Driving overseas? Options

Previous Topic Next Topic

HK1837		#1 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 6:58:13 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 556 time(s) in 531 post(s)		Going to Hawaii shortly. Can you drive over there on a NSW licence??
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#2 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 7:13:52 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		you sould et an international drivin licence b4 u o.Ceck wat youre travel insurance says

Dr Terry		#3 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 7:47:08 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,114 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi Byron. I'm pretty sure all 50 US states have reciprocal agreements with our 6 states. By that I mean that we are allowed to drive there & they are allowed to drive here. I've been to California & New York states & our NSW license was OK there. Best
		If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

JBM		#4 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 8:51:35 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2006(UTC) Posts: 810 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 1 time(s) in 1 post(s)		I think you would have to fly over or go by boat. James You only have to be in front at the end of the race.
		You only have to be in front at the end of the race.
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Jvanner		#5 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 9:26:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 5/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 215		JBM.. thats funny...Byron. you can drive on your NSW licence for 12 months in the U.S and Canada. If longer you will have to do their driving test and get a licence.thats only for cars. i lived in Florida for 3 years driving interstate semis over there an
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#6 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 9:42:26 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		A friend of mine is working as a Doctor in Canada ATM. He only had 1 month to get a Canadian Driver's Licence and has to start again with L and P Plates. He's not happy at all! Cheers...Dave

red		#7 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 9:28:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 18/08/2006(UTC) Posts: 34		Jvanner is right. Im goin to usa early next year and was told you can drive on australian licence for one year.
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

HK1837		#8 Posted : Wednesday, 8 November 2006 10:27:49 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 14,898 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 556 time(s) in 531 post(s)		Thanks Guys.
		_______________________________________________________ If we all had the same (good) taste, who would buy all the Fords?
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Guest		#9 Posted : Thursday, 9 November 2006 10:02:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Guest Groups: Guests Joined: 2/09/2015(UTC) Posts: 43,977 Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		JBM, that's the most I've laughed in ages. Well done. Yes, check with your travel agent, or failing that, the relevant Embassy, RTA, etc....

Fred		#10 Posted : Thursday, 9 November 2006 6:53:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 23/07/2006(UTC) Posts: 207		If the country that you are visiting drives on the same side of the road as Australia I think a universal diriving licience should be ok but if you are going to be driving on the other side of the road to Australia I think the law should be that you obtai
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Dr Terry		#11 Posted : Thursday, 9 November 2006 9:30:15 PM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered Joined: 1/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 6,114 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 219 time(s) in 199 post(s)		Hi Fred. 100% agree with what you're saying, but it is a bit impractical for a 1 or 2 week visit . Maybe a 1 month limit should apply. On the subject of inept driving standards locally, I think many people are simply born without the driving 'gene'
		If at first you don't succeed, just call it Version 1.0
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

skydog		#12 Posted : Friday, 10 November 2006 12:03:25 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/07/2005(UTC) Posts: 81		Hi folks I was in Hawaii in July and all I needed was my QLD drivers license to hire a car. Regards mark h
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Jvanner		#13 Posted : Friday, 10 November 2006 12:50:55 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 5/02/2006(UTC) Posts: 215		Byron. When you get there. If you havent seen left hand drive stuff before it going to fell really strange at first. i was picked up when i moved to Florida. I got dizzy looking at the dash on the way to my apartment.Always need to tell yourself... right
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

commodorenut		#14 Posted : Friday, 10 November 2006 2:12:04 AM(UTC)
Rank: Veteran Reputation: Groups: Moderator, Registered, Veteran Joined: 2/03/2005(UTC) Posts: 3,135 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 35 time(s) in 33 post(s)		quote: Originally posted by Fred .......In our town we have thousands of transant workers from mostly asian countries I am sur
		Cheers, Mick _______________________________________________________________ Judge a successful man not on how he treats his peers, but on how he treats those less fortunate.
User Profile View All Posts by User View Thanks

Users browsing this topic

Guest (2)