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  • How to drive in USA - 6 easy steps - USA NEWS TODAY. These are just a few simple pointers that I picked up when driving in USA. Please feel free to correct me if any of my information is incorrect.
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  • @sheppy001
    @sheppy001 Před 4 lety +425

    As an Australian with roundabouts and traffic lights everywhere, the 4-way intersection gives me anxiety

    • @white3768
      @white3768 Před 3 lety +10

      They fucking suck. Nobody uses them correctly

    • @kapuagutchen8171
      @kapuagutchen8171 Před 3 lety +21

      The four way intersection is Probabaly what's causing Accidents. As an Australian I am a little worried now at this manouver.

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 Před 3 lety +1

      @@white3768 follow the rules and be cautious.

    • @bbehrens5454
      @bbehrens5454 Před 2 lety +15

      Don’t worry! These are extremely uncommon in every state besides Florida. You will only have to do this if a traffic light breaks and it is flashing red. Normally, 4-way stops are only in suburban areas. Whoever gets there first goes, and if you got there at the same time, just flash your high beams and wave the other person to go.

    • @thaddeuskeanu8456
      @thaddeuskeanu8456 Před 2 lety

      i guess Im asking the wrong place but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account..?
      I somehow lost the login password. I would appreciate any help you can give me

  • @vonJaerschky
    @vonJaerschky Před 5 lety +436

    As a Canadian who occasionally drives in the USA, my number one tip is to avoid all road rage incidents! You never know what kind of armament a driver is packing. Be polite, stay calm, mind your own business.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety +31

      Sounds like good advice. I've seen a few scary videos online which completely go along with what your saying.

    • @waynesimpson2074
      @waynesimpson2074 Před 5 lety +5

      @Sideways G I think Florida is one of the few states which has a law which condones pre-emtive shooting if the person feels threatened; as in a road rage situation.

    • @ktanner11
      @ktanner11 Před 4 lety +8

      Its as if you think you think we are all trigger happy phsycos. You do realize of all the civilian owned firearms on the planet we have like 40 some percent in the US? If you factor crime to population crimes involving firearms are low.

    • @dd859
      @dd859 Před 4 lety

      Wayne Simpson False

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 Před 2 lety

      @@ktanner11 damn

  • @Matt50gt
    @Matt50gt Před 2 lety +54

    That uncontrolled intersection at 4:25 was crazy. Multiple lanes, heavy traffic, no lights, no stop signs. I've never seen anything like that in California.

    • @zalaegerszeg9527
      @zalaegerszeg9527 Před 2 lety +2

      I’m from California and I have many times, In LA and Sf they have some of them

    • @HokgwaiXbirdmaN
      @HokgwaiXbirdmaN Před rokem +2

      Never see that in NY at that level. Usually at least side road has the stop sign.

    • @JGRosado95
      @JGRosado95 Před 10 měsíci +1

      It’s Florida. I hate driving in Florida. You don’t see that a lot here in the Northeast US

    • @rreagan007
      @rreagan007 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah multiple-lane 4-way stop signs are uncommon in most states. I think Florida is an exception.

    • @kittytana
      @kittytana Před 4 měsíci

      That intersection was a mess! Gave me anxiety just watching it and no one was following the rules lol

  • @Gene1227
    @Gene1227 Před 5 lety +80

    Just a footnote to the 4-way stop sign/intersection. If two cars (going in different directions) arrive at the same time - the car to the drivers right goes first. If there is not a car to your right, that means you go first. If you are not sure - someone will most likely wave you forward or if they see you hesitate, will just go themselves.
    Also I live in the Orlando area - glad to see you survived I-4!! It is a mess. It is currently under 22 miles of construction/redesign and populated with drivers and visitors from all over the world with varying degrees of skill and understanding of the traffic rules here. It is a battle out there for sure!

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety +3

      Gene Levulis good information Gene thank you for sharing that. I’ll be back in the states in August so I’ll be taking all of the comments on board.😎👍

    • @amandmcknight4962
      @amandmcknight4962 Před 2 lety

      Very nice

    • @thedarknight5714
      @thedarknight5714 Před 2 lety

      Awesome tip. You helped me better understand that rule, sir -- so thank you very much.

  • @highcountrypioneer3025
    @highcountrypioneer3025 Před 5 lety +82

    Im an ex Brit and I live in the states. Driving here is far easier than in the UK. Once you get used to lhd and accept there are no driving manners you are good.

    • @Eian_Anderson
      @Eian_Anderson Před 3 lety +4

      everyone says that about every place they didn't grow up. Every place people didnt grow up are bad at driving.

