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Top Tips for driving in the UK

· Â Â If you've never been to the UK or drove there before, a detailed map or good satellite navigation or GPS system is very useful, and this will help you navigate the roads when you go from scenic attraction to attraction!

 ·  Make sure to get your valid driving license with you at all times on the way â € "you may be asked to present it at a checkpoint!

 ·  Holders of which comes from abroad is capable of driving up to 12 months in the United Kingdom. At present, anyone from the age 17 years is allowed to run in the United Kingdom, provided they have a provisional license and is accompanied by a fully qualified driver with at least 3 years' driving experience.
· Â Â Make sure you are driving on the left side of the road. You do not overtake on the left â € "right when it is safe to do it!
 · a British roads are classified as M (Highway Road) or A or B roads. Local authorities may also consider naming the C, D or E (classified). The roads are numbered based on a classified system. A large part of the larger cities connected by routes Motorways. A roads are known as main roads, which are not part of the British highways.
  · rules governing the use of traffic roundabouts throughout the United Kingdom are as follows: Always give way to traffic coming from the right.

· Â Â In the main, driving the speed limit in towns and cities is 30 miles per hour. In some urban roads you can drive the 40 miles in timen so Watch for road signs! In rural areas you can reach a speed limit of 60 miles per hour on regular roads and highway and highway roads allows you To run at speed limit of 70 miles per hour. Be careful of speed cameras â € "they are very common on highways, so beware of speed!

·   Donâ € ™ t drink and drive, â € "blood-alcohol level in the UK is 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml blood. It is very serious crime to be above the legal limit when tested, so donâ € ™ t ruin your vacation by drunk driving and get prosecuted.

· Â Â In the United Kingdom is a strong presence of unmarked police cars on the road to perform random vehicle control â € "so be sure to get the belt on both front and rear. Child restraints and child seats are mandatory for Law, so be sure to get them included in your car lease! Itâ € ™ s also illegal to use a handheld phone while driving, so Be aware of this.

  · Acquire a good knowledge of the British rules of the road by studying the Highway Code and become familiar with British road signage and markings, speed limits and zones for parking!

· Â Â Check out the AA website for car advice and some good UK map.

· Â Â If you have not yet hired a car as of yet for your UK holiday, so we advise you to do it as quickly as possible. Remember to book In good time before your holiday! Make sure you are 100% sure what is included in your rental and what insurance you are covered for. And when you collect your rental vehicle ensure that all your additional rental requests (GPS systems, fleet companies, high chair, etc.) are all included, and there is no harm already done to the car!

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