Rules for Driving in Houston

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Houston

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

Drink Driving in Houston

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Houston

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

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

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

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

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

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

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