13.2 Прочитай, переведи и запомни Road rules of the United Kingdom:

There are some key British road rules to help awareness of different driving laws in foriegn countries.

Which Side of the Road?

In the United Kingdom, please drive on the LEFT side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

• Do not use mobile phone to call or text while driving.

• On Roundabouts, drivers to the right have right of way.

• Use the outside right lane to overtake on motorways.

• There is a congestion charge when driving in London.

• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way.

• There are speed cameras on all types of road.

Speed Limits

For a standard rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)

• Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)

• Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to be wearing a seatbelt.

• Children under 3 years and less than 135cm must use the correct child seat.

Compulsory Equipment

There is no compulsory equipment needed in the UK.

13.3 Прочитай, переведи и запомни Road rules of the United States of America:

Which Side of the Road?

In the USA, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

• Do not use mobile phone to call or text while driving.

• On Roundabouts (Traffic Circles or Rottary), drivers to the left have right of way.

• America is full of Toll Roads, also known as Turnpikes. Keep lots of spare change in your car as only some booths accept Debit and Credit cards.

• Do not overtake school buses.

• Please be aware you may turn right at lights (in some States, when shown by signs).

• If pulled over by Police, do not exit your vehicle. Turn the ignition off and sit patiently with your hands visible.

Speed Limits

Each State will have its own speed regulations to abide by, please use this as a guide to road speeds, not the actual State traffic speed limits:

• Urban areas: 20 - 35 mph

• School Zone: 10 - 20 mph

• 2 lane Highway:55 - 65 mph

• Motorways:65 - 70 mph

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to be wearing a seatbelt, you will be fined.

• Each State has its own rules and regulations about child seats and seatbelt laws.

Compulsory Equipment

There is no compulsory equipment needed in the USA.

13.4 Прочитай, переведи и запомни Road rules of Austria:

Which Side of the Road?

In Austria, please drive on the RIGHT side of the road.

Unique Country Driving Laws

• Do not use your horn around Vienna, and hospitals, you may be fined.

• You must obtain a voucher when parking, these can be bought almost anywhere.

• Do not overtake school buses, when the yellow lights are flashing.

Speed Limits

For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:

• Urban areas: up to 31 mph (50 km/h)

• Rural areas: 62 mph (100 km/h)

• Motorways: up to 80 mph (130 km/h)

• Snow Chains is 31 mph (50 km/h)

A general rule around Austrian towns is a speed limit of 18mph (30km)

Child Safety / Seatbelt Laws

It is compulsory for all inside the vehicle to wear a seatbelt. 

• All children under 14 and less than 1.50 metres in height, are not permitted to travel as a front or rear seat passenger unless using suitable restraint system for their height / weight.

• Sports cars may not transport chidren under 14.

Compulsory Equipment

• Warning triangle

• First-aid kit

• Reflective jacket