It Hiring a car or van from Adrem Limburg It can be useful in some situations to transport goods or people easily. However, when hiring a vehicle, you must take into account the rules and regulations that apply to the rental agreement. One of the questions that may arise when hiring a car is: can the main driver of the hire car be someone other than the renter? This blog will delve deeper into this question.
Who is allowed to drive a rental car?
Persons aged 18 and over, in possession of a valid driving licence, may drive a hire car or van. Usually, this means a valid B driving licence. In some cases, a BE driving licence is required, for example, when you need certain types of trailers. In most cases, the person signing the rental agreement must also be the main driver of the hire vehicle. This means that if you rent a car, you must drive the vehicle yourself. Furthermore, as the main driver, you are responsible for complying with traffic regulations and keeping the car in good condition. However, it is not unusual for the renter to choose to add an additional driver to the rental agreement. For example, if you have to cover long distances, a second driver is very useful. In this case, you must taking a number of things into account. 
Is an additional driver allowed to drive the rental car?
There can only be one main driver per vehicle, but up to three additional drivers can usually be added. The main driver is typically the one who signs the rental agreement and is held legally responsible for the condition of the rental car. Who can serve as additional drivers depends on the car rental company. However, the same requirements usually apply to additional drivers as to the main driver. In short, additional drivers must have a valid driving licence and similar factors.
Is an additional driver insured in the rental car?
When you let an additional driver drive, and something happens, you as the renter are always responsible. So, in the event of a fine, it will be in your name, regardless of who was behind the wheel at that moment. If the additional driver is added to the rental agreement when renting the car, they are generally covered under the same tenant's insurance. This means that if damage or injury occurs during the rental period, the car rental company's insurance will cover the costs up to the amount specified in the policy. However, it is important to check the rental company's terms and conditions before renting the car and before assigning an additional driver. For example, some insurance policies may have a higher excess for additional drivers than for the renter or main driver. Other insurance policies may have restrictions on the number of additional drivers that can be added to the rental agreement.
Additional driver surcharge for rental car
At many car rental companies, you add an extra driver for a fixed daily fee. This means an extra driver is also insured while driving. At Adrem Car Rental, we do not charge extra costs for this. However, any additional drivers must be able to show a valid identification and driving licence when signing the rental agreement. This is for insurance purposes. Through Adrem Car Rental, you are insured against damage, liability, vandalism, and theft. This insurance is taken out with every rental transaction. Look on the website for the terms and conditions.
How can you add an additional driver?
For car rental companies, it can vary when and how you need to add an extra driver to the contract. Sometimes you can add an extra driver online, but often the extra driver must also come along to sign the rental agreement. They too will need to be able to show valid identification and a valid driving licence. The names and details of the extra drivers will then be listed on the rental agreement.
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Can the passenger only drive the rental car?
What if a company hires a car and doesn't have a main user but does have several additional drivers, in whose name will the car be registered?
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