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John Cletheroe's
USA and Canada Holiday Hints |
I can only make a few obvious suggestions:
If you hold a full, normal driving licence in your own country then you should be allowed to drive a car in the US and Canada. If you hold a licence which is restricted in any way then you are likely to encounter problems.
Consider checking with your doctor beforehand. Consider asking for a doctor's letter stating that you are fit to drive.
Beforehand, visit the US web site of the relevant car hire company, look for a "Contact Us" link, and ask them for information.
Try to obtain an electronic copy of the drivers handbooks for the US states and Canadian provinces you intend to drive in. These may possibly have some information, but it may be in very general terms such as health requirements.
Check medical insurance policies very carefully. Most policies exclude any pre-conditions, or raise premiums drastically. (This is not directly related to driving but seems worth mentioning here.)
Check driving insurance policies very carefully.
The following web page offers some good detailed advice for each US state for diabetes sufferers, but it is aimed mainly at US citizens:
American Diabetes Association - State Regulation of Drivers with Diabetes (verified Jun-05)
Driving - Essential Information
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