Route Planning

Always plan your route before heading out to unfamiliar territory.

It is also advisable to have back-up alternative route ideas as well in case of accidents and other hold-ups.

Google Maps, the RAC’s Route-planner or Multimap all show you the best routes and will help you to time your journey as well - that goes for European driving as well.

Traffic News

Before setting out it is always advisable to consult the latest travel news to check your route.
For up to the minute traffic news, there are several websites worth looking at:

• BBC
• AA
• RAC
• Highways Agency