Guide to driving in Russia.
Russia has become a popular travel destination. The country has amazing architecture, museums, history, natural wonders and more. You can see the Temple of All Religions, the Winter Palace, the Hermitage, Lenin's Mausoleum, Red Square, the Kremlin and much more.
Car rental in Russia
To drive in Russia, you need to have a passport with a valid Russian visa, a national driver's license, and an international translation of your driver's license. You will also need to have rental documents and information, as well as third party liability insurance.
While renting a car in Russia can make getting around a lot easier, it's important to familiarize yourself with at least the basics of traffic rules. All cars in Russia must be equipped with a warning triangle, headlight converters, a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher. When renting a car, make sure they have each of these items.
The minimum driving age in Russia is 18, but some rental companies only rent cars to drivers aged XNUMX and over. When you speak to a rental agency, be sure to get their contact information, including an emergency number, in case you need to call them.
Road conditions and safety
Road conditions in Russia are very diverse. When you are close to major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, you will find that the roads in the cities and surrounding areas are generally in good condition. As you start heading into remote areas and rural areas, road conditions may deteriorate. Driving in winter can be especially difficult due to ice and snow.
In Russia, you will drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left. You are not allowed to cross the double solid white lines in the center. If you want to turn or turn around, you need to drive until you find a broken white line on your side of the road. Drivers are not allowed to turn right on a red light.
When you are at an intersection, large white arrows will show you which way you can turn. If there are no arrows, no turns can be made. The driver and all passengers in the vehicle must wear seat belts.
Many drivers in Russia do not follow the rules of the road and driving there can be quite dangerous. DVRs in passenger cars have become commonplace today as insurance fraud has become a problem in the country. You should always be careful about what other drivers and pedestrians are doing. They may not always use turn signals and may not always stop at traffic lights.
Speed Limit
Always obey the posted speed limits in Russia. They follow on the different types of roads you will encounter.
- Cities and towns - 60 km/h
- Motorways - 110 km/h
- Other areas - 90 km / h
Speed cameras and cops are always on the lookout for speed breakers and they will find you. However, a rental car can make getting around much faster and easier.
