Rules for Driving in San Jose

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

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

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

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

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

Speed Limits in San Jose

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

Drink Driving in San Jose

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

General hints for driving your hire car in San Jose

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