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Visitors to the United Kingdom need to learn how to drive car in UK even you are going to drive rental cars.
Left, right, left?
The British drive on the left, as in the days of horseback travel this put the "offside" to the edge of the road. All overtaking is, therefore, on the right. Following vehicles are obliged to keep a set distance from those in front and drivers must give way, generally speaking, to vehicles on the right.
Alcohol
There are severe penalties, including imprisonment, for driving with a Blood / Alcohol level exceeding 80 mg per 100 ml
Seat Belts
Seat belts must be worn at all times in both the front and back seats.
Child Safety
Children under 12 must not sit in front seats - except for infants or young children in baby or "booster" seats.
Speeding
Speed limits are rigorously enforced, providing as they do a main source of income for provincial police forces, and special cameras are in use.
General speed rules (unless otherwise posted)
2 In towns - 30 mph (48 kph)
2 Major roads bypassing towns - 40 mph (64 kph)
2 Most "B" roads - 50 mph (80 kph)
2 Most "A" roads - 60 mph (96 kph)
2 Motorways - 70 mph (112 kph)
General points on driving in Britain
Books and pamphlets about driving regulatiosn in Britain can be obtained from your local car club, or by accessing this web site.
Seat Belts, front and rear
It is a legal requirement to wear seat belts, both in the front and rear seats. Every individual is responsible for wearing his or her seat belt and can be prosecuted for breaking the law
Driving licences
Visitors to the United Kingdom may drive rental cars using their national licence, provided it is in a language which uses Roman letters and numbers. Holders of other licences must also show an International driving permit in English.
Links Driving school in London offers different types of courses to help their students to drive safely and with experience. For more details visit our websites LinksDriving.
