Transport & Driving Abroad
Always use reputable major transport companies.
Ensure that you obtain the terms of carriage, and travel documentation before you travel, unless it is provided through your internet booking.
If you decide to hire cars or motor cycles, again ensure that you hire from reputable companies.
Do they sell adequate insurances from reputable or known companies?
If obtaining insurance ensure that you purchase ‘fully comprehensive’ rather than ‘third party’ cover.
When you take ‘receipt of the hire vehicle’, check its condition, for example the tyres, seat belts, lights, brakes, engine.
Make an independent note of any damage; ensure that it is recorded on the hire documentation.
Make yourself aware of local laws and regulations before you drive! If you have an accident stay calm and co-operate with the local authorities.
HTW has noted that amongst the submissions to the Committee on Toxicity (COT) it has been suggested that the symptoms highlighted by crew and passengers were akin to the condition of hyperventilation.
HTW has for many years received reports from concerned holiday makers or independent travellers as to the safety of their aircraft, ship or boat, train or road transport.
