Rules for Driving in Raleigh/Durham

Stay safe in your Raleigh/Durham car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Raleigh/Durham.

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in Raleigh Durham

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

Drink Driving in Raleigh Durham

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

General hints for driving your hire car in Raleigh Durham

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