Each country has different rules and regulations for everything and being prepared will make any journey a lot simpler to complete. With requirements now including pieces of equipment and paperwork, it is generally best to carry everything you need, as you never know when it might be useful, even if it’s not specifically needed for the country you are currently working in, or travelling through.
Preparing for anything
This list is not the be all and end all of things to have, and it is worth putting the extra research in to double check before a journey. Some items included, such as the high visibility jackets should come with a spare, as well as enough for everyone in the vehicle just in case. These rules and recommendations can change at any time so it is worth checking regularly to ensure you are not going to be caught out. Items to include while driving through Europe include:
- GB sticker or GB Euroflag number plate
- High visibility jacket
- Spare bulbs
- Headlamp converter
- First aid kit
- Warning triangle
- Breathalyser
- Fire extinguisher
While you might not need everything in every country, they are useful items to have should something happen, and in the cases where the items are recommended you can be handed a hefty fine as a consequence. Carrying everything makes it easier for travelling between countries and as long as you take care to check everything in advance you will encounter no problem.
Planning your journey has a lot of benefits
One of the biggest advantages to planning your journey is that you can take advantage of the best prices wherever you go. This is especially important if you are travelling through different countries throughout Europe, as drivers on delivery routes and in the logistics industry could be doing. This kind of research will let you find the best prices, as well as the most efficient routes but also means you need to be careful with fuel consumption, or make extra stops at times.
You can also make use of fuel cards to get the best prices across Europe, with EDC just one example of a service that can cater to a range of needs across the continent. Regardless of which service you choose, looking beyond the fuel card itself and other services offered, including route planners, management systems and security measures can make a big difference on the effectiveness of managing fuel use.
In the end, being prepared for any journey will make everything a lot easier and less stressful for the drivers while saving the business money.
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