Caravan Insurance

Brits driving overseas with caravan in tow are often nervous travelling on foreign roads and are improperly covered against the possibility of an accident, a new survey suggests.

Even though more than half of all Britons plan on driving their car abroad at some stage, nearly two thirds of these are petrified by the thought of doing so and such nervousness behind the wheel can result in accidents.

In spite of this, three in five drivers are unaware of what sort of protection their existing policy offers them when driving abroad, according to Prudential, which is concerning given that only one in three insurers offer comprehensive cover for overseas motoring.

Media relations manager Phil Southgate commented: "Should they be involved in an accident, some drivers may otherwise find themselves at a loss with only third party insurance despite having fire and theft or even fully comprehensive cover in the UK.

"We urge drivers to speak to their insurers so that they can set off to foreign climes with peace of mind."

The main reason British motorists are nervous about driving abroad is that they are often confused by foreign road signs, while discomfort of driving on the right side of the road is often a problem, particularly on roundabouts.

Other concerns for British caravanners include unfamiliarity with overseas roads and the laws governing drivers' use of them.