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When you have to stop on the road, turn on your hazard lights. Also if you approach the end of a traffic jam on a road outside of town, turn on your hazards till a car comes to a stop behind you. Where I live, the last car in a traffic jam usually turns on their hazards. If somebody gives you the right of a way, when they don't have to, thank them by blinking your hazards once. That's also a good thing to do if you mess up and want to say sorry. Sometimes there are unspoken rules. Like people tend to drive the speed limit + 10 kph. Or there might be a construction site with a temporary speed limit, that everyone ignores because it's the weekend and nobody is working there anyway. Try to stick with the flow of traffic. You can set your navigation system to avoid toll roads, if you want to drive more scenic roads on the country side. If you're driving in town and there are multiple lanes, and you're not sure which lane to choose, my driving school told me to stick to the right, because sometimes you might not realize that the left lane is actually the lane for oncoming traffic. In some countries there are emergency lanes. That means, in a traffic jam, or very slow and congested traffic, if you're in the left lane, you drive as far left as possible and vice versa, to create an artificial lane in the middle for emergency vehicles. In that case you're allowed to cross lanes, drive on the shoulder and get really close to other vehicles. If in doubt, leave some distance to the vehicle in front, so you have some room to get out of the way, if an emergency vehicle apporaches. Also if you're stopped at a traffic light, and an emergency vehicle apporaches from behind. You might cross the red light slowly to make space. You're also allowed to get on the sidewalk to let an emergency vehicle pass. If you're driving on a country road and feel that the vehicle behind is looking for an opportunity to pass you, you can help them by indicating to the right, if you can see that the road ahead is clear. at night, you might also assist by turning on your high beams.

Driving in Europe can be awkward for Europeans too, as the traffic rules and behavior can be different in each country you travel through. When you are dumb enough to run your fuel tank dry on the highway in my country the road service will laugh at your stupidity and help you with emergency fuel. When you do that in a neighbor country you will get a huge fine from the police, and a another huge amount for a mandatory tow truck getting you off that road instead of simply providing some fuel. There are some differences in the emergency equipment you have to carry too, and in some countries you have to supply your own alcohol tester. So do read what you need for each country, and know it that is the same for Europeans that live in Europe :-)) But likely states in the US have their own regulations too, then it is not all that different.

You will not pass the test. Believe me :). 80% is not enough

You forgot to mention one thing: European public transportation works for many areas and is a good alternative to driving. Especially if the driver is stressed by the speeds everyone else is driving. Yes, it can be interesting to take a car and drive to countryside, but in many places a bus might be just as interesting.

and let's not forget, we don't sue each other, that's what insurance is for.

Rule #1 when you come to Europe: don't drive, take bus and train instead. If you plan ahead it is very cheap and other than in the US, most of the countries here have a very good public transport

For a Spaniard, driving in the United States is quite difficult. There are almost no roundabouts, you can turn right when the traffic light is red, the traffic lights are beyond the intersection line, and what's crazy is that at an intersection, the one who has priority is not the right, it's the one who gets to the intersection first!!!! and especially the lack of preparation of a large majority of American drivers, for whom an exam like the one taken in Spain to obtain a driver's license would be like passing a university course. In Spain, road safety has improved a lot since the implementation of the points-based driving license and exceeding certain speed limits is considered a criminal offense.

Funny that this video is meant for Americans in Europe but only Europeans are commenting lol

In Germany you can turn right on a red light, WHEN there is a sign with a GREEN ARROW !

Not really a good explanation on speed limits on German motorways. Most of them has posted speed limits - just a few are left without any limit = "freie fahrt". The rest of Europe has a general not posted speed limit on motorways. Lower speed limits are posted and when that ends by the round grey sign shown in the video that general speed limit applies. By the way, when on a German motorway and if you pass someone using the fast lane, be aware that a car way behind you may go 250 km/h and will reach you in a blink of an eye. It is considered uncool to be in the fast lane if you do not drive really fast.

In Estonia the speeding ticket is determined by how much you were going over the speed limit -5 kmh buffer and every kmh you go over you have to pay 5€ so if you go 10 kmh over you have to pay 25€ 25 kmh over 100€ Also with fuelling Diesel pump is always black and marked with D while Petrol is green and marked with 95 which is regular and 98 which is premium

Just stay in the US . . . we have had enough fuel spoiling tourists from your country . . .

Gehen Sie einfach zurück in Ihr eigenes schönes Land, wo alles besser ist... .

Hi, Erin, you are wonderful, and absolutely correct, we ought to much more appreciate the amazing architectural work of the Neolithic people. The old people did not know precisely how ancient these dolmens are, but they did respect them and they had stories about them. When this came to the attention of the bishops, they became jealous and gave order to destroy them. Even so, the majority of destructions came about in modern times, when peasants robbed the stones from the cairns, and used these for building other constructions, unaware they has been brainwashed for centuries by Abrahamism, for this was the primal example bound up with destroying ancient pagan sites. By the way, that capstone is in a genuinely horizontal position, amazing!

