Drivin' in Czechia
All you need to drive smart in the Czech Republic
Police-directed traffic can be a challenge for many drivers and other road users. They often don’t understand what the officer’s hand gestures mean or when they are allowed to proceed, which can result in dangerous situations. That’s why we’ve decided…
Visiting the Czech Republic and don’t speak Czech? No wonder – it’s a seriously tricky language. But when driving around the Czech Republic, you can’t avoid it. Not every road sign comes with a translation. Add unfamiliar traffic signs and…
Summer holidays are a time for vacations and frequent travel abroad. However, not every trip may be pleasant – unfortunately, many drivers have experienced a traffic accident abroad. Such a situation can ruin your holiday and bring unexpected stress. But…
In many countries, having a single beer or a glass of wine before driving is widely tolerated. However, the Czech Republic enforces one of the strictest policies in Europe – there is zero tolerance for alcohol behind the wheel. So…
Volvo used to be a strong proponent of electromobility; the Swedish automaker was even among the first to announce a plan for a full transition to electric vehicles. However, the company has been gradually retreating from its original strategy ever…
Czech roads are anything but monotonous. From the slab-like stretches of D1 highway often dubbed as bumpy concrete “tank tracks”, through winding country roads lined with wine cellars in sunny Moravia, to the steep mountain switchbacks of the Krkonoše or…
A car for two persons is a broad term, as such a vehicle can appeal to a wide range of customers and, as a result, can have completely different features. A young couple, for example, might be looking for such…
Traffic Accident Report is a form every driver would rather never use. Yet, unfortunately, traffic accidents do happen, and when they do, this document is indispensable. Below you’ll find a simple guide on how to fill in the Traffic Accident…
Mandatory car equipment is not only important when preparing for a driving school exam or during a preventive police roadside inspection – in some cases, it can be genuinely useful and help you out of trouble while traveling around the…
Driving abroad can be a challenge. Although road traffic rules across the European Union share common foundations, each country has its own specifics – and the Czech Republic is no exception. If you’re an expat, a student, a traveller or…