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Freeways4 have emergency5 call boxes at regular distances from where you can report an emergency or a breakdown6. All freeways have right-most lane7 demarcated8 as the break-down lane. Stop your car in that lane. Never drive in that lane.
In case your car breaks down on a freeway, if you have a mobile phone call 911. You can also open the bonnet9 of the car and wait for someone with cell phone to report your emergency. This is common and if you have a cell phone and see such a site, you too should call 911 and report it. You can also carry a large sign that says, “Call Police—Send help” in case of a breakdown.
Alcohol can only be transported in the boot10 of the car, because it is illegal11 to carry it in the car cabin12. It goes without saying that you can not drink alcohol while driving. Traffic laws are set by states and regions, but in general the interstate13 speed limit around the country ranges from 55 to 65 miles per hour. The speed limit in cities is usually set between 25 and 30 miles per hour. Speeding is a serious offence resulting in14 high fines.
High-occupancy45 lanes
A white diamond alerts46 you to a special lane restriction, like “high-occupancy vehicle” (HOV) only. These lanes are only for vehicles having more than one occupant47. Since, more than one occupant in a car is very rare in America, especially in peak hours, this lane has very less traffic. This is to encourage car pooling48.
Traffic Policing49
If stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation50, do not argue. Apologize for doing anything wrong. Mistakes happen. He may let you off for a genuine mistake, but not for a serious violation. You might still receive a traffic ticket if you're nice. To antagonize51 the officer is not a best thing to face. Do not attempt to bribe52 an officer, or you could be arrested53 for a crime.
综合提示
时刻注意不要在高速公路上错过了出口！但是如果你错过了，也不要停下来，更不要倒回去，只需在下个出口处离开，并寻找那些能告诉你如何从另一个方向再上高速公路的指示牌。
在高速公路上，每隔一段距离都会有应急电话，当出现紧急情况或机械故障时，可及时报告。所有的高速公路都将最靠右的车道划为停车道。车可停在那里，但不要在那条道上行驶。
车抛锚了，如果有移动电话，你可拨打911；你也可以打开车盖，等有手机的人来打电话报告事故。这很常见，而且如果你有手机，看到这种情况时也应打911报告。你也可以随车携带写有"打电话叫警察来帮忙"的大牌子，以防车子出问题。
酒精类饮料只能装在行李厢里，因为放在驾驶室内是违法的。毫无疑问，你不能一边开车一边喝酒。交通法规是由各个州和各个地区制定的，一般整个美国的州际高速公路上车速限制为每小时55-65英里，城市里的车速限制是每小时25-30英里。超速行驶是严重的违规行为，会被严重罚款。
在国外开车时，你应该随身携带你的国内驾驶执照和国际驾驶许可证。
如果你住的地方经常下雪，务必在行驶时带上雪铲、手电（最好装有警戒灯）、毛毯、备用手套等东西以应急。寒冷的夜里，当车在公路上抛锚或需要换车胎时，这些东西用得着。
白天的时候，你至少得练习换胎一次，这样，遇到此种情况时才会自信，从而轻而易举地解决问题。
如果你遇到车祸，不要惊慌，保持镇定，最糟的时刻已经过去了。准备好你的驾照、个人保险材料，并找到目击者，然后打电话报警。在警察到来以前，不要离开现场。在车里随时带着你的保险材料，包括投保号、投保公司的电话号码等等。
美国有一个非常管用的组织——三A公司，专门从事公路安全和旅程安排事宜，他们也提供很多其他服务。成为三A公司的会员是一个很好的选择，尤其对那些喜欢外出的初来乍到者来说更是如此。
独有交通规则
靠右
美国交通遵循"靠右"原则，也就是说，应在马路右边行驶。在单向行驶的多车道公路上，最右边的车道往往是最慢的，而最左边的车道通常是最快的。
手势语
虽然指示灯可用来显示汽车行驶的方向，但了解一些常用的手势语也很重要，而且在驾驶考试中经常被问到。当你想向右转弯时，将左手伸出窗外并指向上方；向左转时，伸出左臂指向左边；如果想减速或停车，只需向下指就行了。
转弯车道
在一些双向公路上，有一个中心区域被划为左转车道，以供来往车辆使用。但这条道只能用于左转，不能在上面行驶。
校园巴士
黄色校巴可从驾驶座一侧伸出闪烁的红灯和“停止”标志牌。学校接送学生的车辆，如大篷车、面包车、家用轿车车顶都有可以闪烁的红灯和“校巴”的牌子。这些校巴的司机在学生上下车的时候，都使用这些警告牌。无论你在路的哪边，如果遇见那些闪烁着红灯或伸出“停止”字样的校巴，你都得停下。这是法律。你必须等灯熄了或标志牌收回后，才能开车。
鸣喇叭
鸣喇叭在美国没有那么普遍。事实上，在美国，喇叭很少用；它一般用来警告行人或其他可能有麻烦的司机，或者为了避免车祸。千万不要用它来发泄怒气或你对其他司机的不满或催促你前边的司机加速。
让车
看到“让车”标志后，务必减慢车速并准备停车，让别的车辆、行人或自行车通过，然后再穿过十字路口或驶入另一条马路。如果交通情况需要，你必须完全停下来。在十字路口显示绿灯左拐的时候，你必须给迎面驶来的有优先行驶权的车辆让路。你可以将车开到十字路口中央，等没有迎面驶来的车辆时再左拐。如果对面有不停驶来的车流，那就等到红灯再左拐，对面的车辆在绿灯再次亮起来之前有一段延缓的时间，你可以趁机左拐过去。
停车
八边形标志意味着你必须在停车线处完全停止；如果没有停车线，就在你驶入人行道之前停车；如果没有人行道，就在驶入十字路口前停车，把道路右边让给行人和迎面驶来的车辆。如果是一个四向停车标志，你就得停下来。四向停车标志表示在十字路口上有四个停车标志。各个方位的车都必须停止，先停的车辆先走。
供载客多的车辆行驶的车道
车道上的白色菱形标志表示这是供载客多的车辆行驶的车道，专供有一个以上乘客的车辆行驶的车道，因为在美国这种情况很少。特别是在交通高峰时刻，这条车道的车非常少。这也是鼓励合伙乘车的一种方法。
交警执法
如果你因违章而被交警拦住，此刻你要做的应该是道歉而不是争辩。错已酿成，如果是轻微违章，他可能会放你一马；但如果是严重违章，那就另当别论了。就算你的认错态度好，也还会收到一张�？钔ㄖ�。同警察对抗可不是一件好事；千万不要贿赂警察，这是犯罪，你可能会被捕。
You should always carry with you your local license along with IDP15 when driving in a foreign country.
