Driving Information in India
Driving Licence Requirements
The driving licence requirements in India state that you must be at least 18 years old and have a full driving licence valid in your country of residence. It is recommended to have an international driver’s licence.
Age Restrictions
To hire a car in India you must be at least 23 years old (age may vary by the car hire category) and have held your license for two years.
Driving Distances
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Mumbai to Nashik - 174kms (2hours/30mins)
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New Delhi to Agra - 211kms (2hours/45mins)
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Kanpur to Allahabad - 198kms (2hours/40mins)
Road Rules and Petrol Stations
General India driving information, laws rules and regulations:
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Driving in India is on the left hand side of the road.
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Seat belts when driving a hire car in India are mandatory in most places.
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Drivers are to carry at all times while driving, a valid drivers licence, registration documents and insurance documents.
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Take extra care when driving in the city centre as you will face allot of traffic and have people and animals trying to cross the roads!
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Petrol stations in India generally open from 7am to 8pm with some stations in major cities open 24hours.
Tolls
India has toll roads in the main cities, such as; Mumbai and Delhi
Parking Information
There is no set rules for parking your hire car in India. We recommend that you use a car park if available, you can also check with your hotel as they may have a car park that you can use, or being able to provide information on India parking.
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