当你旅行到一些国家如意大利或南非你也许要想租一辆车看看周围的风光.
你这样做之前有几件事你要深思.
Before you do this there are a few things you need to think about.
Different Requirements for Driving不同的要求驾驶
A US driver’s license may not be enough to drive a car in some countries. For instance in most countries outside the US you need to be at least 21 in order to legally drive. In non-English-speaking countries you may also need to have an international driving permit in case you are stopped by the authorities for any reason.An international driving permit is written in several common languages and verifies that you do have a valid driver’s license in your home country. International driving permits are recognized in about 150 countries and can be obtained through local driver’s organizations such as AAA.
美国驾照可能仍不足以在有些国家开车.例如在美国以外的大多数国家你必须有至少21为了合法驾驶.在非英语国家你可能还需要有国际驾驶证的情况下请停止任何机关原因. 国际驾驶许可证常见的几种语言和文字表明你拥有有效驾照你回国.国际驾驶证是在大约150个国家的承认司机可通过当地的组织学等.
You should also educate yourself on the laws in different countries governing driving. For instance in Mexico its legal to drive but illegal to get into an accident; the typical way to treat an accident is to exchange information as quickly as possible with the other driver and then drive away before the police get there. Again AAA and similar organizations can tell you about these sometimes surprising differences.
你也要教育自己的法律在不同国家的理事驾驶.比如在墨西哥的合法驾驶但非法进入事故;这样对待一个典型的意外交换信息尽快与司机及其他随后警方到达之前赶走.再次类似的组织学和有时能告诉你这些奇怪的分歧.
Differing Opinions on Car Maintenance不同意见对汽车维修
Especially if youre planning to rent a car in a third-world country youll find that the US has somewhat luxurious notions as to how a car should be maintained.In order to save money on gas there are taxis in India that run mostly on propane tanks stored in the trunk. In Mexico and most of Africa its wise to be a mechanic before driving outside a city.
尤其是如果你打算租一辆车在第三世界国家你就会发现美国的理念有所至于如何豪华车应予维持. 为了省钱瓦斯、在印度有的士大多含有丙烷储存在坦克主干.在墨西哥和大部分非洲它的一个明智的城市以外才驾驶技工.
If you rent a car from an internationally recognized company such as Hertz or Enterprise you should have much better luck but you should also be ready to pay a pretty penny for the privilege. Rates of theft and carjacking in many countries are considerably higher than in the US and companies that rent nice cars also incur more expense from the loss of these cars. However a bargain car from a local rental agency may not be a bargain at all.
如果你租一辆车由一个国际公认赫兹等公司或企业你应该有更好的运气但你也应该愿意为此付出相当的竹特权.盗窃、劫车率在许多国家都大大高于美国、公司租好车也招致更大的损失而牺牲这些旧车.但是从当地租划算车处未必便宜可言.
Emergency Roadside Assistance路边紧急援助
In some countries emergency roadside assistance simply does not exist. In India throughout most of the country you are not likely to find much in the way of help if you are in an accident out in the countryside. When in a country with standards youre unfamiliar with educate yourself as completely as possible on your planned driving route and dont deviate from it. Check on the countrys emergency assistance number; 911 only works in the US. Find out if your roadside assistance policy works in the country youre traveling to and double-check that your cell phone will work along your route as well.
在有些国家根本不存在紧急路边援助.在印度全国大部分地区你不是很容易找到帮助的方式如果你出了车祸在乡下.当你在一个陌生的国家标准、教育作为自己完全可行的计划你驾驶路线不偏离.检查国家提供紧急援助的人数;仅在美国911厂.如果您发现路边援助工程国家政策你行复查工作以来你的手机会为你干好.
Traveling by yourself in a foreign country can be very exciting but it can also be very dangerous if you have an emergency. Above all be prepared for anything.
由自己在国外旅行可以非常兴奋但也很危险如果你有一个紧急.首先要有所准备.
Driving Expenses行车费用
In the US gas prices have increased quite a lot in recent months but they still arent a match for the prices in many foreign countries. For example in many European countries a liter of gas may cost you the US equivalent of about a dollar and a half -- converted to US gallons this is over six dollars!Taxes on international rentals toll roads and similar expenses may add up more quickly than you anticipate. Be prepared for this sort of cost when you rent your car and ask at the rental office what you should expect in the way of these things.
在美国天然气价格已上升了不少在最近几个月但他们仍是不相称的价格在外国不少.例如在欧洲许多国家一升煤气费用可你一美元约等于美国的一30--换算为美元加仑这是六百元! 国际租税、费的道路而类似费用可能加起来比你预期更快.这种成本有所准备当你租你的车请您在出租办公室应当指望这些东西的途径.