Rules for Driving in Chicago

Stay safe in your Chicago car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Chicago.

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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Chicago with our useful guide to the “dos and don’ts” of Chicago car hire.

Driving in Chicago is exactly the same as in Britain; be careful in Chicago, and obey the law.

The biggest difference between driving in Chicago and in Britain is the fact that people in Chicago drive on the "wrong" side of the road. In Chicago, for the first couple of miles of Chicago car hire this can feel strange, so stick to quiet Chicago roads until you're used to it.

Most people arrange automatic car hire in Chicago, as not using the gears makes driving easier in Chicago.

Speed Limits in Chicago

On Interstate roads around Chicago, speed limits are between 55 and 75 mph. In Chicago itself, speed limits are around 45mph. Speed limits in Chicago are posted along the side of all roads. In Chicago if you break the speed limit, the Chicago police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Chicago

Drink driving is a serious offence in Chicago, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In Chicago, you can have some alcohol before driving in Chicago, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in Chicago whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

General hints for driving your hire car in Chicago

In Chicago, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In Chicago, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.

If in Chicago you see a school bus stop in Chicago to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.

In Chicago you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Chicago.

When approaching a junction on an Interstate near Chicago, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".

In Chicago if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Chicago, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.

Speed limits and distances on signs in Chicago are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all Chicago fuel stations.

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