    • @chillis8267
      @chillis8267 Před 2 lety +4

      Ex Brit ?
      So now you aint no more Brit ?

    • @technicbyalamin7844
      @technicbyalamin7844 Před 2 lety

      How to Drive Mobile Crane
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    • @its_rick_james_bich2575
      @its_rick_james_bich2575 Před rokem +4

      @@chillis8267no, he’s now a proud American. The only time for him to play the Brit card is to impress some skirt who either thinks very Brit male is James Bond, or has regular dinner parties with the Queen, or prince andrew if you like pizza express.

  • @BuckMcAntlerson
    @BuckMcAntlerson Před 5 lety +85

    As a U.S. resident I found this very interesting to hear tips from a UK driver for here.
    Good stuff. Pretty solid advice and some I wouldn't even think of because I'm just used to it.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety +2

      Buck McAntlerson thanks Buck I appreciate that there is a lot that I am not aware of but hopefully people will keep me right if I get anything wrong. 😎👍

  • @TheAngrychipmunk96
    @TheAngrychipmunk96 Před 2 lety +22

    Jesus I'm glad I watched this! I'm heading to the US (from Ireland) at the end of rhe month and am renting a car for a while. I would have sat at a red light and waited for my arrow right regardless of how many angry beeps came from behind! I also think I would have stood staring at the cashier from outside waiting for them to authorise my pump.. Cheers!

    • @TheApp9
      @TheApp9 Před rokem +1

      Yes because it makes no sense to do it the other way. Seems impossible to me to fill up your car.

  • @vivalawholesome3483
    @vivalawholesome3483 Před 4 lety +36

    As a citizen who drives in the U.S.A everyday, I thought it was interesting to watch this video and I found it quite entertaining and informative. Although once I remember not too long ago, I traveled to the UK, fabulous country by the way, that the roads are MUCH tighter there. I wasn't driving, but if I rolled down my window, I could almost stick my hand out into the far side of the other lane. It can be very stressful as they know how to drive there and we don't, so being a foreigner and driving in a foreign country can be quite difficult. Props to Europeans for driving in tight spaces! I also noticed that the cars are much smaller. I think my Equinox would almost be big there in the UK.

  • @andrewr3981
    @andrewr3981 Před 3 lety +16

    I'm 17 years old and even though I already have my drivers license I still think it's a good idea to get more knowledge and perspectives from other people

    • @ottotater2787
      @ottotater2787 Před 2 lety +1

      get advanced driving lessons once you get your license. I'm not talking about someone retired guy that sits in the car next to you and says just be safe, I'm talking about someone that will teach you the dynamics of how the machine operates, and will teach you most importantly, the statistics of what really does cause real-world accidents,
      instead of what you're scared uncle thinks causes most accidents.
      Getting perspectives from other people can be helpful but can be quite dangerous in reality because people can mislead you. For example, my father instructed me how to drive and was very very safety conscious
      but when I took riding lessons from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, I found that what he had taught me was quite dangerous & in many cases illegal.
      Speeding is not the most common thing enforced by police regardless of what other people say. The speed limit is enforced but people will make you think that as long as you follow the speed limit you don't have to obey any other rules and that is just ridiculous. people will make you think that every time you see a cop pulling somebody over that is for speeding, and that is also not correct.
      Don't let people scare you, don't let people make it so complicated. Just always drive faster than traffic to your right and always drive slower than traffic to your left.
      Just like you don't want to tailgate somebody you don't want some car next to you changing lanes and hitting you Just cuz you think they can see you driving 10 ft away from a car is driving 10 ft away from a car and somebody is many times more likely to change lanes on you than they are too outbreak you so be more scared of the cars your next to then the car is your behind. Don't tailgate but don't drive right beside cars either. Don't impede faster traffic out of the right lane.
      and use turn indicators to indicate what you're "going to do" , not what you already started doing.
      follow those simple rules and you'll be safe but still I highly recommend everyone take "advanced" driving lessons.
      not tagart or some little Sears like driving school but real driving instructors.
      and if you have any interest in motorcycles then definitely take the motorcycle safety foundation course.

