Iceland Academy: How to drive in Iceland

Jónas Guðmundsson, teacher of the new driving course.

Jónas Guðmundsson, teacher of the new driving course. Photo: Iceland Academy

How to drive in Iceland ’ in the latest in a series of online classes offered by Iceland Academy, a new campaign aimed at enabling tourists to get their most out of the trip to Iceland in a safe and responsible manner.

The class teaches visitors to Iceland how to adapt their driving to the various different conditions they may encounter in Iceland, such as one-lane bridges, transition from tarmac to gravel roads, and when sheep are nearby.

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What to do when a single-lane bridge is ahead?

What to do when a single-lane bridge is ahead? Photo: Iceland Monitor/Ragnar Axelsson

Locals and visitors are encouraged to let as many people as possible know about this class, and about Iceland Academy in general, via social media so everybody can benefit from the Iceland wisdom.

The online courses previous released are:

  • How to avoid hot-tub awkwardness
  • Responsible travelling in Iceland
  • Staying safe in Iceland
  • A guide to winter sports in Iceland

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