You can drive in Finland with a China driver's license!
First of all, I want to send you a good news:
The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Information 20 18 1 1 announced that according to the newly revised Finnish driver's license law, starting from 20 18 1, China driver's license can be used all over Finland.
According to the new regulations, China tourists can drive the corresponding vehicles within one year after entering Finland with a driver's license issued by People's Republic of China (PRC) (PRC).
The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Information stressed in the press release that the driver's license text held by foreign tourists should be accompanied by translations in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French.
At present, most states in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other countries recognize China's driver's license, but different countries have different regulations on the use and duration of China's driver's license.
Finnish self-driving guide
No matter whether you have foreign driving experience or not, you should read the following article about Finnish self-driving skills carefully.
Car rental companies can be found in major towns and airports in Finland. As long as you book a good car in advance and have a valid driver's license and credit card, you can drive on the road immediately.
Finland, like China, drives cars with the left hand drive and drives on the right. Driving culture is friendly, polite and calm. In Finland, polite driving accounts for a large proportion. For example, if you see pedestrians about to step onto the zebra crossing, you should slow down or stop to let pedestrians pass first.
In Finland, "traffic jam" is a rare thing. So the concept of Finns is completely different from that of people in other big cities. A few minutes' delay is already a "serious congestion".
The roads in Finland are in excellent condition, and there are many beautiful and quiet scenery waiting for you to enjoy along the way!
In Lapland, in Finland's Arctic Circle, you sometimes have to stop to let other passers-by pass by. Pay attention to the moose and reindeer on the road when driving. They are especially active at night.
If the oncoming car blinks at you, it may mean that there is a moose or a traffic accident ahead, or you didn't turn on the light. Finnish law stipulates that the headlights should be turned on whether it is summer or winter, whether it is hot or dark, or even in the midnight sun.
Finland generally has a speed limit of 50 kilometers inside the city and 80 kilometers outside the city. As long as there are no other signs, these two speed limits are established limits.
However, in summer, the speed limit of main roads can reach 100 km/h, and that of expressways can reach 120 km/h.
Finnish winter self-driving skills
Without winter driving experience, it is very difficult to drive in Finland in winter. Finland rarely scatters sand and salt on roads in winter, and usually relies on snow blowers to maintain road conditions. The speed limit will be changed to 80 kilometers per hour in winter. The snow and ice road is slippery, and the law stipulates that winter tires must be used from February to February. This kind of tire can be a year-round tire or a tire with anti-skid nails.
Even old Finnish drivers will be extra careful when winter comes.
Finland's driving test is very strict, including driving under simulated ice and snow conditions. Reduced visibility, slippery roads, longer braking distance and thick snow all make it more difficult for drivers to control vehicles.
Driving in winter means driving slowly, and changing the direction or speed may cause the car to slip, so drivers should broaden their horizons and predict in advance whether it is necessary to change gears or lanes.
In addition, the time to start braking is earlier than usual. The effect of braking in winter is also different from other seasons, because the tires and roads in winter are "hard". The driver should release the throttle first, let the car idle and then slow down, and then brake gently and smoothly.
In winter, when you brake sharply, there may be a terrible drift phenomenon. Once this happens, the driver should turn the steering wheel in the direction of the car slipping.
If you want to try snowmobiles in Lapland, please also keep in mind the above winter driving skills.
After the car was parked outdoors all night, the car was piled with thick snow and frost the next day. The first thing to do when you go out in the morning is to clean up the snow and ice on the car before you can get on the road safely. There are engine preheaters in many places in Finland, and car owners without garages will connect their cars to power in outdoor parking lots. Even in the coldest winter, the car can start smoothly and quickly as long as the engine preheater is used.
To sum up, winter in Finland? Driving skills are to slow down, turn the steering wheel smoothly, brake as soon as possible, remove snow and ice after staying overnight, and warm up before driving.
Trains in Finland
If you are not confident about your winter driving skills, you can still rely on the transportation network composed of planes, trains, buses and ferries in Finland.
Finland has perfect train facilities and beautiful scenery outside the window. Aircraft routes are quite dense, and there are many airports in China, even in the far north.
There are many sightseeing cruise ships along the coast and inland rivers, and you can also travel to Baltic countries;
Finland's bus lines are one of the densest networks in Europe, covering more than 90% of public roads.
It is no exaggeration to say that every corner of Finland is connected by convenient public transportation.