  • @disoriented1
    @disoriented1 Před 4 lety +66

    Great video!...my only tip would be..although most rules of the road are universal, don't assume anything when you cross a state line. I am behind the times, but I would rather be honked at for not turning right on red than being involved in an accident or ticketed by the police. Another tip...and this may seem strange to Europeans..and I won't defend our gun culture here in the U.S..but if you are stopped by the police. Pull over to a safe place on the right side of the road as soon as you are able. Turn on your 'flashers'. When the officer approaches you..usually on the left.."driver's side"..place both hands at the the 10 and 2 position..clearly visible on the wheel..and ensure any passengers also have their hands clearly visible. When and if asked, produce any needed identification, and before doing so, state to the officer what and why you are moving your hands..and then slowly do so. Most of the time, if you are pleasant and reasonable with a police officer, they will act in kind. But always remember that in their mind, you or one of your passengers has a firearm that may be used against them. Perception is reality in many cases..so always err on the side of caution. It's not a great statement about my nation..but it is common sense.

    • @Name-lt2tz
      @Name-lt2tz Před 2 lety

      about red light turn right he did not say to lets ofther cars go first which see green. Or is it not needed?

    • @bbehrens5454
      @bbehrens5454 Před 2 lety

      @@Name-lt2tz If the road onto which you are turning right has no oncoming traffic in the lane into which you’re turning, you may go.

    • @graeme4540
      @graeme4540 Před rokem +2

      @Name if you are from the UK as I am treat the right turn on red just like our give way junctions. Just be sure to come to full stop before proceeding

  • @bbehrens5454
    @bbehrens5454 Před 2 lety +15

    As someone who learned driving in a country with no right turn on red lights but now drives in America, I must give you an American piece of advice. A right turn on red is practically required if there are no cars coming. Even if there is nobody around, it is considered extremely suspicious to wait around. Cops will think you are under the influence or elderly. Simply: Get in the right hand lane and turn on the right turn indicator as you approach. Stop at the white line at the red light. Look for pedestrians, then “inch out”/“creep out”. If you can see that it is clear, go.
    (Side note, you really don’t need to indicate unless you’re in heavy traffic. Most cops in big cities really don’t care.)

  • @joespittle1
    @joespittle1 Před 5 lety +23

    4:40 basically it's the order that you get there is the order you go. If there is a pedestrian crossing that blocks your path, THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY. it is insane how many Americans don't know this.

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 Před 3 lety +3

      If the pedestrian has just stepped off the curb on the side opposite you he has the right of way. Don't slip around the corner. Stay put until they are completely across the road.

  • @jurgenvandenbergh5082
    @jurgenvandenbergh5082 Před 4 lety +42

    And stay out of the HOV(High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes when you're alone in the car. The fine will be high.

    • @bbehrens5454
      @bbehrens5454 Před 2 lety +1

      Even us Americans get scared to use the HOV, haha. We always triple-check that we have the minimum amount of people in the car.

  • @danishthelegend200
    @danishthelegend200 Před 3 lety +3

    I'm actually an Indian (🇮🇳) & I was just seeing few videos & I found out this video... Amazing🤩!!!

  • @austball13
    @austball13 Před 4 lety +6

    At 4:31, you actually had the right-of-way. You did not have a stop sign (from what I could see in the video), meaning you had the right-of-way to travel through the intersection (obviously, if you would have had a stop sign, you would have needed to stop). Only the cross-traffic had stop signs at that intersection which you can see on the left-hand side of the video as you roll up to the intersection. This is why the cars in front of you and the Mercedes traveling the opposite direction of you on the road go through the intersection without stopping. The first care rule applies to the cars that are sitting at the stop sign. This could be a 4-way stop or one which only your direction of travel has a stop sign. You will know you are at a 4-way stop because underneath the stop sign it will say "all way" or "4-way" (you can see this at 4:54). Occasionally some residential areas might not have any signs at the intersection, in which case you should treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.

  • @tc5290
    @tc5290 Před 2 lety

    Very helpful video, thanks for this! Irish, first time in Florida, this is the most practical video I’ve seen on CZcams

  • @suzanneterrey4499
    @suzanneterrey4499 Před rokem +3

    As a Texan, I can tell you that U turns are very common here and very convenient. If at a light, wait until you get the green arrow to make your left and feel free to make a U turn. Tail gating is common in Texas and there's a lot of drivers hogging the left lane and going 10-20 under the speed limit. Road rage is not a problem here as everyone knows everyone else is "packin".....lol. Speeding on X-ways is very common as well as passing on the right. If it has rained, be cautious about standing water on roads, we flood down here and you could well swamp the car in high water if not careful. If it has snowed or iced on the roads, stay off the roads. Texans can't drive in snow or ice

  • @pegcaptain
    @pegcaptain Před rokem

    Watched this twice before heading to Colorado in May, thank you for posting it.

  • @sandeepsaha9815
    @sandeepsaha9815 Před rokem

    Thanks! Hope to have my first experience this month so this was super useful!

