I am planning to rent a car and drive by myself during the summer vacation in the UK. What are some traffic rules that I should pay special attention to there? Please provide practical information ?
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In the UK, it is important to have a GPS navigator when driving. It is recommended to purchase or rent one in advance before departure.
The traffic speed in the UK is very fast, with speeds of 50 and 60 being normal even on sharp bends. It is difficult to drive in the city, and roundabouts and intersections are completely different from those in the country. Drive carefully and pay attention to the safety of pedestrians and vehicles.
Actually, renting a car in the UK is not complicated, but if you encounter any violations, you must deal with them in a timely manner. Be careful when driving, maintain the car in good condition, and returning the car is also not complicated. Finally, the fuel must be filled up, and keep the fuel receipt.
When driving in the UK, never be in a hurry, understand the traffic rules, and giving way is important. If it's not absolutely necessary, don't drive into busy city centers. It's easy to get frustrated when encountering road repairs or dual carriageways. When parking outdoors, it's usually necessary to place the receipt in a visible location inside the car for police inspection.
About speeding, in the UK, it is claimed that places with cameras will definitely record the speed of the car, but I found a problem in the actual driving process, that is, everyone is driving extremely fast, far exceeding the speed of 80 miles per hour, while the speed limit on the highway is generally 70 miles per hour.
When staying, try to choose accommodation with parking facilities, preferably hotels with free parking. When driving, pay attention to giving way to pedestrians and vehicles on the main road and roundabouts, and give way to vehicles inside the roundabout.
The roads in the UK are narrow, the cars are fast, there are many roundabouts and intersections, and the distances between them are very close, and there are many bends. You still have to drive carefully.
In addition to the above, I personally think it's important to prepare some English vocabulary that will definitely be used, such as insurance, driver... It's best to install an electronic dictionary on your phone, which will be even more convenient.
The roads in the UK are narrow, with gravel and slippery. Pay attention to the vehicle's glass and tire issues.
In March, when driving in the UK, I always get angry stares from other drivers at roundabouts and don't understand why; later I heard someone say that I got the priority order wrong, and vehicles entering the roundabout must give way to vehicles already on the roundabout.
When driving in the UK, it is important to do your homework and be familiar with traffic laws. Otherwise, driving can be difficult because local vehicles move at high speeds. However, there is no need to worry too much because local drivers are very law-abiding and courteous.