Hints for new drivers in Orlando from UK

[tuzanne]

It is legal in America to overtake on the inside, so be careful when changing lanes.

Bear in mind that in Florida you can turn right at a Red Traffic light whenever safe to do so.

Always have quarters in the car ready for the tolls on highways, which only take exact change. The toll to Disney via Osceola Parkway from Terra Verde is an example of this. They ask for 75c toll but don#8217;t tell you that exact change is needed until you are committed to the slip road.

Sue

[Nostromo]

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Bear in mind that in Florida you can turn right at a Red Traffic light whenever safe to do so.

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Not always. There are some traffic stops where one canot turn right on red at any time. These spots have clear signs marked "No Turning Right on Red" or something similar.

[amy]

These are normally near schools or areas with a lot of peds

[blott]

And don't forget you have to come to a definite stop first or you risk getting a ticket.

[lisi]

I second the "make sure you have some quarters with you"! Last year - my son had never driven in the States before and we missed a turning and ended up on an automatic toll - no going back - unmanned and no quarters! said something about an 80 dollar fine - he was quite worried and we fiddled about for ages and then went for it - lights flashed, bells rang - you never heard such a noise. We quite thought the police would come bearing down on us - however, we eventually got back on the right road but my son was very unnerved and we thought all holiday that we would be apprehended! To date we have heard nothing - but we are back again in October and who knows! [msntongue]

Lisi

[blott]

I think you only get hanged, drawn and quartered on your second offence Lisi! [msnwink]

[pauline]

Hi

Can anyone recommend a site for first time drivers in Florida as I too am a bit frightened

Thanks

[blott]

Don't worry Pauline, it's really easy as long as you remember to stay on the 'wrong' side of the road!

[chrizzy100]

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I think you only get hanged, drawn and quartered on your second offence Lisi! [msnwink]
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On the Cape you do hard time..then you're hung drawn and quartered...its about the only crime our cops get.....hehehehehe

[Nostromo]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by pauline
Hi

Can anyone recommend a site for first time drivers in Florida as I too am a bit frightened

Thanks
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When I had to drive for the first time in the USA, I was worried too. But it is an absolute doddle, even if you have never driven on the right side of the road. You'll get used to it very quickly and then chide yourself for having worried so much. What's more, it is actually enjoyable!

I used to know a site with advice and instructions for driving in the US. If I find it, I'll DM it to you.