Driving Tips
5 Tips for Drivers in Korea - How to Handle an Accident
Welcome to Korea! LOTTE rent-a-car presents the ultimate driving guide just for you!
Chapter 1How to Navigate Korea's Roads
Chapter 2How to Set Up Navigation
Chapter 3Tips for Parking in Korea
Chapter 4Advice for Driving in Highway
Chapter 5How to Handle an Accident
We hope you enjoy watching our video and have a fantastic driving experience with LOTTE rent-a-car!
Car Rental Precautions
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Required Documentation
1) Valid Passport : Must be current and show the date of entry. Rental dates must be within one year of entry.
2) Valid International Driving Permit (IDP) : Must be from a Geneva or Vienna Convention member country and valid during the rental period.
3) Valid Debit/Credit Card : Must be able to process international payments.- Grade B Classification: Can operate vehicles with up to 9 seaters.
- Grade D Classification: Can operate vehicles with up to 15 seaters.
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Insurance Coverage
1) Third-Party Liability : Unlimited coverage for damages or injuries to others in an accident with the rented vehicle.
2) Property Damage : Up to 20 million KRW for repairs or replacement if the rented vehicle damages property.
3) Personal Injury : Up to 15 million KRW for medical costs if you are injured in an accident with the rented vehicle.. -
Payment Policy
1) Card Required : You must use a debit or credit card in your name to pay for your rental. We do not accept cash.
2) More Info : Visit our website for details on accepted cards, billing, deposits, and extra fees. Make sure you understand all terms before you rent. -
One-Way Rental Policy
1) One-Way Rental Option : You can return the vehicle to a different branch from where you picked it up.
2) Minimum Rental Duration : The rental must be for at least 24 hours to qualify for a one-way rental.
3) Additional Charge : There is an extra fee for one-way rentals. The exact amount will be provided when you finalize your rental agreement. -
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) Policy
CDW is insurance program which lets you exempt from financial responsibilities in case of accidents.
The 0 deductible option is MANDATORY for all the foreign customers.
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Refueling Policy
Rental rates do not include petrol. Lotte rent-a-car generally rented with a full tank of petrol.
If a customer does not fill the tank before return, refilling to full tank could be charged. -
Extension of Contract
If you need to extend the period of rental, you need to contact us prior to the end of current contract.
Otherwise, you would not be able to covered by insurance and other coverage. -
Compensation fee for Inoperable Vehicle
A customer has liability for 50% of the standard rental fee during the period of repair or repurchase (incl. registration).
Tips for Driving a Car in Korea
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Speed Camera
Speed Cameras are all over the road in Korea. GPS system will announce when there is an upcomong speed camera. Be aware of them!
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Left Turn Signal
Drivers must wait for left turn signal at the traffic light. An unprotected left turn is allowed only when there is sufficient clearance between you and the opposing traffic.
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Highway
Drivers must receive a ticket from toll booth of departing location and paythe toll at the toll booth of destination. Toll depends on the distance of travel.Rental cars DO NOT have Hi-Pass (automated toll payment system).Please Do NOT DRIVE THROUGH BLUE MARKED LANE with Hi-Pass gateat the toll.
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Bus lane
There are bus lanes on the road in Korea. Bus lanes are maked with BLUELINE. Other cars cannot drive on the bus lane unless there is BROKENBLUE LINE for turns.
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School Zone
If you see the School Zone sigh above, please drive slowly under 30km/h and pay attention. It means there is a school nearby and students may jump into the road.
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Parking
Most of the time, street parking is now allowed unless there is parking sopt marked by white line. If there are numbers or beside parking sopt. it is for LOCAL RESIDENTS ONLY
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Fine
Fine for violation of traffic law in Korea will be carged to LOTTE Rental. LOTTE Rental will charge additional fee to customers after use of rental cars.