driving tips for a 1st timer

[george]

As to the earlier posting re: 'Make certain the steering wheel is in the middle of the road' I have the additional tips.
Try to be behind the wheel all the time and don't dive for cover over the seat with the kids and mother-in-law.
On a serious note when picking up your rental find out where the windscreen wipers are as you may get a sudden rain storm the like you have not seen. It is a tip gained from not following my own advice. Driving in Florida fine. Far better than your ride to your UK airport.[msncool][msncool]

[Pikey1999]

Stick to the speed limits, don't drink and drive, turn right at a red light when it's safe to pull out and wait to pass school buses when they have their warning lights flashing.
Oh and be careful when your at lights coming out of a one way street. It's the only occasion that still gets me attempting to drive on the wrong side of the street. [:I]

[bridget]

The first time I drove in Florida, I was so nervous I was shaking all over. Hard to tell a first timer but you really do have to relax and not rush it. (as my Dad says, b*****r everyone else)... Make sure your front seat passenger knows exactly where you're going and that you've got a good map. You can turn right at a red light as long as it's clear. I found the hardest thing was not using 2 feet to drive - I'd never driven an automatic car before - but after that first drive, you'll be loving it! Good luck and have fun.

PS: don't do what my father-in-law did. He took a turn off at Disney - the sign clearly said the limit was 15mph and he was doing about 60 and we all nearly ended up in a lake!