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Driving car in Bali

Get tips on how to drive a car on the island of Bali island , here you will get the information before you decide to rent a car in Bali

What is needed to driving car in Bali.

If you rent a car in Bali self drive for foreign you need International driving license. other think you need to prepare is toll card, small money for parking and always use seatbelt.

Driving a car in Bali is easy you must often look at the left or right see mirror because allots off motorbike can past from left or right side very fast. Sometimes when there is a traditional procession on the street you have to prioritize them. If you pay attention to this then there is no problem.

what driving license need to Driving car in Bali.

The driving license you need for driving in Bali  is an international driving license for foreigners. you can get in your country before come to Bali.

What needs to be paid attention for Driving car in Bali.

The Indonesian police’s surveillance system is by using street cameras. It is very important to wear a seat belt because it will be very clear on the camera. If you don’t use a seat belt you will be fined about USD 35.

Important for you to know before driving car in Bali.

Some accidents are caused by several things such as road conditions,

In automatic cars you have to attention to the position of the gear lever (L,2,3,4,D4). In the downhill or uphill road the gear position must be moved to the lowest position because the engine will help braking similar to a manual car. when you follow the map application google map to drive car in Bali from south to north part of island than you will be directed to a road that goes down sharply and for a long time. If you use an automatic car on a road like that and the gear still in D position, the car brakes will overheat so can’t brake.

In Bali, not all road intersections have traffic lights. When you are at the intersection, you have to slow down and watch your left and right. The rule is that priority is given to wide roads but you still give priority to vehicles that have already crossed in front of you.

Some additional rules for driving in Bali.

To entry and out of the airport you must pay use a toll card cannot pay in cash.

About parking, You can park on the side of the road where there are no signs prohibiting parking but you cannot block access to the entrance or exit of the house.

When you experience a burst tire, replace it with a spare tire until you find a tire repairman  ( Tambal Ban).