  • @ArisenOne
    @ArisenOne Před 2 lety +1

    Hey I'm from the U.S.A. and still decided to watch lol. Nothing wrong with a little polishing off on my driving. 🤗 Great video!

  • @theanalogkid_4588
    @theanalogkid_4588 Před 3 lety +5

    remember, the US is a big place with a lot of people. there are different drivers and different states. driving in NYC or LA is not the same as in most of the midwest

  • @KarlRock
    @KarlRock Před rokem +2

    Thanks mate

  • @gc9522
    @gc9522 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this. I am driving from NC to SC for my first trip to the US and this video made me feel a lot less nervous.

  • @pappaxray2
    @pappaxray2 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks, this vid was really helpful. I was worried about driving in the US but it was actually fine after watching this. Def needed an explanation on turning right on red and box junctions or I'd have had no idea what to do.

  • @cottoncandie6091
    @cottoncandie6091 Před 11 měsíci

    This is very helpful. Thank you!

  • @nev.paulpere
    @nev.paulpere Před rokem

    Thanks for the info. Much appreciated

  • @FusionRaiders
    @FusionRaiders Před 5 lety +5

    Awesome Video! I just uploaded my first video of my Porsche 987 Boxster, due to inspiration from watching you! Thanks man

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety +1

      Tom Holloway nice one Tom I will check out your video.

    • @FusionRaiders
      @FusionRaiders Před 5 lety

      Driver 81 this weekend, I will be doing a full every light to LED change and Caliper refurb.
      Should I video and upload this??

  • @AngelaBusi190
    @AngelaBusi190 Před 2 lety

    Thank you this helps a lot.

  • @liamdonovan1444
    @liamdonovan1444 Před rokem

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @mikemorgan8895
    @mikemorgan8895 Před 5 lety +6

    Nice video Satch. Actually in New England(northeast), we have a lot of roundabouts. People from other parts of the US complain about them all the time.

  • @R0BBS
    @R0BBS Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the video. I am here as I will be driving from San Francisco to Yosemite later in the year.
    I have only driven in the states once similarly from Vegas to the Grand Canyon.
    Like you said most roads are miles and miles straight and I think the drive to Yosemite will be similar.
    My only worry is the 4 way intersections, hopefully there won't be too many to deal with.
    Do you have to give way to a certain direction?!
    Hopefully I'll be driving a 5 litre Mustang so can just put my foot down and cross at ease 😂

  • @pollux901
    @pollux901 Před 3 lety

    Great video, thanks mate !

  • @mattpinto3113
    @mattpinto3113 Před 5 lety

    Very useful.... cheers, much appreciated

  • @Richard-st8ds
    @Richard-st8ds Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you my friend excellent advice 😊

  • @crazyoncoffee
    @crazyoncoffee Před 4 lety +6

    2:06 Coming from California, we basically never see signs like this anymore. This is the old version but all our signs have been switched to the pictograms of red crossed circle with arrows underneath. Maybe the text version is still common in other states though. Also at many intersections (about half), U turning is prohibited. Turning left is also illegal at many large intersections in San Francisco

  • @DH.2016
    @DH.2016 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I also recommend "Kendrick's Driving Tests" videos on CZcams. The videos are short (usually 2 or 3 minutes) and show you how to deal with different traffic situations when driving in the USA. Another thing, when filling up with gas, what happens if you pay $50 in cash but the tank is full by, say, the time you reach $40? Do you simply go back in and get a $10 refund?

  • @muaykaliente4386
    @muaykaliente4386 Před rokem

    This was a helpful informative vid thanks so much from a fellow Brit 😊

  • @denykcabowles6577
    @denykcabowles6577 Před 4 lety +1

    I found these tips very very helpful...😁

  • @713vinh
    @713vinh Před 5 lety +23

    Welcome to the USA! Driving here is like heaven compare to Europe. The roads are much bigger, smoother and nicer. Whereas Europe is totally the opposite. Potholes everywhere and some places they don't obey traffic lights lol. Hope you enjoy your stay here and don't forget to put on sun screen lotion.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety +4

      Very true vincent.

    • @Peca.kaspic
      @Peca.kaspic Před 4 lety +3

      Depends on where you live in europe. Of course some countrysides in romania dont have roads at all😂 but everywhere else west from that you have normal roads

    • @FxRiderST
      @FxRiderST Před 3 lety +1

      Potholes? Come to north east and you'll see some very nice potholes. Especially after snow winter...

