Rules for Driving in Clearwater

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Clearwater

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

Drink Driving in Clearwater

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Clearwater

  • In Clearwater, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In Clearwater, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • If in Clearwater you see a school bus stop in Clearwater to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.
  • In Clearwater you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Clearwater.
  • When approaching a junction on an Interstate near Clearwater, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".
  • In Clearwater if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Clearwater, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Clearwater are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all Clearwater fuel stations.
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