The driver when renting the car is my wife, because only my wife has an international credit card, and I don't. Is it okay to switch back to me driving after picking up the car, because my wife's driving skills are very poor ?
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You need to inform the car rental company that you are the second driver and you and your wife need to have an international driving license in English. You can use your wife's credit card as a deposit. All fines will be the responsibility of your wife. If you do not register, the insurance may not be responsible for any accidents that occur while driving. There will be a fee of several dollars for adding a second driver. Your wife does not need to drive the entire time. Remember that this is a law-abiding country, and everything is handled according to the law. If something happens, you cannot leave the country. Remember to drive according to traffic rules and speed limits. The fines can be more expensive than buying a plane ticket. Pedestrians follow the rules when crossing the road. Do not run the red light. First, who is registered as the driver at the car rental company? If it is your husband, only your husband can drive. If you do not register and an accident occurs, the insurance will not be responsible because you did not follow the contract to rent a car.
It's okay to mention that you're a couple when picking up the car. I just returned from Melbourne. When I picked up the car, my husband was the renter and wanted to add me as the second driver. They said it was okay because they knew we were a couple and didn't even need to go through any procedures, because the responsibilities of a couple are shared together.
Where did you rent the car?