2.      Unless otherwise stated, you may turn RIGHT at a RED traffic light providing of course that it is safe to do so. When crossing the road on foot, make sure that you look LEFT first.

3.      When going to petrol stations, you may be required to pay before filling up. All cars use regular unleaded petrol and it is cheaper to use Self Service stations.

4.      If stopped by the police you must stay in your vehicle until the officer comes to you. Do not attempt to get out of the car. If you do not have both your driving license and rental agreement with you, you can be fined.

5.      Should you have an accident, you MUST report it to the local Police. You must not leave the scene of an accident and you must ask for a copy of the report for your car rental company. You should then telephone your car rental company and advise them of the situation.

6.      NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE: It is illegal in the State of Florida to visibly carry alcohol or to have an opened container of alcohol in the vehicle. If you are found guilty of Driving Whilst Intoxicated, you will go to prison.

7.      On multi-lane roads, vehicles in both the outside and inside lanes can overtake you. American drivers in general will not allow you to cut in so make sure that you are in the correct lane at junctions.

8.      Roads are much wider than in the U.K. and driving tends to be easier.

9.      Rush hour is normally between 7:00 and 10:30 in the morning and between 15:00 and 19:00 in the afternoon.

School Buses

You are required to STOP if a school bus stops, even if you are on the other side of the road.

1. It is illegal to overtake a school bus when it is stopped for loading or unloading passengers.
2. You should remain stationary until all the children are clear of the road and the bus has moved off.

When entering a school district, watch out for reduced speed signs.