Rules for Driving in Dallas

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Dallas

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

Drink Driving in Dallas

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Dallas

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