Remember to bear in mind that sat-nav requirements may differ from country to country – for example, in France, it is illegal to use sat-nav equipment with radar detection indicating where fixed speed cameras are located.

To make your trip to the Continent as safe and effortless as possible, we’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know before you go, from required documents to rules of the road. Headlamp beam deflectors are required to drive in most countries in Europe. These are some of the most important items within our European Driving Kits because of the fact our UK cars are made to be driven on the left side of the road rather than the right. Applying the beam deflectors prevents drivers on the left side being dazzled by a right-hand drive vehicle, which if not done correctly could potentially cause a serious accident. Full filling instructions are included. If the vehicle being overtaken is approaching a pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist crossing at locations where traffic is not controlled by police or traffic lights The advice from the Foreign Office is always to drive defensively when abroad and to expect the unexpected. To supplement this, RAC also offers travel insurance. Cover will include medical expenses, baggage, personal money and belongings, among many other benefits.The family version of our popular Driving in Europe Kit includes a set of four high visibility vests for the family. These are essential for roadside safety should you break down. To make your trip to the Continent as safe and stress-free as possible, we’ve put together a guide to everything you need to know before you go, from required documents to rules of the road.

If you becomeseriously ill or injured abroad, you will need full travel insurance to cover any medical bills, otherwise you could be left with a hefty bill after you get better – most countries will even charge you if an ambulance is called out. So while no deal remains the legal default at the end of this extension period, it's now unlikely that there will be any changes affecting European travel this summer e.g. you will not need to carry an IDP or insurance green card to drive in an EU country. Our Euro travel kit also includes a 22 piece first aid kit in case of injury and illness whilst travelling The European driving kit contains essential items you are required to carry with you in your car when driving in France & Europe in case of a roadside breakdown or emergency The use of light signals and audible warnings is allowed when overtaking outside built-up areas or in cases of danger. Towing in Germany

Penalties and fines in Belgium

Buses and school buses have priority when leaving stops, while vehicles must give way when a bus has signalled its intention to move on Hi-vis vests are a legal requirement in most countries and you should ideally have one for each person in the car. They need to be instantly accessible, so in the glovebox or under a seat, rather than in the boot. Spare bulbs are a good idea but only recommended, while a first aid kit is compulsory in Austria. Headlamp beam deflectorsfor driving on the right, so your lights don't dazzle motorists coming the other way

You may need to increase your existing cover or take out standalone European breakdown policy to avoid unnecessary stress and significant additional expense if anything goes wrong. If you’re planning a road trip abroad, then come to Halfords for your European travel essentials. We’ve got a huge range of driving accessories that will ensure you stay on the right side of the law when you’re driving on the right-hand side of the road. RAC European Breakdown Cover (Basic and Comprehensive) provides a wide range of benefits should you break down in Germany to ensure you stay safe. x Warning Triangles– it is compulsory to carry a warning triangle in many European countries, and two in Spain To prevent you from having to carry out research on the different products you need, we have put together this handy kit to save you time and money.A driver can use the side of a footway if the size of a carriageway makes passing difficult. However, this is only allowed as long as pedestrians are not put in danger. Who has priority?