A READER TELLS OF HIS TROUBLE-FREE EXPERIENCE OF DRIVING ABROAD To the Editor: I read with interest your article regarding the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP) when hiring a

car in countries outside of the EU, UK and Switzerland.  I have had three holidays in the US during the last 15 years and have never had a problem hiring a car with just my French driving

licence.  Read more: Can I exchange my US driving licence for a French one? Admittedly I was not aware of the potential need for an IDP but on no occasion was I asked if I had one in the US.

Peter Woodhouse, Corrèze What has your experience been of driving abroad on a French, British or US licence? Let us know via [email protected]