Do I need to purchase comprehensive insurance when renting a car and driving in the US? If I don't purchase the comprehensive insurance provided by the rental company, will there be any problems ?

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Handsome Xiao Pan

For friends who are not familiar with the road conditions, it is recommended to purchase full insurance. Last time I hit a deer on the road, I had to change cars and continue driving, but because I had purchased full insurance, I did not incur any additional costs.

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Personal suggestion if you don't often drive abroad, it's still a good idea to buy some extra insurance for protection.

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