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Above left Sign for a guesthouse in Bude, Cornwall Above right Camp site in a field in Dorset, tucked away behind the trees

you make your reservation regarding Driving in Bad Weather DIRECTORY
their age restrictions. It’s highly When conditions reduce light levels, CARAVAN AND MOTORHOMES
recommended that you book in dipped headlights should be used.
advance, especially during peak Turn on fog lights whenever visibility Camping and Caravanning UK
season – you will often get a better is less than 100 m (328 ft). If you bring http://camping.uk-directory.com
rate. Rental rates usually include a left-hand drive vehicle with you, Just Go
unlimited mileage, but double check. adjust the headlights. Buy beam 01525 878 000; www.justgo.uk.com
Most rental cars in Great Britain are adjusters at ferry terminals, or check Motorhomes Direct
standard (manual) shift. Automatic with your motoring organization. 0800 612 8719;
cars are available but they cost more Always reduce speed in adverse www.motorhomefreedom.com
and must be booked in advance. conditions, as you will need a greater
Consider renting a smaller car than braking distance, and poor visibility UK Caravan Parks and Campsites
you may be used to at home, as they gives less time to react. In Scotland Directory
are much easier to handle on narrow and other mountainous areas, you www.uk-sites.com
country roads than big SUVs. If you may encounter ice and snow in winter. DISABLED DRIVERS
need a child seat, these should be Slow down, especially for curves and Disabled Drivers’ Association
booked in advance as well. turns, and make your actions steady +353 (0) 94 936 4054; www.ddai.ie
Third-party insurance is compulsory and deliberate to avoid sliding out of
and is included in the rate. Some control. If you find the car skidding, Disabled Motoring UK
rental agreements also include take your foot off the accelerator – do 01508 489 449;
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) not brake – and turn the wheel into www.disabledmotoring.org
which limits your liability for damages the skid until the car corrects itself. CAR HIRE
to the rental car, theft loss cover and Watch out for “black ice”, especially on Arnold Clark Car and Van Rental
personal injury insurance; others bridges and overpasses which freeze 0141 237 4374; www.arnoldclarkrental.
charge additional fees for these items. up first. If you hit a patch, do not com
Be sure to read your agreement brake or turn the wheel, but keep as
carefully so that you fully understand straight as possible and coast over it. Avis
what your coverage and liabilities are. 0808 284 0014; www.avis.co.uk
Some drivers may be able to use Below far left Signs on the Kennet and Avon Budget
insurance from a personal credit card Canal Below left Pay-and-display ticket machine, 0808 284 4444; www.budget.co.uk
to claim CDW, but check carefully Penwith, Cornwall Below centre Old-fashioned Hertz
with your card company to make sure road sign at Lacock in the Cotswolds Below right 08708 44 88 44; www.hertz.co.uk
they cover your trip abroad and be Sheep by the roadside in Ashdown Forest, the
prepared to show proof of cover. home of Winnie the Pooh, Sussex

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