In the UK, vehicles travel on the left-hand side of the road. To cross busy roads safely look out for zebra or traffic light crossings where cars should stop for you.
You must have motor insurance to drive a vehicle on UK roads. Third party insurance is the legal minimum. This means you’re covered if you have an accident that causes damage or injures any other:
It does not cover any other costs like repair to your own vehicle.
If you have a full driving licence issued in Ukraine, you may use this to drive small vehicles for up to a year in the UK. This covers vehicles such as motorcycles, cars, and vehicles up to 3500kgs or with up to 8 passenger seats.
The licence should:
To continue driving after the 12 months, you will need to:
The transport links in Dorset offer several ways to get around by public transport.
Local bus services provide services across the county with several routes covering towns and villages. To find a bus timetable and plan your journey you can visit Traveline southwest.
Rail trains in Dorset serve several routes across the county and nationally. For local train services visit South Western Railway.
London is easily accessible via train, with two main lines running through the county. There are two services running to London from:
The nearest airports are Exeter, Bournemouth, and Southampton.
