How not to argue when driving a hire car abroad
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Easycar.com have done some research into the causes of arguments between British couples when driving a hire car abroad. My ears pricked up at this as my husband and I will be hiring a car to explore off the beaten track in southern Tuscany and Umbria at the end of this month. It doesn’t exactly portent well with more than a third of couples arguing when driving abroad (I’m actually surprised it isn’t higher) with poor map reading skills being the most likely cause of the argument.
by finnur
I had to laugh at some of the tips in the article such as ask locals for direction, which should have the addition of “assuming that the locals can speak English well and are good at giving directions”. Another gem of wisdom was to play music that you both like (assuming that you both like the same music) as you’re unlikely to argue when your favourite tune is playing (would you like to bet on that?).
What are your tips for avoiding arguments when driving abroad?
May 12th, 2008 at 3:11 am
We always invest in a good map (the rental car agency maps aren’t great and neither are most maps from tourist information. Using Google maps to plot your course can be a big help too.
We also carry plenty of water and snacks. There’s nothing like an empty belly at mealtime to make everyone grumpy… especially if you’re lost or stuck in traffic.
Have fun in Umbria! We were there about a 18 months ago & I’m happy to tell you about it by email.
Debbie
http://www.deliciousbaby.com
May 12th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Yes Debbie a good map is really useful. We always carry some drinks and food with us as it’s great to be able to stop and have a drink or picnic is you see a scenic location when you are driving around.