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Hey Guys,
I'll be visiting to USA soon. I already have my international driver's
license. But I am not aware of traffic rules in USA. Does any one know from
where I can get information regarding traffic lights, speed limit of car
etc? If you people have some ideas, please help me.
But be true to your word, as I don’t want it to be “blind leading the
blind”
Thanks for your time.
Jacsonhussay
What state are you visiting? Certain states have slightly different rules
than others, for example in Pennsylvania we have the "no turn on red" signs
in certain places, but I was told that in New York, the "no turn on red"
rule applies everywhere, that they dont have signs for it.
newyorker
http://www.usatourist.com/english/tips/driving.html
Other than that it's extremely easy to follow US laws... I don't remember
anything from taking driver education in school since it's just common
sense...
obey the speed limits -- in Chicago, the usual street limit is 30 or 35 on
some larger streets, 20-25 on smaller and one-way streets, every highway in
Chicago-area is 55mph speed limit, but it's almost 100% safe to drive 60-65
next to police without consequences... on the street, 2-3mph is most you
want to go over speed limit, 5 is risking it big time in most places
green=go, yellow=don't get stuck in middle of intersection during yellow
because you'll either 1. get hit by a car who's going fast on the other
street and just catches the green, or 2. you'll get a ticked in the mail
and a photo of your car going through red, red= no go.
pedestrians, as dumb as they are 95% of the time, have all the rights and
you're screwed if you even complain about one crossing the street at the
wrong time, etc.
lastly, PLEASE WATCH FOR MOTORCYCLES.... I ride almost daily and the amount
of carelessness and stupidity on the road is beyond me... don't get me
wrong, I'm 23 and have a nice, somewhat fast car (BMW 328i) and while I do
drive fast on the highway, take some nice corners with a good speed, etc.
and while I've had my share of tickets at a younger age for speeding, I'm
always watching around me and do stupid stuff when there's no one there...
other drivers I see are putting their make-up on, shaving, brushing their
teeth, READING A BOOK!!...the list goes on
Sorry a little venting haha... good luck with the driving buddy
lecchilo
When you arrive go to your area's DMV or RMV. It will varry
state-to-state, but here in MA they have booklets for drivers who are going
to be taken their written exam. It has all the things you need to know.
giant016
Hi,
First of all, welcome to US, the country that is always on the move. It is
good that you have an international driving license. Here we drive on the
left side of the road. Do some webs search on traffic rules and signs so
that you can be familiar with the rules of the road. If you want to get
information regarding traffic lights, speed limit of car, speed cameras and
the most important thing, which we all fear i.e. hidden cops who can catch
you any where and that too red handed, have a look at *****************
really gets you going on the roads with a confidence.
Wish u a safe driving.
Malina_mark
Actually, everywhere I have been in the US, we drive on the RIGHT side of
the road :banghead:
newyorker
You know what they say about guys who drive on the left side of the
road...:laughing:
chris_knows
just dont take the cops gun and you will be okay hahahah:orglaugh:
Melonsgurl88
no i dont...what do they say...tell me tell me
newyorker
...Same thing they say about guys with an earring on their left.
chris_knows
So what do they say about young men who are fascinated with the cars that
come from countries whom drive on the left?
DSMer
hmmm.... down here... it's the right... must be to do with where we drive.
windsonian
I'm sure your parents will love you just the same...JPSo I may be onto
something lol.
chris_knows
You must have not driven in the U.S. very long or you would have already
been placed in a body bag in a morgue or spending several days in an
intensive care unit at some trauma center - consequences of driving on the
left side of the road in the U.S. while the rest of the country drives on
the right hand side.
tbaxleyjr
Most U.S. states have driving handbooks / manuals which can be found on
line. These will give you details about right turn on red, etc.
Most areas of the U.S. strictly enforce the following laws -
-intoxicated (drunk) driving or driving under the influence of drugs
(penalties range from stiff fines to loss of your car and from 2 to 10 days
in jail for the first offense depending on where you are caught)
- speeding in school zones during the times specified on the sign or while
the warning lights are flashing. Some states classify speeding in school
zones as reckless driving with stiff fines and license suspension.
- Many small towns and congested urban areas strictly enforce speed laws
and following distance laws - fines range from $75 - $400 depending on
where you are caught and how fast you were driving in excess of the speed
limit.
- No radar detectors in Virginia and several other states. Getting caught
in Virginia with a radar detector will lead to you having your radar
detector confiscated and fines.
- Be careful around red lights - many cities have photo enforcement for
traffic signals and speeding in certain locations
drive on the right hand side of the road, watch the neighborhoods you are
in if you are unfamiliar with the area and make sure you have good
directions (especially if driving multi-lane expressways found in major
U.S. cities such as Atlanta, New York, etc)
tbaxleyjr
tennessee's driver handbook can be found on line @
http://state.tn.us/safety/dlhandbook/menu.htm
tbaxleyjr
