Summer Festival Fun

Drive Safe from National helps travellers stay safe on the road between fairs and fetes in Europe.

Summer is just around the corner and a host of enticing festivals will be taking place, luring holidaymakers to far flung corners of Europe. Whether it’s jazz in Montreux, fireworks in Venice or Tomato throwing near Valencia, National Car Rental is urging travellers to be aware of the rules of the road in their chosen destination. National’s Drive Safe initiatives accessible via www.nationalcar.co.uk or at www.nationaldrivesafe.co.uk ensures holidaymakers can have all the fun of the fairs and festivals this summer, while staying safe out on foreign roads.

“Travellers need to be aware that there are things we take for granted in the UK, which may be frowned upon or even illegal in another country,” explains Dawn Clayton, Marketing Manager. “The rules of the road in other countries are not always going to be obvious or even similar to our own, with some regulations being much more unusual with stricter penalties than the UK.”

With so many exciting events and festivals to see at home and abroad, people’s thoughts are already turning to planning that great summer getaway, but a little preparation can go a long way. Drive Safe provides information on city driving, country driving, road rules and road safety initiatives within each country. There is also information on driving regulations and requirements, essential local knowledge and advice on motoring laws such as speed limits on motorways, alcohol limits and road tolls.

Dawn concludes, “We advise travellers to prepare themselves before leaving the UK by familiarising themselves with the road signs, laws of the country they are visiting and planning their route. There’s nothing like the freedom of a rental car to allow holidaymakers to get off the beaten track and enjoy some of the unusual and exotic events taking place in the local area. National’s range of cars and fully inclusive rates ensure travellers get the right car for their needs at an affordable price. With Drive Safe, National customers can concentrate on enjoying the trip, armed with all the knowledge they need to stay safe.”

Take the stress out of driving abroad by simply log onto nationalcar.co.uk to access Drive Safe or go direct nationaldrivesafe.co.uk.