The traffic rules in the United States are different from those in China, so you must pay more attention when you first get on the road.
- Pedestrian right of way
In the United States, the law provides that pedestrians have the absolute right of way. Only cars give way to people, not people give way to cars. If you try to challenge this law, you will be waiting for not only a high fine, and in serious cases, there may be jail time. Although pedestrians in the United States also follow the same instructions as vehicles, but when driving through the intersection, if there are pedestrians crossing the road, regardless of the situation, all vehicles of all sizes must stop to give way, even in places without crosswalks, drivers will see pedestrians will be kind enough to stop, this is a minimum of common sense in the United States.
- Be ready to stop when you see a school bus stop
In the United States, school buses are marked in yellow, so pay attention when you see a bus stop. Generally, when a school bus stops, a “STOP” sign extends from the side of the bus. When this sign appears, all cars in front and behind must come to a complete stop until the sign is retracted.
- Stop on the right when you hear a police car siren
When driving on the road, as soon as you hear an ambulance, or police siren, immediately lean to the right to see if you need to stop and wait for the siren vehicle to pass before driving. If you violate traffic laws unfortunately caught by the police, do not get out of the car, you can do is to pull over to the side of the road, sit in the car and wait for the police to come, once you get out of the car without the police will require the case, waiting for you can not be a fine, may be the police gun child! Always remember to have a police car with you, immediately pull over, such as a police car with the stop, immediately stop and turn off the engine, do not get out of the car, wait for the police to come, listen to the police, the accident license and answer questions. Get out of the car is considered a dangerous act of resistance, if you do not happen to get out of the car, please raise your hands high to avoid misunderstanding.
- Red octagonal “stop” sign (“Stop” Sign)
In the United States, there is an obvious red octagonal “Stop” sign erected at the intersections in the side streets and alleys. Depending on the road conditions, some intersections have four “Stop” signs, while others have only two, so be sure to stop and look carefully. These intersections often have few cars and few people, but you must come to a complete stop, look around, and then step on the gas. Even if the intersection is completely free of cars and no one, you must stop and steady, and then go. What point brake a little, do not stop steady, out of slipping past and other behavior, seen by the police will eat a ticket. Domestic friends to the United States after driving often eat tickets is this, so do not take it lightly.
- Right turn on red
In the United States, especially in Los Angeles, there are many intersections when the red light, you can not turn right, be sure to read the markings. When you turn right on red, you must first stop for a few seconds, even if there are no vehicles coming from the opposite or left side, and then stop and go. Some intersections have a no right turn on red sign. If you don’t pay attention and are caught on camera or stopped by the police, you will be counted as a red light runner.
- Turn right when the light is green
Turn right when the light is green, but also to slow down first, see if there are no pedestrians on the right sidewalk before walking. If there are pedestrians, no matter how slow he walks, whether he is a certain distance from you, must stop and so on. With pedestrians to grab the road, you will be fined as usual!
- Observe the speed limit sign
The speed limit is generally 65 mph on highways, 45 mph in urban areas, and 35 mph on side streets and alleys in the United States. If there is a school in the neighborhood, the speed limit is 25 mph. Be aware that the distance in the United States is calculated in miles (miles), 1 mile = 1.6 kilometers.
- The importance of driving insurance
U.S. traffic regulations require motorists to carry proof of insurance when driving, the U.S. insurance is with the person, China’s insurance is with the car. The principle of insurance binding in the United States not only provides protection for renters, but also is linked to driving violation records and bank loan credit data. Therefore, for a long time, Americans have formed the concept of obeying traffic rules to ensure personal credit.
- The importance of seat belts
Whether driving, or passenger seat on the people, must always wear a good seat belt, do not wear a seat belt as usual by the fine. Sitting in the back seat of the person, the best also wear seat belt. In addition, a special reminder, if there are small children, must sit in a child seat. California requires children under 60 pounds or 6 years of age to ride in a child seat (standards vary by state), so you can’t save money on this! Car rental companies have child seats for rent.
- Don’t talk on your cell phone while driving
There are a lot of police officers on the roads in the United States, and one will appear out of nowhere. Several friends have been fined $175 and $200 for talking on the phone (standards vary from state to state).
- Don’t honk your horn
Chinese people should pay special attention to driving in the United States, most cities in the United States are not allowed to honk the horn, urging other vehicles and honking the horn is a very rude behavior.
- Don’t park in handicapped spaces
If you have able-bodied passengers in your car, do not park in a handicapped space. All public parking lots in the United States have spaces reserved for people with disabilities, and they are usually the most accessible spaces. If you park in one of those spaces and there are no disabled people in the car, you could be waiting for a hefty ticket!
- Don’t park on the street
Parking on American streets is very strict, and there are usually parking regulation signs erected on both sides of the street. Some signs will indicate what times parking is not allowed because the street is cleared, and some signs will indicate parking precautions for those who do not have a parking permit for that block. Even in the same area, the disparity between different streets is very wide.
- “Car Pool” lane
If there is only one person in the car, don’t take the Car Pool Line, in the United States, there is a special lane for those two or more passengers (the innermost lane), which is equivalent to our highway overtaking lane. If a person’s car to this lane was found by the police will be fined.
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