What should I pay attention to when renting a car and driving in New Zealand for the first time? I am a novice. I have heard that New Zealand is very beautiful and I have wanted to go there for a long time ?

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Prepare relevant local traffic rules information in advance, drive in accordance with local rules, and everything will be easy.

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Last year's National Day went to New Zealand, a few reminders~ 1. Be sure to read the terms of the car rental, especially the insurance part. 2. If you need to notarize and translate your driver's license, be sure to do so, it's not much trouble. 3. Be sure to have GPS.

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New Zealand roads are mostly one-way, so be careful not to drive against the traffic.

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In New Zealand, it is best to install a dash cam for driving; second, it is necessary to obey traffic rules, especially remember to drive on the left side; third, when encountering a turning point, be sure to control the speed according to the speed limit signs on the side of the road, because this speed limit is very accurate, if it is 35, you cannot pass if you drive at 45; fourth, in short, safety first.

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Choose AVIS, EUROCAR and other large companies, most of their stores are located inside the airport, and parking is also in designated locations inside the airport, which is convenient for pick-up and return of the car. Also, be sure to check the car. When picking up the car, if you see scratches, the staff at the counter may say it's okay if it's less than 5cm. But it's still necessary to take photos just in case. Also, don't fill up the gas tank to the maximum, it's better to add a little more, otherwise it's really helpless and panic-inducing to see the gas tank slowly empty in a deserted mountain road.

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After driving abroad this time, it is suggested that friends who drive abroad should respect the traffic rules, respect pedestrians, and respect bicycles. They have equal rights with cars on the road, especially when driving more skillfully in domestic cities, they need to be more careful outside.

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When driving abroad, you must have navigation, otherwise it will waste time. Do not make random U-turns when driving abroad, and pay attention to bicycles. Because those who ride bicycles abroad are all exercising, which is different from in China. Be sure to pay attention to safety.

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