Put a sticker on you car with the letter L. While we all know that muricans can’t drive, it’s better if we can see you from far away and keep safety distance.

To an american, I am sure that the fuel prices may come as a shock (one reason we normally don't drive giant gas guzzlers). Still, you can avoid some of the worst by NOT filling up on the motorway. Turn off into a little village and the price will be something like €0,30 - 0,60/liter lower than on the motorway.

Attenzione all'eccesso di velocità, al passare con il rosso, andare contromano, oltre a ricevere la multa, ti scalano i punti della patente e sé si ha solo leggermente bevuto alcolici, c'è il rischio di farsi ritirare la patente sul posto e rimanere a piedi per il resto del viaggio in Europa, o almeno in Italia è così.

Great video! So useful to ease nerves of renting a car in EU. :)

I had to take a break, but now I’m back! I really love your videos, thanks for sharing

The one that you show at the very beginning in the intro is the bird with its head, looking behind it like it’s sleeping with its beak inside of its wing. Completely invisible to most people, this ancient style of stone art can be learned, but it takes several weeks.

Hi Erin! Thank you for your coverage of the Dolmen sites. I just found your channel and I am excited to check out your videos. All the Best from North Carolina. 💯👍🗿

Here in the USA we call them rocks 😅 The American citizens is completely oblivious to the ancient prehistoric world that surrounds them.

A couple of points to make: Here in Norway all tolls are automatic. They take a picture of your license plate and the owner is charged. As for parking, just download the app and attach your card. You cannot pay in cash for parking usually. If your're pulled over for speeding here you can pay with your card there and then.

I can confirm there is no reciprocity between Europe and US as far as traffic violations go. 😁😁😁

The worst is how every country has different laws. Like one country the speed limit changes based on weather, the other based on time of day and then another based on the age of the driver or how long the driver has had his license. Some countries put speed cameras in truly dirty places (construction zones, right behind speed signs) while in others speed cameras are rare. Also local driving behaviour changes and things like intersection design/logic and detail of white road markings changes. Even just driving to germany feels foreign and unnerving to me. The more i experience the 'joys' of the EU the more i appreciate my own country.

- Don't drink and drive - Don't drive and be on your phone I'm honestly shocked, it is that common for US citizen to do both, that you had to mention it?

I don't know if US driver licences specify if the driver trained in automatic transmission or manual transmission but in the EU (at least in the Netherlands) you are legally not allowed to drive manual if your got your license in an automatic. A new driving exam in a manual is needed to get a driver's license that allows you to drive a manual. As you said, if someone drives an automatic in the USA and has no relevant experience in a manual.. please don't rent a manual - you'll be a danger to yourself and others.

as for the first thing: i don't get it. why not just use google maps on ur phone? u can download places you want to be stored locally and also get a vent mount

Just stumbled on your channel but you did a fantastic job on this video! I appreciate all the details you included!

I visited this place with a friend in 2002, and I recognize parts of what you have filmed (from 05:18 and onwards). At the time, there was a small exhibition about Prora in a couple of the rooms, and nothing much more. Don't remember if we saw the whole building, but I think we did not, because it is HUGE! Historically interesting, even though it's a horrible part of history. Guess it is easier to do something with the buildings than to demolish it.

0:02 Agli incroci( 4 crossroad), se ci sono ancora in Europa , la precedenza va data alla destra, nelle rotatorie, alla sinistra.In UK, il contrario. Controlli di velocita. Nelle strade principali, autovelox, controlla velocità, con camera, Tudor, fa una media della tua velocità, in un tratto di strada. Autovelox, e segnalato da grandi cartelli, e anche limiti di velocità dipinti su asfalto. Tudor e segnalato, da pannelli in autostrada. Se fai attenzione, difficile prendere multa. In città, e nelle strade secondarie, e un altra faccenda. Parcheggio, strisce bianche( gratis,o a tempo) strisce blu ( a pagamento) Strisce gialle( disabili, carico scarico merci, residenti. Non parcheggiare su strisce gialle. Ciao buon viaggio.

There is some 4 lights that have one more just to turn right with an arrow in it in France.

While I'm Norwegian, I did get myself an "international license" when I headed over to New Zealand. And I actually had to show my license to a police officer (some routine stop). The officer didn't understand the "international license", but was more than happy with my Norwegian license...😅

I got anxiety just watching this video 😂

@aroundtheworldwitherin I know this roads At least recognized the ones in val d'ega south tyrol, italy. You where probably going to see lake carezza Living in that area, you picked one of the most beautiful places in the world to make your vacation

I can't believe Russia and Ukraine are at war..Israel, and Gaza. What have we learned? Let's never forget.. Are leaders need a reminder that a World War does not take much, but two countries at War

My and my girlfriend are heavily considering moving to south Denmark Tønder to be precise and I’m I big car enthusiasts and nothing puts a smile on my face like rowing through gears on small windy backroads so to hear that’s not an American exclusive thing is so amazing now I’m totally sold on Europe can’t wait to enjoy these beautiful roads

small correction: #7 is a thing in the former Eastern Germany and is slowly making it's way into the rest of Germany as well. It's usually indicated by a small green arrow underneath or next to the traffic light. 🙂

15, 30 euros? try adding zero maybe?

