Austria

In Austria you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick).

Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100 km/h (62 mph) on undivided highways, 100 km/h (62 mph) on expressways, 130 km/h (80 mph) on motorways, 30 km/h (18 mph) in residential areas and 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas.

Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it.

It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.

Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called EuroSuper (95), SuperPlus (98) or benziner. Petrol costs about €1.11 per liter.

Diesel option is called diesel. Diesel costs about €1.08 per liter.

Most popular petrol stations in Austria are Aral, BP, Eni, Esso, Jet, OMV, Shell and Total.

Road assistance is available at 123 (ARBÖ) or 120 (ÖAMTC). For general news on Austria's traffic use Asfinag, OAMTC or Traffic and Radar Hotline. For news on Austria’s motorways and tolls use Asfinag.