are key features More »


Best WiFi hotels list for 2008

From the Ritzy $1000-a-night Setai on Miami's SouthBeach to Motel 6, Hotelchatter.com offers its 2008 review of hotels offering the best WiFi wireless internet access. More »


The web in your car

Cars are about mobility, and so is mobile internet access. When will the two come together? More »


The world's most dangerous road

And the winner is - hands down - Bolivia's Yungas Road. One look and you'll probably agree More »


High gas prices - it's personal

High gasoline prices have been a fact of life in Europe for decades, but auto-dependent North Americans have had soft easy times. Now the other shoe is falling, and it's personal! More »


Making your vacation safe

Going on vacation? Follow these tips to make your driving trip safe, and to keep your home safe while you are gone. More »


For safety's sake, take a time-out

With more cars on the road, and each of us driving greater distances, highway traffic can get on one's nerves. Here are tips to improve road trips. More »


Cars still king on U.S. highways

Despite increasing traffic congestion, Americans still depend on the automobile for mobility, and there's no trend towards change. More »


Building the world's loneliest road

The U.S. is building a road to one of the most forbidding places on the planet--the South Pole. The ice road will be 990 miles (about 1,500 km) long. More »


Scenic Spring drives

The author describes a couple of great scenic drives on the east and west coasts of the United States. More »


Transportation in Cuba

A brief overview and photos of the bus, train, car, bicycle, and even horse and buggy transportation system used in Cuba to counteract the shortage of vehicles and fuel. More »


Cuba's museum of famous old cars

Description and photos of old cars lovingly preserved at the National Transport Museum in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. More »


Cuba: a tough place for drivers

While drivers in many industrialized countries complain about fuel prices, Cubans rely on ingenuity to keep going. More »


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The Wisconsin-based National Motorists Association (NMA) was founded in 1982 to represent and protect the interests of North American motorists. Grassroots organization "believes in freedom and responsibility to make choices, not in "one size fits all" legislation, ticket cameras, unfair driving taxes, revenue-motivated traffic courts and speed traps. The NMA supports traffic laws based on sound engineering principles and public consensus - not political agendas."


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