Driving in Europe This Half Term? Don’t Hit the Road Without This Essential Checklist!
Planning a European road trip this half term? Make sure you and your car are fully prepped before you set off with our quick-fire guide!
Must-Have Documents for Your European Drive
- Full, valid UK driving licence plus your national insurance number
- Vehicle insurance proof
- Passport for ID
- V5C vehicle log book
- Travel insurance papers
- European breakdown cover policy and documents
- Up-to-date vehicle tax and MOT certificate
- Crit’air sticker if driving in France (find out 123
- One reflective jacket per passenger, kept inside the car
- Warning triangle (mandatory in most countries)
- Headlamp beam deflectors or manual adjustment to stop dazzling
- Safety helmets if riding motorcycles or mopeds
- UK car sticker – vital in Cyprus, Malta, Spain, even if you have Euro plates
- First aid kit (compulsory in Austria, France, Germany)
- Fire extinguisher
- Replacement bulbs
- High-quality torch
- Spare fuel can
- Extra engine oil and water
- Current road map or sat nav
- Blanket and sun cream
- Refreshments and lots of water
- Fun games for kids during long drives
- Extra medication supplies & photocopies of important documents
- European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
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