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Energies
Australia3225 Posts
More specifically to all my brethren driving on the left hand side of the road who have driven in the US, is it difficult adjusting to the other side of the road? I read somewhere that you can turn right on a red light if it's clear, just like you could on a dropped arrow in Australia? Any info is appreciated, I don't want to get caught out.  | ||
Antoine
United States7481 Posts
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On September 14 2010 22:33 Energies wrote: I read somewhere that you can turn right on a red light if it's clear, just like you could on a dropped arrow in Australia? Each State has different driving laws. In most, it's ok though. How old are you? I think for most companies, you need to be 25 to rent a car in the US. | ||
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Energies
Australia3225 Posts
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illu
Canada2531 Posts
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Zapperkhan
United States436 Posts
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On September 14 2010 22:53 Energies wrote: I didn't even consider that aspect of it to be honest... I'm 23. Check the various companies. Some still let you rent a car, but there will be an extra charge for being <25. | ||
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Amber[LighT]
United States5078 Posts
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ZapRoffo
United States5544 Posts
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NukeTheBunnys
United States1004 Posts
As for driving on the right, as long as there is traffic on the road I imagine it wouldn't be that hard as driving into on coming traffic is stupid everywhere. If you are driving at night on not so well trafficked roads pay attention, I have heard stories about people from the US driving on the wrong side when they travel to foreign countries under these conditions Also if you are an Austrialian automobile association member, you are eligible for all the benefits that an American automobile association would get EDIT: On September 14 2010 23:21 ZapRoffo wrote: In New York City (not sure about whole state of New York) and some other places right turn on red is not allowed. Most places it is though except when there is a sign saying you can't (these signs are common). Im positive that is only in NYC. NYC is one of the places where its local law and unfortunately it is not posted anywhere, you just need to know. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32025 Posts
Dunno bout the permits bit. I would check with whatever state you plan on staying in. | ||
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LiAlH4
New Zealand111 Posts
So long as you think about which side of the road you need to turn onto at intersections, you won't have a problem. Oh, and if you ever get to a roundabout, be very careful because americans don't know how to use them properly (at least where I've been.) | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32025 Posts
On September 15 2010 00:24 LiAlH4 wrote: Oh, and if you ever get to a roundabout, be very careful because americans don't know how to use them properly (at least where I've been.) yes yes, and our wonderful engineers love putting them out on the roads anyway!! two things to assume at circles: 1) the jackass in front of you will abruptly slam their breaks, even if they have the right of way and 2) expect no one to let you through and for people to just lanes at the worst time because they missed the exit and dont realize it's a circle they can hit again in a second... | ||
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NukeTheBunnys
United States1004 Posts
On September 15 2010 00:48 Hawk wrote: yes yes, and our wonderful engineers love putting them out on the roads anyway!! two things to assume at circles: 1) the jackass in front of you will abruptly slam their breaks, even if they have the right of way and 2) expect no one to let you through and for people to just lanes at the worst time because they missed the exit and dont realize it's a circle they can hit again in a second... I haven't seen many roundabouts in my driving experience all over the north east. Because you don't come across them often people are terrible at using them. Recently I have come across more since I just moved to Massachusetts a few months ago, but you cant gauge anything by how people in mass drive, its all just sooooo terrible at all aspects of driving which is only magnified by how amazingly poorly planed the road system is. | ||
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QuanticHawk
United States32025 Posts
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tofucake
Hyrule18934 Posts
Too many people don't realize that it's a law in most states. If you don't obey it (even in other states), I can guarantee you will get tailgated. Also, speed limit means MINIMUM speed as well. Going 25 in a 35 will get people mad at you (people like me). Most states, wipers on = headlights on (except for cleaning the windshield). And yes, it's a windshield. It shields you from wind & bugs & debris. Finally, and this is pretty much true in every first world country....if you're speeding and you see a cop, he's seen you. Don't slam on your brakes and cause the person behind you to crash into your ass. Finally again, don't slow down like a fucknut because some guy has a flat tire. I'll hit you if you do that. | ||
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LiAlH4
New Zealand111 Posts
On September 14 2010 22:53 Energies wrote: I didn't even consider that aspect of it to be honest... I'm 23. You might want to find a local STA travel branch (or some other student travel specialist), and contact them about car rentals. They generally can get decent discounts if you're a student (or were recently a student), regardless of age. | ||
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hifriend
China7935 Posts
insurance is for douchebags | ||
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