Rules for Driving in San Diego

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in San Diego

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

Drink Driving in San Diego

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

General hints for driving your hire car in San Diego

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