    • @quanbrooklynkid7776
      @quanbrooklynkid7776 Před 2 lety

      @@FxRiderST haha

  • @starscream893
    @starscream893 Před 5 lety +2

    Hey! Your vocals and music levels are perfect! No more blowing out my speakers. Good job, man.

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety

      Thanks it’s good to hear. I looked into it and watched a few of my prev videos and not sure what I was thinking. All of my future vids should have better sound with the odd video that o have uploaded but not yet published. Thanks 😎👍👌

  • @karirum
    @karirum Před 2 lety

    Thank you Sir!

  • @vojtasks
    @vojtasks Před 3 lety +1

    I would say that it is not true that you cannot turn turn right on red. Coz some traffic lights actually a dedicated right turn green light to allow you to do so...

  • @ebreedon
    @ebreedon Před rokem +1

    I'm an American and this was interesting to watch. Your American driving experience will vary depending on geography. The topography, state laws, and density are all factors.

  • @olyvoyl9382
    @olyvoyl9382 Před 3 lety +1

    If 2 cars reach a 4 way intersection at the same time the car to the drivers right goes first. If four people are at the stop they go one at a time by checking if there is a car to their right.
    1, 2,3,4 around the intersection.

  • @evanopedal
    @evanopedal Před 3 lety

    If there are two left turn lanes & I go into the outside left turn lane, shall I be in the center or toward the left of the lane?

  • @dirkhoekstra727
    @dirkhoekstra727 Před rokem +2

    A small 1-lane 4-way intersection with Stop Signs is easy, but a large intersection with multiple lanes on all 4 sides is just a big fucking disaster with no traffic lights. It is extremely difficult for me to know who is first with busy slow moving traffic. I live and drive in South Africa (where UK rules apply). People are very dependent on traffic lights, so the moment there is a power failure at a busy intersection, everybody forgets how to drive.

  • @diecasthog1790
    @diecasthog1790 Před 4 lety +8

    Beeping and getting cut off is common on the East Coast, but on the West Coast, specifically Wa, where I am from, people try to avoid cutting others off, and people do not honk very often.

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 Před 3 lety +4

      Honking is prohibited unless there is an emergency situation

  • @Innerbrave
    @Innerbrave Před 4 lety +4

    Appreciate the video, and most of your verbal tips are correct, however in the video you did something incorrect regarding right-of-way at 4:40. Your road did not have a stop sign, but the perpendicular road did (on both directions). This is known as a 2-way stop. You did not have to stop at the intersection, but you did anyway. This can cause rear-end accidents if drivers behind aren't paying attention.

  • @FxRiderST
    @FxRiderST Před 3 lety +3

    You didn't mention drivers camping in the left lane on highways, impeding traffic and refusing to move over.
    Drivers driving slow on 2 lane roads and passing sections are rare, and merging into the main road is a project :)

  • @landslave8367
    @landslave8367 Před 4 lety +4

    If a traffic light is not functional (lights are not on at all) it is treated as a 4-way stop sign. A blinking red light is a stop sign. A blinking yellow light is a caution light and traffic may proceed without stopping (with due caution). If an emergency vehicle or safety vehicle is stopped on the shoulder of a road, the passing driver is required to leave an empty driving lane between the emergency vehicle and him/herself. The law in some places is to pass another vehicle on the Left only, but in practicality Americans pass other cars on the Right all the time on a 4 lane or 6 lane highway. This is VERBOTEN in Germany. All speed limit signs are in MPH (miles per hour) not KPH (kilometres per hour). Generally traffic tickets start at 7-10 miles per hour over the posted limit. Example, on a 70 MPH highway, generally you will not be ticketed for driving 76 MPH or less. A police officer or firefighter directing traffic has precedence over a traffic signaling device. Follow the commands of the police officer or firefighter at all times. ALL Traffic (EVEN EMERGENCY VEHICLES) must stop in both directions for a school bus with red flashing lights on a 2-lane road, but only on the same side of a 4 lane divided highway. Yellow line should be kept to the LEFT at all times, white line should be kept to the R at all times. There are some roads with a white center stripe, or line, but mostly yellow all over the country. There are Interstate highways, US highways, state highways, county highways. Make sure you don't confuse them or their numbers.

  • @afrazmughal8846
    @afrazmughal8846 Před 4 lety

    I'm from the UK and I do u turns here unless it says NO U TURN. It make life easy.

  • @nerysghemor5781
    @nerysghemor5781 Před rokem

    Another one: on a four-way intersection, while getting there first helps, if two cars get there at the same time, the car to the right goes first.

