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Driving in Australia |
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Make sure you have a valid driving permit If you have an International Drivers Licence it will be honored by Australian law provided you are in Australia for less then three (3) months. If you plan to stay in Australia for more than three months and intend to drive for that period you are required to obtain an International Drivers Permit. An International Drivers Permit is written in nine languages and serves as an officially recognized translation of your licence. Know what petrol to use Unleaded petrol is 2-3 times more expensive in Australia than overseas. All of the Europcar fleet take unleaded petrol except for our commercial vehicles such as Trucks which use Diesel Fuel. Prepaid fuel is available when picking up your vehicle, please check with the Branch Staff when collecting your vehicle for our special Fuel Price. In the event of an emergency In the case of an accident where medical assistance is required dial “000” for emergency help. All Europcar Vehicles are covered by a 24 hour Road Side Assistance Service this can be accessed by dialing 1800 625 035 for more information Click Here. Observe the speed limit Renters who deliberately speed may have their drivers licence confiscated immediately wherever they are stopped. Fines are often high and they must be paid. If you leave the country before paying a fine, notification will be sent to your country of residence. Therefore it is important to observe all posted speed limits. Buckle up Legislation in Australia requires both drivers and passengers to wear correctly fitted seat belts. Park only where it is permitted In major cities, parking areas will often have pole signage advising of parking restrictions. During business hours some public parking areas are limited to a 1 or 2 hour parking zone. Please ensure you observe parking restrictions. Some cities also use parking meters, so be sure to check for and feed the meter if there is one. Your rental vehicle Please check that the vehicle conditions written on the vehicles statement are correct and if an apparent defect is noticed and not listed when examining the vehicle; please notify the Europcar employee. Check the seating position is the most suitable for you, with correctly positioned mirrors. Discuss the route you will take with a Europcar employee, particularly if leaving a busy airport / city centre. If you require additional information on the vehicle please ask our staff to demonstrate the workings of the vehicle and to help you familiarize yourself with the controls. |