Driving in Italy is totally different to driving in other countries, to help you acclimatise, here are some key tips:-
* Italians do not consider it rude to tailgate.
* Horns are used excessively so it is difficult to determine who they are intended for. Try to notice what is happening and ignore the extra beeping.
* Hazard lights are used to indicate that traffic is slow and attention is needed.
* Flashing lights does not give you right of way, it is to inform you that they are coming.
* Right on Red is illegal unless marked.
* Italian law allows you to overtake traffic to pass on the left only.
* Some junctions have no stop lights or traffic control. The vehicle on the right has the right of way unless there is a stop sign.
* Traffic circles or roundabouts are common. When entering a circle, yield to traffic in the circle.
* Drunk driving is an extremely serious offense in Italy. In Italy, a blood alcohol level is 0.05 is positive of proof of drunk driving. If you are under 21 or have been a licensed driver for less than 3 years , the legal limit for alcohol in your system while driving in Italy is 0.00
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