  • @donnaharrilal9936
    @donnaharrilal9936 Před 8 měsíci

    Great thanks

  • @lilnocap571
    @lilnocap571 Před 4 lety +4

    AHA! So that’s why pepole don’t get pulled over in gta when they turn right on a red light!

  • @bevq2246
    @bevq2246 Před 2 lety +1

    That intersection looks way more confusing that roundabouts

  • @nev.paulpere
    @nev.paulpere Před rokem

    Very helpful

  • @christopherlamitie3506

    We do have roundabouts or traffic circles we just don’t have a lot of them.

  • @umutozk
    @umutozk Před 4 lety +1

    2:42 and 8:44 You should first stop at red light behind the crosswalk line, if there are no pedestrians, bicycles etc is on the crosswalk, then you make a right turn if it is safe. If a police sees you without a full STOP, you will possibly get a ticket.
    3:40 i am not american, though i live in CA-US; they won't use horn unless (quite less people are using it for no reason, i am agree with that) if you change the lane on the last second in front of them, you might get a horn. I have hear horn for myself at most 1-2 times in a month, so it must be about your driving pal ;)
    Please stop first before turning right if there is a red signal for your lanes. Thanks for sharing the info.

  • @waynesimpson2074
    @waynesimpson2074 Před 5 lety +1

    Hey Satch, I'm lucky enough to have been to Florida more than a dozen times...it's a long way from Ryton and Whickham. Driving around the tourist hot-spots like Orlando, the natives are very considerate when they see a bright new hire car ( most of their jobs are dependent on you). I think your opinion on '...driving in Florida is straight forward...' is correct until you experience driving in Miami !!
    A few things:
    If the school bus lights are flashing then just stop and sit there.
    If someone toots you for not turning right at a red ARROW, just stop and sit there 'cos it's not the same as a red light.
    Don't ask for directions at a toll booth, you'll get tooted again for delaying the queue.
    Make sure you always have quarters for the toll roads because a lot of them aren't manned at night and become coin automated only.
    The road name sign you see overhead at a junction is NOT the road you're on but the road that has intersected that junction.
    If the rain comes down monsoon stylee and your wipers can't cope, just pullover, everyone else does...it's usually short term.
    If you want to change lanes don't bother indicating your intentions, just do it..like the locals.
    I'm old enough to remember when the bad people of Florida were car-jacking and shooting tourists on a weekly basis back in the 80's/90's so here's a few tips to help you blend in with the Americans when you get your shiny new hire car; hang Rosary beads or a Crucifix from your internal mirror and leave cardboard boxes/packing on display in the cabin area .
    There are roundabouts in Florida but they are mighty rare, there's one in West Palm Beach for example.
    And finally, it's not ''..highway 4..'' It the 'eye' 4, it's an Interstate road...do I win your Boxster for all that? ;-)

  • @aaravtalent5452
    @aaravtalent5452 Před 2 lety

    Great.. Thank you for sharing
    In Mumbai India driving is so tough even drivers manage here, I think who can drive in Mumbai can drive in any country

  • @douglasghiz1287
    @douglasghiz1287 Před 5 lety

    As long as you are driving safely, Everything will be all right.

  • @pradoshkumar5
    @pradoshkumar5 Před 2 lety

    I really appreciate this video... But still little scary to drive on right side of the road on a left hand side driver seat..!!!
    Thank you!!?

  • @uidr
    @uidr Před 2 lety

    ty

  • @killabilla3071
    @killabilla3071 Před 3 lety

    Cheers mate.

  • @yehiasalem8858
    @yehiasalem8858 Před rokem

    Thanks

  • @user-vu4ck9di3h
    @user-vu4ck9di3h Před 17 dny +1

    im mexican and i be driving here im from california is super easy

  • @Bigpest2724
    @Bigpest2724 Před 2 lety +2

    Amazing video thanks! I go there next week and despite being a fairly competent driver I'm slightly nervous. You've helped massively so thanks. Ps I'm in Blaydon 😂

    • @lzybut4858
      @lzybut4858 Před 2 lety

      I'll be there next month too... Maybe this'll be fair warning to the local drivers, lol

    • @thefaker1487
      @thefaker1487 Před 2 lety

      I was nervous as well when driving here for the first time but I tell you it‘s really easy and most things are straight forward. Everything that isn‘t allowed to do is written on the street or on a sign next to the street.

  • @marinetteslovepotion1607

    There are 2 round abouts in north pole Alaska

  • @nagendrathakkar4601
    @nagendrathakkar4601 Před 2 lety

    useful information.

