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Peter Konrad <PK75@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> I'd very much appreciate any helpful hints:
>
> - I'm not familiar with US car registration procedures. Can I own a
> car as a tourist at all, especially seeing I don't plan on having a
> permanent place of residence in the US during my stay? Will there be
> problems getting insurance?
I don't see why not. I see students, refugees, and illegal
aliens buying cars. Registration is pretty easy, but many states
now require proof of insurance. That means getting an insurance
policy for the vehicle with you as the driver. That might all
take a few days to arrange once you get here.
> - Traffic rules, laws, customs: As far as I'm aware, my driver's
> license is valid for a year in the US, while I can only stay for 90
> days as a tourist anyway. But maybe there's a web site or anything
> that I can use to prepare for "American" traffic?
It is like German traffic, but just assume that everyone is either
a really bad driver or is out to kill you. You will find the
road system very extensive (both freeways and large 2-lane highways),
but the surfaces are not going to be maintained like your autobahn.
> - Which web sites would you recommend to look for used cars on?
Cars.com & E-bay
-john-
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