Motorcycling Abroad - Skills, advice, safety, laws (Haynes H4245)

This is a practical guide for motorcyclists taking their own bike abroad, tourists wanting to hire a bike or scooter while away, and people joining one of the growing number of all-in overseas riding tours. It covers everything from bike preparation and route planning to road safety, law, local regulations, extreme conditions and emergencies. There is regional information about Europe, Scandinavia, America, Australasia, the Far East and Africa.

Whether you're a seasoned tourer, looking to take your bike overseas for the first time, or simply wanting to hire a bike or scooter while away Motorcycling Abroad offers a wealth of information. There are sections on:

On the road - Safety; what sort of bike; preparing your bike; maintenance; riding on the right; overtaking; undertaking; signalling; horn use; right of way; motorways; high-speed riding; driving cultures; public transport; avoiding fatigue; route planning, including GPS systems; distances; luggage and packing tips; clothing; ferries and Eurotunnel.
Road hazards - Traffic signs; road markings; junctions; roundabouts; traffic lights; pedestrian crossings; railway crossings; toll roads; tunnels; cyclists; scooters; trams; school buses; animals; emergency vehicles.
Rules & regulations - Speed limits, alcohol; parking; lighting; daytime headlights; crossing the channel; customs & excise; dealing with police; on-the-spot fines; helmet use; passengers.
Documents & insurance - Licence; minimum riding ages; registration documents; taxes; motorcycle insurance; personal insurance; visas; breakdown cover; vignettes; accessories; 1st aid kit.
Hiring a bike - All the pitfalls; what to look out for; guided tours; riding on your own; shipping your bike abroad.
Extreme conditions - Riding in winter; rain and floods; gravel roads; desert riding; riding in the Third World.
In an emergency - Bike theft; how to avoid bike crime; breakdowns; accidents; helping casualties.

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