Show Answers to your driving queries iurope Requires Car Plaques I have seen foreign cars this country bearing a marker showing the country they are from Is there such a marker for US cars? A It has long been a matter of International agreement that automobiles driven in certain foreign countries be appropri Q in Campers Trailers Mobile Homes CATALOG Ovn 1000 iUmi o lit yout svry peed 4 fend $25 JL only Get thi catalog plus o $2 00 marchandit tificate good on your liret $10 purchase cr ately identified as to the nation of their origin This also is a requirement for US automobiles being driven in certain foreign countries Many countries of Europe have begun strict enforcement of this internation-'jagreement The “USA” identifying plaque is available through J AAA-affiliate- of clubs at a fee d $2 Q Would you advise renting a car for travel during an ex- tended tour of Europe? A If your visit is to ibe from two to sue weeks a rental car would be your best bet A fourth of all rentals are AAA-arrang- tor 30 days or more If your' stay is to be for more than six weeks it would be more advantageous to purchase a car Q Some friends of ours who visited the Caribbean a couple of years ago told us their confirmed hotel reservations were not honored when they showed np How can we be assured of a place to stay? A The practice of overbooking’ a serious problem several years ago particularly around the Christmas holidays has disappeared in many Caribbean countries and has been curtailed sharply in others To be sure check with your AAA travel 0 counselor Q I have an International Permit issued last year Is it still valid tor drivDriving ing in Europe? A The American International Driving Permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance After that a new one must be obtained for driving abroad checklist fronni tA Q We plan to fly to Europe and spend three weeks on a camping trip before the weather turns too bad Are campsites extensive there? 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