  • @constantrime3562
    @constantrime3562 Před rokem +2

    I'm 19 and Going to California next summer (from France) and will drive from Los Angeles to Yosemite national Park and death Valley, thank you really much for this video it will really help me to understand how it works there ! I already know that I will stress but thanks to this video I'll be more confident in what I'm doing

    • @mubeenraja3636
      @mubeenraja3636 Před rokem

      how was it?

    • @abdullahalahmed9454
      @abdullahalahmed9454 Před rokem

      How was it
      I am going this week

    • @constantrime3562
      @constantrime3562 Před rokem

      @@abdullahalahmed9454 sadly I don’t know yet… I am going there for je month of June, but I’ve heard (from relatives and friends who drove there) that it’s pretty easy

    • @Derek-yf3fi
      @Derek-yf3fi Před 5 měsíci

      @@constantrime3562it's very easy to drive here

  • @ChristmasDiamond
    @ChristmasDiamond Před 3 lety

    Round-abouts are in the cities like New York. There’s about 4 here if I remember correctly

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr Před 3 lety

      The USA has started putting in more roundabouts. that 4 way stop is a good example of what a cluster-f#@ck it is at large intersections with no controls. also if the stop lights are out, it defaults to a 4 way stop - most americans don't know that either.
      you may think that you are driving on the wrong side, but you're not in the UK anymore.

  • @darkwatersband
    @darkwatersband Před 2 lety

    I don't know where you heard that U turns are illegal in the UK but I can assure you that they are in fact Legal unless there is a sign saying you cant

  • @nothingsurprisesmeanymore
    @nothingsurprisesmeanymore Před 9 měsíci

    Are the lanes that you can turn right on a red ONLY turn right lanes? As if i was wanting to got straight and on red but the car behind wants to turn this would make me quite uncomfortable. Can anyone clear this up for me?

  • @felicity3159
    @felicity3159 Před 2 lety

    Good tips thnx

  • @leighdickens5200
    @leighdickens5200 Před 2 lety

    If you want to fill your car with petrol how do you know how much to pay before hand??

  • @GotoHere
    @GotoHere Před 2 lety

    Some gas pumps have E85 fuel. 85% alcohol 15% gasoline. Don’t put that in your car unless the car can handle that type of gas. It’s called a flex fuel car. You see E85 gas in the Midwest a lot.

  • @ebreedon
    @ebreedon Před rokem +1

    I wanted to add something about "fast lane" vs "slow lane." On what I believe you would call a motorway in UK, or what we would call a freeway, keep right except to pass or if you are about to take a left exit. It's the law most places if not everywhere. You will inevitably have someone who wants to go 30 mph over the speed limit right behind you if you don't.

  • @Razzman-bv5qc
    @Razzman-bv5qc Před 2 měsíci

    Turning right on red, Don't just go rolling through the turn, treat it as a stop sign, stop and look first there's no traffic coming in the right lane, give way (yield) if necessary, make your turn into that right lane, dont cut straight across out to the left lane, complete the turn then move across if you need to, maybe for a following left turn .

  • @micosstar
    @micosstar Před 5 měsíci

    6:30 wow, did not expect an example in life to show how to pay for gas!

  • @hahahehe6644
    @hahahehe6644 Před 4 měsíci

    Is this tutorial driving tutorial in USA can i applicating in Sidoarjo ?

  • @neilleonard3694
    @neilleonard3694 Před 2 lety

    Right on red AFTER stop.

  • @Eian_Anderson
    @Eian_Anderson Před 3 lety +1

    lol as a U.S. driver I must say that this advice is great for florida. If you are up north and constantly getting honked at you just suck ass at driving and are probably a danger to those around you.

  • @chandhinichenthilkannan108

    Thank you soooo much. Im driving in Sedona for the first time in the US ever. Freaking out

  • @legotrucks1
    @legotrucks1 Před rokem +1

    didn't know a u turn is illegal in the UK, it's not in Belgium

  • @DavidTorres-hs6hd
    @DavidTorres-hs6hd Před 5 lety +1

    My friend did you visit any Porsche dealer ship in Florida.

  • @nsbioy
    @nsbioy Před 2 lety

    99.99% of gas stations in the USA have credit card terminals that you can use to fill up without interactions with cashiers. That said, non-US credit cards might have a problem with automatic gas stations because some pumps ask for a zip code. On a flip side, I could not use my US credit card in Iceland to fill up because the pump had asked for a pin. Because it is a credit card, there is no pin. It turns out, it is possible to ask for a pin, but it takes several days and the pin comes to you by mail. If you hadn't bothered doing it before leaving for Europe, you are out of luck. Fortunately, my US debit card with its US pin had worked just fine. The credit card worked fine everywhere else in Iceland except a petrol pump.

