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Crater Lake Oregon - can you sleep in your car at night?
I'm looking at driving to Crater Lake from Portland. I don't have a tent, so I'm wondering if I can sleep in my car overnight there?
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Carpooling, in general, and in Iceland in particular?
While I'm figuring out what's the best and cheapest method for me to move around Iceland I came across Car pooling which sounds very interesting. To cut a long story short, you share a car with ...
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Is it possible to hire a car in Norway with a debit card?
We have been told that it is impossible to hire a car in Europe without a credit card. We only have a debit card (with the Visa logo). Is there anyway around this? We are in Norway where you seriously ...
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Why do taxis in Japan have mirrors on the hood?
In every country I've been in - save for Japan - cars have their mirrors on their doors. Even most cars in Japan do but the taxis don't. Any ideas as to why? It just seems strange. Here's a pic:
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Flashing headlights on Autobahn
What does it mean when the driver behind you on the Autobahn flashes his headlights?
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How to rent a car for a road trip in Eastern Europe?
I will arrive at Frankfurt for a two week vacation in Europe. I plan to hire a car for a round trip to stay one night in different cities in the way of Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and ...
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Can a non-US citizen drive my US car in Mexico?
I have a US-registered vehicle in Mexico. An American friend once told me that only other Americans can legally drive a US car in Mexico. That is to say, I cannot legally lend the car to a Mexican ...
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What type of car do I need for a trip in Finland?
I'm currently planning a trip to Finland for one week, and think we will go to the following places:
Arrive in Helsinki
Step to Tampere
Step to Jyväskylä
Step to Kuopio
Step to Savonlinna
Step to ...
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Quiet cities close to Brussels and Amsterdam
Me and my girlfriend are travelling for 10 days in end of June in the Netherlands.
We plan to rent a car to go around. I hear that parking and driving in Brussels and Amsterdam is not so easy. Do you ...
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How much do roof racks hurt gas mileage?
I'm going on a big national car trip, and I want to increase cargo space by getting a roof rack, but I'm wondering how much the additional drag will increase my gas bill. Is there any way to figure ...
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Breaking down with car during trip - multiple country breakdown service?
I'm making a trip from Hungary to UK, crossing a few countries. Making this trip with an old car, It could very much happen that the car breaks down during the trip.
If that happens, I want to have ...
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Free street parking in Paris
I'm going to stay in Paris for 18 hours approx (from 18:00 on Thursday until 11:00 on Friday). and I found closed car parks for €30 per day, which is ok. The problem is that I might want to use the ...
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What's the easiest way to get to Sapporo, Japan from Misawa, Japan?
I will be in Misawa, Japan for a month, and I'd like to visit Sapporo while I'm in Northern Japan. Google maps provides two solutions for travel but I thought it might be worth it to ask others more ...
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Travelling with a car from London to Orkney Islands
I would like to travel by car from London to the Orkney Islands. According to Google Maps, the drive would take 14+ hours. Is there a ferry (e.g. overnight) etc. that would make that journey more ...
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Maximum Number of Occupants crossing US/Canada Border
There was a question on the maximum number of occupants in a vehicle in Oklahoma. Now I have an issue:
My wife will be driving to Canada with our friends the car she wants to drive is an SUV with 2 ...
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How to find sightseeing places around the driving road Stockholm-Trondheim with a car? Any iPhone application to investigate the area?
We are going to drive a cultural exchange trip with BEST Helsinki organisation from Finland and this is our road:
We are trying to find out some sightseeing around the area. We are new on this area ...
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Is there any kind of car museum anywhere in Okinawa?
After watching too many editions of Jay Leno's Garage on YouTube in the last few days, culminating in one about a '70s Japanese car, I started to wonder ...
Is there any car museum or collection of ...
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Car rental in USA standard rules
Can anyone write (for first time renter) what are the standard rules and liabilities for car rental in USA.
I just want to have some information on what i need to know before renting, what will be ...
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How does one know if a rental car takes diesel or gasoline?
Quite unlikely, but what if I rent a car and forget to ask if it takes diesel or gasoline? Is it customary that it's written next to the gas tank inlet (I've only rented a car once, and this was the ...
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Roadside Assistance For US Travel [closed]
I'm curious for people who travel with their automobile frequently, what services offer the best roadside assistance for in-USA state travel (among states). The main three concerns I have are:
Flat ...
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Are petrol prices in a USA state the same in every Petrol Station?
I'm wondering how petrol price works in USA in general, specifically in California.
Do prices remain the same regardless of where the Petrol Station is located?
Are prices fixed for every fuel ...
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What are the differences between French road signs and American road signs?
I'm looking for a comparison between French road signs and American road signs, just like this one regarding European road signs.
The more exhaustive comparison, the better, but I'm mostly interested ...
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If travelling through excessively cold regions, what steps should you take to keep your vehicle warm enough to drive?
Given the polar storm over the US at present, and temperatures hitting record lows, there's already reports of stranded motorists.
I've once been in a situation where we needed to keep our engine ...
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What is the minimum age to drive a rental car in the US?
I recognized that renting a car in the US is allowed at the age of 21 or 25. But are 18 to 21 year olds allowed to drive it if their parents or another 25 year old person signed the contract?
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Vehicle shipping between Europe and the Caribbean [closed]
I am looking for general advice on shipping and maintaing a vehicle between Eastern Europe (Bosnia) and the Caribbean (Dominica) as I am getting closer to my plan to be able to live in both places 6 ...