If you have no American Express option you have Allianz as an option to get an insurance. Most European car rental companies anyway get their insurances organized by Allianz. You can contact them directly, tell them what car you are going to rent, what period, etc, and that you want zero franchice. That's way cheaper than by the car rental company.

My advice is to be VERY careful about having full insurance cover on a hire car. Usually it is legally required to have cover for injury or damage to third parties, but if you have a scrape or an accident, you could be liable for thousands in damage to the hire car. So get some form of comprehensive insurance. I agree that hire companies sell such insurance at a high cost, but cheaper options, while saving money, may be problematic if it comes time to make a claim. Like needing very precise and difficult to get documentation on the repair costs from the hirer. So you need to weigh up, "do I need that possible hassle?" or just spend the extra for peace of mind. Oh, and I agree to check and document very carefully the condition of the car when you receive it. If possible, take 5 minutes with the rental agent present to look very closely at bodywork, tyres, windows and the interior upholstery etc (also equipment like spare tyres and tools). If you discover anything untoward, take a photo or video and make sure the agent writes down the observation. This may save you from expense and hassle at the end of your hire period.

I would like to correct you regarding the vehicle's safety/technical equipment. (not only in Europe) The Convention on Road Traffic, commonly known as the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (November 8, 1968), states that: “The vehicle must meet all technical requirements to be allowed on the road in the country of registration. Any conflicting technical requirements (e.g. driving on the right or left) in the signatory country in which the vehicle is driven shall not apply.” In other words - you are only required to have the safety/technical equipment required in the country of registration of the vehicle. The police have no right to require you to provide national/local equipment. Countries that have ratified the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic: - all European countries except Great Britain, Spain, Ireland and Kosovo, - Asian countries: Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Pakistan, Vietnam, Philippines, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Israel, - African countries: Morocco, Tunisia, Niger, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Central African Republic, Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zimbabwe, South Africa, - South American countries: Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Guyana, French Guiana, - Central American countries: Cuba, Bahamas, Montserrat, Martinique. There are also countries that have not signed the convention, but adhere to it, e.g. Spain or Great Britain. P.S. This is a little-known law, but worth remembering. It makes life easier and can save you from a lot of trouble. I once used it to save a German driver from getting a ticket. He did not have a fire extinguisher required in Poland. On the other hand, if supplementing the equipment is not expensive or troublesome, it is worth doing it to avoid unnecessary discussions (or a visit to court if the policeman is malicious, stubborn and/or resistant to arguments). P.S. 2 If you want to defend yourself with this right, do not accept the ticket. Accepting a ticket means admitting guilt and it is difficult to undo it later. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Convention_on_Road_Traffic

The narrator mentions that a ticket will not get reported to your Amerixan record or insurance company. Does your insurance company get a notice when you get a ticket in the US?

All you need to know about European drivers is that they always tailgate, never indicate, and often cut you off. I was particularly horrified with Italian drivers - worst on the planet.

If you are driving on a single vehicle wide road, ( "Single Track Road" : A road where on coming vehicles use the same roadway), please pull in to a passing place if you see a car coming towards you as they may have passed a passing place someway back and otherwise one of you will need to backup, possibly some distance. Also pull in to a passing place to let a faster car overtake you, as locals often drive faster as they know the road.

If you want a solid debit card get a Visa or MasterCard "chip and pin" card. Personally i love revolut bank, as i travaled a bit in last year i didn't have much of the problems with their cards (except for Korea, they use T-Money) and you can easly exchange currency without fee (besides weekends). I live in EU, Poland and we dont use chip in our cards anymore tbh, just NFC tag one or any type of phone (or watch) valet with NFC chip. But i always wanted to try sliding a card like in movies . Personally I have used vallets from my local bank and revoult trough whole EU. As mentioned it is always a good idea to have some cash with you. If are speeding and police catches you in some countries they will not let you go until you pay the ticket. They might accept card or ll escort you to the nearest ATM. PS. If i can place link for the revoult app here i will glady do so since for every accont i can get a bonus :P.

right on red is actually a thing but only in some countries like poland and ukraine

"especially for roundabouts !" 😅🤣 Americans and roundabouts ! 🤔😱 😅 How simple a roundabout can be .. The 'coming from right has priority' vs 4-way stop junctions is more complicated , i'd say ..

you are not allowed to drive a manuel car if you dont hawe a driwig licence to manuel