Bad Driving This is clearly going to vary from country to country, but it's fair to say that in many other countries the driving is of a different standard.
If you live in the UK where driving is generally pretty good, you may be slightly surprised by some of the driving habits in other countries.
Not all of these necessarily come down to bad driving, and some are just a result of cultural differences on the roads.
For example, whereas using the horn is generally reserved for warnings or angry outbursts in the UK, in other countries you could find yourself getting beeped for far less serious crimes.
There's not a lot that you can do about bad driving abroad, so it's best to just accept it as one of the cultural differences you are going to encounter and to try and enjoy the experience.
Just be polite, stick to the same high standard of driving that you always do back home and try to stay out of any arguments.
New Situations The different rules of the road when driving abroad can put you in a number of new situations that might be uncomfortable at first.
One of the biggest is driving on the other side of the road, but this can itself lead to other problems when it comes to overtaking, entering and exiting roundabouts or entering onto a motorway.
Prepare yourself for these situations as much as possible and remember to keep a cool head when you encounter them for the first time.
Getting Lost It's the nightmare situation when driving abroad, but it happens to even the best of us.
When you are unfamiliar with the roads, getting lost is a real possibility.
On top of that, you may not even speak the local language, making getting directions even more difficult.
Try to avoid this by planning your route carefully before you leave.
And if it does happen, stay calm and relaxed because panicking isn't going to get you anywhere.
A good place to ask for directions would be a roadside café or hotel where the chances of the occupants speaking English will be higher.