driving on the continent

[tom]

i was just wondering if if anyones knows if im abel to drive on the continent as i am only 18? was pretty sure their was a restriction but have also been tld as long as i have my passport for crossing si shouldnt have a problem. helpppppppp please

 

[Davey C]

thought it was 21 or something daft like that! not sure really. someone else is bound to know this

Dave

 

[Jim]

you've got to be 18 so you'll be fine.

have a read of this too - http://www.theaa.com/allaboutcars/overseas/general_advice.html

 

[Arnold]

Should be fine, however if your hiring a car, some places want you to be a certain age and have a few years experience etc!

 

[Jim]

yeah i'm pretty sure you won't be able to hire one, you'll have to be 21 or even 25 for that.

 

[tom]

its only a day trip to france so wont be hiring car etc
but will need to send off my driving licence as its still on provisional
can't wait now :laugh:

 

[Mat.T]

It would be best to check with the insurance company, some may wish you to be over 21.

 

[Rusty]

Yeah, from my experience driving abroad it's down to your insurance company and whether they are happy with it.