AAA Recommends Travelers Get International Driving Permit
byDaine泰勒/
AAA最近发布了一项调查结果,该调查显示,数百万美国人正在为不久的将来制定国际旅行计划。实际上,根据旅行调查,美国人四分之一计划在未来18个月内举行国际假期。
“More and more travelers are looking for experiential travel opportunities and seeking ways to intimately engage with their destination, whether at home or abroad,” said Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel. “There are many ways to do that, especially with the great American road trip remaining a beloved vacation option, and for many, AAA has found that road trips are increasingly appealing to U.S. travelers while overseas.”
AAA的调查还显示,80%的美国人在美国以外至少度过了一个假期,其中五分之一(近7700万成人)在这样做时租用或使用了一辆私人车辆。
To that end, AAA is recommending that travelers consider obtaining an international driving permit before their next big getaway. Valid in over 150 countries and printed in 10 languages, an international driving permit (IDP) is an invaluable form of identification should travelers need to communicate with foreign authorities — even if they aren’t planning on driving.
An IDP is a legal document that translates U.S. driver’s license information into 10 foreign languages. Many countries do not recognize U.S. driver’s licenses without an accompanying IDP, and it is illegal to drive without a valid license and insurance in most places.
As international travel has gained more popularity for American holidaymakers, AAA reports a 33% increase in IDPs sold in the last five years (through 2018). An international driving vacation comes with additional planning considerations and paperwork for which travelers need to be prepared.
“Travelers can easily apply for an international driving permit with an application accessible online or in person at AAA, whether they are a member or not,” said Twidale. “The nominal $20 fee is a small price to pay for peace of mind while traveling overseas.”
旅行者可以在任何AAA分支机构获得IDP。所需的只是带有有效的美国驾驶执照,20美元和两张护照尺寸的照片,x 2英寸2英寸,带有白色背景。