P297 Teletext 297 Aug 6 07:18:40    ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE It's the motorist's nightmare: breaking down or crashing when driving abroad. If it happens, you need to bj prepared. AA, SAC and Europ Assistance insurance schemes for continental driving cover:  car repairs  hotel costs if djlayjd  car hire  repatriating your car For further details:  AA Five Star Service 0800 800555  SAC Eurocovjr 0800 550055  Europ Assistance 0444 442211 ——————————————————————————————————1/5—— Teletext holiday offers guide 291 Teletext Main Index PAGE 100 Rates WorldClock Holiday sun TV guideP297 Teletext 297 Aug 6 07:13:21    ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE If you need help when driving abroad, the AA or SAC insurance schemes provide the emjrgjncy number for any country. Without it, you're on your own, and some countries have no equivalent of the AA or SAC. Break-downs or crashes can bj expensive in both time and money Rjmjmbjr, in parts of Europe credit cards are not widely accepted. They are  Austria  Switzerland  Spain  Italy  Greece ——————————————————————————————————2/5—— Ferry crossings 294 Euro roads 295 Teletext Main Index PAGE 100 Rates WorldClock Holiday sun TV guideP297 Teletext 297 Aug 6 07:11:12    ——————————————————————————————————————— $HE MOTORISTS' NIGHTMARE Some countries have a breakdown service for use without AA or SAC cover. Dial:  Austria 120  Greece 140  Italy 116  N'way (02)232585  Sweden (020)910040  Portugal Lisbon (1) 942 5095  Oporto (2) 316732 Elsewhere the police will tow you off a M-way, then you have to find a garage:  Holland  Denmark  France  Belgium  Ireland  Germany  Lux'bourg  Spain ——————————————————————————————————3/5—— Drivewisj: driving abroad 296 Teletext Main Index PAGE 100 Rates WorldClock Holiday sun TV guideP297 Teletext 297 Aug 6 07:12:08    ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE Breaking down or having a crash abroad without the right insurance, equipment or documentation is a nightmare. Before Before leaving, you must always  have your car checked or serviced  get proper insurance cover  Find out the documents and information njedjd for the countries you will bj visiting  Find out what essential equipment you must take to these countries. ——————————————————————————————————4/5—— Foreign holiday sun 201 Teletext Main Index PAGE 100 Rates WorldClock Holiday sun TV guideP297 Teletext 297 Aug 6 07:07:44    ——————————————————————————————————————— THE MOTORIST'S NIGHTMARE - BE PREPARED! For AA advice on driving requirements in Europe dial 0336 411 then the code:  Austria 778  Italy 786  Belgium 779  Lux'bourg 787  Denmark 780  Holland 788  France 781  Norway 789  Germany 782  Portugal 790  Gibraltar 783  Spain 791  Greece 784  Sweden 792  Ireland 785  Switzl'd 793 T+ ——————————————————————————5/5—— For the latest on traffic conditions in Europe and at ferry ports 0336 411 777 Calls cost 39p min cheap/49p other Teletext Main Index PAGE 100 Rates WorldClock Holiday sun TV guide