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following is some useful information for driving in
Britain.
While driving in Britain you must always
drive on the left-hand side. Cars will be merging from
your right.
Roundabouts - yield to your right getting
on a roundabout. If they have more than one lane take
the outside lane only if you are getting off at the
first exit.
The right lanes are for overtaking. Don't
overtake on the inside and don't sit in the overtaking
lane.
Give yourself more time than you think
to get places, especially if you are going through towns.
Traffic signs are different. Give Way
translates to Yield.
Every junction is marked . There are large
signs on the major roads and fingerposts on the minor
ones.
Motorways have large BLUE signs with white
lettering.
A and most B roads (the next major roads)
have Green signs with white lettering.
The Highway Code is strictly adhered to and on the
spot fines are issued for all road traffic offences,
not just speeding.
Don't pass on the left or on the inside
of the car in front unless the car is turning to the
right and it is safe to do so.
Speed limits vary according to the type
of road you are driving on. The different limits are
as follows:
30mph (50kph) in urban areas
60mph (96kph) on two-way roads away from
urban areas.
70mph (112 kph) on motorways and dual
carriageways
Camping vans or cars towing a caravan
are restricted to:
50 mph (80 kph) on normal roads
away from urban areas
60 mph (96 kph) on dual carriageways
- If you are considering a leisurely trip heading
North after seeing the wonders of the South consider
the M10 - A1 less traffic and some interesting sights
to see on the way.
- Watch out for narrow bridge signs. You won't get
more than one car across at a time. In the heartland
where there is a large canal system the bridges
are narrow and steep. In many cases you won't be
able to see the other side of the bridge from where
you are as the rise is so rapid. Sound your horn
before proceeding and don't go very fast.
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