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What is the best time to book the car train to Livorno?
I have been meaning to take the car train to Livorno. I always seem to start to late. Should I book now for next summer, or will the fee drop at some stage between now and then?
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Is a 4x4 a must in Iceland in April/May?
To rent a 4x4 small car is about 740 € (2 weeks) vs a small compact that is just 260 €. I have some experience driving off-road and I know that a "normal" car cannot go through some f-roads I've seen ...
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Is there a website that reviews car hire/rental companies?
I am looking to rent a car in the States for a stint and I have no idea if one company is better than the other. In fact, some have horrible branding and although their prices are attractive, I don't ...
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Are there online maps showing the speed limit on the German highways?
I know that on the German highways (autobahns) there is no general speed limit, however parts of the autobahns have a posted speed limits (130 km/h or less). Are there any online maps showing the ...
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Skiing in the French Alps - by Van
My brother has a Ford Transit which is spacious and comfortable. Our plan is to drive from London to an as yet undetermined ski resort in the French Alps. We plan to pay for parking in one of the ...
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Renting a van for 6-7 people in Australia
I'm looking to travel with my elderly mother, my wife and other family members, across the southeast part of Australia, from Sydney to Adelaide, taking about a week. We may have 6 or 7 in our party. ...
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Does having a US drivers' license reduce car insurance versus a Dutch drivers' license in the US?
I am currently studying in Buffalo, NY and have no need for a car.
However, I may want to go on a road trip and the end of my stay on the west coast.
Will it make insurance cheaper to get a driving ...
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What u.s. car insurance is there for my British Land Rover with British plates?
I need U.S. car insurance for my British Land Rover. It is a 1988 model with British plates. I need short term insurance 6 months or so and am 75 years old and will be traveling in the California area....
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Is a European Union (Slovakia) driver's licence valid in the US?
I'm leaving for US shortly after I get my drivers licence in 2 weeks or so.
I'm wondering if I'll be able to use it in USA. I know about the AAA thing for US drivers licence to be valid in Slovakia, ...
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When should one travel by car instead of train when traveling France?
I'm debating if I should travel France by car or not, but I don't know what I need to take into consideration. I'm at the age where I'll be forced to travel first class if I travel France's Eurail. At ...
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Red triangle, yellow jackets, etc. for rental cars in France
Our rental car in France does not have the items required by law, such as a florescent jacket and a red triangle. Should the car rental company provide these items?
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Are there LPG gas stations for cars travelling between Sydney and Melbourne?
We are planning a trip in a dedicated LPG ford and just wanted to know if there are enough gas stations along the way between Sydney and Melbourne
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How easy to take the car in Schengen Area
With a valid visa, is it possible to carry a car for the travel trip in Shengen region? How easy or difficult it is apart of the cost involved? Should owner have the European driving license to drive ...
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What to do if I am involved in a road accident between two border controls?
If I travel from Hungary to Serbia, I have already passed the Hunagrian border control and then get involved in a road accident before entering Serbia (in the zone between the borders). Is this ...
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Show the time at milestones for a car travel route
When I enter a car route in Google Maps (e.g. Amsterdam to Madrid) I get nicely a total in estimated hours and the distances between each milestone.
But I'm looking for the time at each milestone. (...
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How to calculate the damage to a rental car?
Let's say you have damage to a rental car for which you are liable. Other scratches clearly show that earlier damage was never fixed. How do you calculate the reasonable damage the rental agency can ...
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Replacing windshield with Mexican auto permit
When you drive from the U.S. into Mexico (past the free-trade zone) you are required to obtain a foreign vehicle permit, which is affixed to the windshield (with a receipt portion to be kept in the ...
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Online simulations, games or ways to check my knowledge about traffic rules and my driving skills in USA [closed]
I am looking to get a rental car in USA. I have a very good experience with driving a car but it is with right hand drive and in USA this is left hand drive plus the driving rules are somewhat ...
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Carless in Portland Maine?
I'm considering taking the Downeaster train to Portland for a weekend, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how navigable the city will be without a car. Where exactly is the train station, can ...
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How can I map stations for a driving trip?
I have a convention/vacation scheduled soon and I do have a company gas card. Since it is a company sponsored trip I wanted to map out gas stations for the 16 hour drive. I was curious to know is ...
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Websites for car relocation in Europe?
Is there a good website for car/camper relocation in Europe ?
I mean, those companies that allow you to rent a car/camper for free from point A to point B.
Let's say between Netherlands and Italy/...
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What's the best way to pay tolls on a cross-country road trip in the US?
I'm driving from Virginia to Washington state later this month. In Virginia, I use an EZ-Pass device that automatically pays my tolls. But I understand that these devices are regional. When driving ...
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How can roadside cafe quality be measured in Greece or Turkey?
When traveling by car it is always a big question how to determine the quality of roadside cafe in front of you.
In Russia I've noticed some dependency between quality of food and wares, although ...
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Free parking in downtown San Jose, CA? [closed]
What's the situation with parking in downtown San Jose, CA?
Can I park for free anywhere for short times in the daytime?
Or for a long time in the evenings?
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Free parking in downtown Mountain View?
What's the situation with parking in Mountain View, CA, the US of A?
Is there free parking? Meters? Parking structures?
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