Insurance question - World Nomads standard cover motorbike accidents?
3 Answers from travellers
You're NOT covered. World Nomads specifically requires a valid license for the class of vehicle. Car license doesn't cover scooter/motorcycle unless your home country license explicitly permits it (in some countries it does - UK 'A1 provisional', US varies by state, most EU no). Sri Lanka legally requires you to have an International Driving Permit with motorcycle class endorsement. Renting without = you pay everything out of pocket for any accident. Motorbike accidents are the #1 travel insurance claim here. Please check your home license and consider not renting if not covered.
^ this is the correct answer. Also: even if 'covered', WN often denies claims where alcohol was involved (even one beer). Read fine print. Real talk - if you're not experienced on a scooter and don't have proper endorsement, skip. Tuk-tuks or PickMe are affordable, and Sri Lankan roads are gnarly.
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