subject: Explore Australia On Your Next Trip [print this page] One of the most frustrating elements of a vacation is mode of transportation. In many instances, public transportation cannot produce the desired services for a traveller, especially when dealing with international travel. One cannot take their own car over seas: at least not within a reasonable budget. Buses and trains offer limited stopping points and often do not mesh well with a detail oriented schedule. Walking is not always feasible. In the instances where all other system fail, there is the rental car.
As an example, Australia provides some of the most rewarding sites and scenes in the vacation industry. However, the public transportation is very limited. Trains can take you to a limited number of cities, but usually do not travel within the city. Planes are unreliably scheduled and often too expensive for vacation travel. At many times of the year, walking is more than an adventure in itself. Many rental car agencies have the option of picking up your rental car immediately from the airport. Others require you to taxi to a different location. Make sure to look into the locations in advance. Also review the agencies regulations. Some require the driver to be 21, others require age 25. Check city to city. Sometimes the rates and fees can differ drastically from one airport city to the next.
With a rental car, many options become available. Not only can you navigate throughout a given city on your own, but you can also travel between cities. In Australia, the entire Outback opens itself up to your exploration. You need not conform to the schedules of bus and train departures. You also do not need to worry about the hefty public transportation expenses. If you plan on using a rental car, ensure that you review the traffic rules, regulations, laws and practices of that country. In Australia, for example, if there is more than one lane for a direction of travel, the left lane is usually for those moving about slowly or leisurely. The same rule applies to freeways and highways. If you are not passing or overtaking someone, you should remain in the left lane.
Beware speed regulations. In many places the law is assumed. For example, it may not be posted in a heavily residential area, but the laws still requires 50 kilometers per hour. Also, it would be wise to note that miles per hour do not apply in Australia.
Many other common rules can be found with an internet search looking for 'Australia traffic rules' or 'Australian traffic laws'. You do not want to end up with a traffic ticket on vacation. Prepare yourself with some simple research. Always be safe and enjoy your international adventure.
by: Jason Hall
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