You might want to check the details here: I know that in some European countries, you’ll have trouble renting a car at all with an American license unless you pass a driving test in a European country first to get certified. In fact, in several countries I don’t think an American license is valid at all until you pass a test. It’s probably worth checking out the details for Romania.
Comment on Driving a manual: is it difficult?
distance@sh.itjust.works 22 hours agoI have my US (state) driver’s license & my IDP, neither which specify manual/automatic, so there’s nothing stopping me from driving a manual legally. In Romania, from what my bf told me, if you pass your test on an automatic you can de jure only drive automatic as you have a marker on your license, but de facto you can drive whatever as there are no actual legal penalties mentioned in the law for driving a manual with a marked license.
thebestaquaman@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Another_username@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
When I was in Romania last year the rental company (enterprise) wouldn’t accept my US driver license…not sure if it is Romanian law or company policy though.
distance@sh.itjust.works 20 hours ago
You also need an IDP: “U.S. citizens who wish to drive in Romania must have an International Driving Permit (IDP) in addition to the valid U.S. state drivers’ license (DL).” ro.usembassy.gov/…/driving-in-romania/
Another_username@lemmy.world 20 hours ago
Ah missed you said you have your international drivers permit. You’re good then, and there’s a lot of country road in Romania to lean on…I say give learning manual a shot :)