If you live in region where it snows, do keep the snow shovels16 to be kept in cars, along with a torch17 (preferably18 with a blinker19 built in), a blanket, spare20 gloves, etc. These come handy if the car breaks down during cold nights on highways or if one needs to change the flat tire21.
You should, at least once, change the tire of your car during day time as a practice drill. This will help you in gaining some confidence and you don't find it difficult when you actually are stuck in such a situation.
If you have met with an accident, don't panic. Relax. The worst is over. Take the license, insurance22 details of persons involved, and witnesses23. Call the police and don't leave that spot till a cop24 arrives. Keep your insurance details (your insurance number and phone of the company you are insured25 with) in the car.
AAA (called triple26-A) is a very active organization for the road safety and trip planning. They provide lots of other facilities27 too. Being a member of AAA is a good option especially for new comers who are very comfortable getting around28.
Typical Traffic Rules
Keep Right
The traffic follows the “keep right rule”. While driving, drive on the right side of the road. On one way, multiple29 lanes road, the right-most lane would be slowest and left-most lane is fastest.
Hand Signals30
Though indicators31 are used for the purpose of showing which direction we are going, knowing the relevant32 hand signals is very important and are usually always asked in a driving test. When we want to turn right, we can put our left hand out of the window and point upward. When we want to make a left turn, we can stick our left arm out of the window and point to the left. If we want to slow down or stop, we can just point downward.
The Turning Lanes
On some two-way roads, a center lane may be marked as a common left-turn lane to be used by vehicles33 in both directions. You may only use this type of lane for turning left. You may not travel in a center turning lane.
School Buses
Yellow school buses have flashing red lights and stop signs that fold out from the driver's side. School pupil transport vehicles, like vans34, station wagons35, or family sedans36, have flashing red lights and SCHOOL BUS signs on top. Drivers of either kind of school vehicle use these warning signals when letting pupils on and off. No matter which side of the road you are traveling on, if you come upon37 a school bus or a school pupil transport vehicle with its lights flashing and a stop sign extended38, you must stop. It's the law. Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing or the stop sign folds back.
Using the Horn39
Using horns is not common in America. Actually they are very rarely used. You may use your horn to warn pedestrians40 or other drivers of possible trouble or to avoid accidents. Do not use your horn to express anger or complain about other drivers' mistakes or to try to get a slow driver to move faster.
Yielding41
When you see a YIELD sign, slow down and be prepared to stop. Let traffic, pedestrians, or bicycles pass before you enter the intersection42 or join another roadway. You must come to a complete stop if traffic conditions require it. When taking left turn on a green light in a four way intersection, you must first yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle. You can roll ahead to the middle of the intersection, wait till there is no oncoming traffic and turn left. If there is a continuous stream of oncoming traffic, wait till it is a red light for the oncoming traffic. There is a delay till the green goes up for the other side and you can make your left in the mean time.
Stop
An eight-sided (octagon43) sign tells you to always make a full stop. You must make a complete stop at the stop line44. If there is no stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and closely approaching traffic. If it is a 4-way STOP sign, wait your turn. 4-WAY STOP sign means there are four STOP signs at the intersection. Traffic from all directions must stop. The first driver to stop is the first driver to go.