  • @frankleonard6065
    @frankleonard6065 Před 5 lety

    Welcome to my world, I would had give you a boxster s to drive if I had known

  • @tiyukitv6508
    @tiyukitv6508 Před 2 lety

    Drive Safely🙏✌️

  • @palmsofdestin1
    @palmsofdestin1 Před 2 lety

    Cupcake, at 4: 37 you didn't have a stop sign. That's why the truck coming at you on your left didnt stop at all.

  • @1Autostrada
    @1Autostrada Před 2 lety

    5:15 Continues straight on from left turn only lane 😂

  • @sreejithvk8478
    @sreejithvk8478 Před 4 lety +6

    3.40 they beep at anything, I'm sure you might want to change your opinion if you try to drive in India

  • @Himmelgrau68
    @Himmelgrau68 Před měsícem

    When turning right on red, the traffic light is treated like a stop sign. The driver must first come to a complete stop before turning. Not doing so is treated as driving through a red light and can be expensive.

  • @ambujsinghtha
    @ambujsinghtha Před rokem

    so nice

  • @UsmanKhan-uj3wk
    @UsmanKhan-uj3wk Před rokem

    Turning right on red is the best thing ever. We ought to change our rules in the UK. What’s the point of waiting if no cars are coming?

  • @ritswik
    @ritswik Před 4 lety

    1:43 why did those 2 cars start going to left when the traffic light opposite to them was still on red ?

    • @anumzehra2684
      @anumzehra2684 Před 4 lety +1

      Because they had green arrows specifically for those two lanes. Hope this helps! :)

    • @Ty3681
      @Ty3681 Před 4 lety

      Those two left turn lanes had specific signals for a left turn maneuver, so a left turn was permitted regardless of the signal for straight through traffic; however, the through traffic signal is used if the left turn lane isn’t controlled by its own signal. When using the through signal, the left turn can be executed once all oncoming traffic and pedestrians have cleared the intersection

  • @mrpickles8480
    @mrpickles8480 Před 9 měsíci

    Hiya! Just wondering what the give way rule is if I was turning left at an intersection and an opposing car was turning right into a single lane road for example? Who would have right of way?

    • @brionyvince9640
      @brionyvince9640 Před 7 měsíci

      I need to know this! Did you find out?

    • @mrpickles8480
      @mrpickles8480 Před 7 měsíci

      @@brionyvince9640 no sorry not yet .. I don’t know why it’s so hard to get info on such a basic traffic law

    • @yellowhammer3
      @yellowhammer3 Před 4 měsíci

      It depends. If you have a traffic light with a green arrow, you go first. If the intersection is stop signs only, whoever got their first goes. Any other time, the person turning right has the right of way. Hope that helps

    • @mrpickles8480
      @mrpickles8480 Před 4 měsíci

      @@yellowhammer3 hi thank you .. yes it does. Just to clarify, in an intersection with no green arrow, the car turning right would definitely have to give way to a left turning opposing vehicle if there weren’t any dedicated lanes for either? That would be the same in New Zealand but the other way around.

  • @mikebrennan4534
    @mikebrennan4534 Před 5 lety +2

    Damn! I live in the orlando area!

    • @alsatch_
      @alsatch_  Před 5 lety

      This was last summer to be fair Mike.

    • @mikebrennan4534
      @mikebrennan4534 Před 5 lety

      @@alsatch_ Darn. I was gonna ask why you didn't bring my boxster that i won!

  • @setkdath1997
    @setkdath1997 Před 2 lety

    The most important tip, drive fast in the highway

  • @shiftylad9938
    @shiftylad9938 Před 3 lety +6

    Roundabouts seems to be a way logical thing instead of intersection. Paying first seems good. It’s directions that kill me. North on 64 or east on 72 etc.

    • @honkhonk8009
      @honkhonk8009 Před 2 lety +2

      True, but apparently roundabouts can take extra space, that some cities arent too keen on taking.
      Im not sure about every place in the US and Canada, but traffic lights are pretty intelligent here, and usually pack people in convoys before sending em off, so you wont get interrupted too much by them.

    • @eleo_b
      @eleo_b Před 2 lety

      @@honkhonk8009 that’s weird, there’s usually much more space in the US, than in European cities, but we still have a lot of roundabouts. The intersection that was shown in this video was huge!

  • @melzerr
    @melzerr Před 3 lety

    We have roundabouts! Not large but they are here