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Rules for Driving in Palm Springs

Stay safe in your Palm Springs car hire with our guide to the rules for driving in Palm Springs.

 
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Stay safe and on the right side of the law in Palm Springs with our useful guide to the “dos and don’ts” of Palm Springs car hire.

Driving in Palm Springs is exactly the same as in Britain; be careful in Palm Springs, and obey the law.

The biggest difference between driving in Palm Springs and in Britain is the fact that people in Palm Springs drive on the "wrong" side of the road. In Palm Springs, for the first couple of miles of Palm Springs car hire this can feel strange, so stick to quiet Palm Springs roads until you're used to it.

Most people arrange automatic car hire in Palm Springs, as not using the gears makes driving easier in Palm Springs.

Speed Limits in Palm Springs

On Interstate roads around Palm Springs, speed limits are between 55 and 75 mph. In Palm Springs itself, speed limits are around 45mph. Speed limits in Palm Springs are posted along the side of all roads. In Palm Springs if you break the speed limit, the Palm Springs police can fine you on the spot.

Drink Driving in Palm Springs

Drink driving is a serious offence in Palm Springs, and conviction results in a fine and prison. In Palm Springs, you can have some alcohol before driving in Palm Springs, but you shouldn't drink before driving. If you crash in Palm Springs whilst under the influence, your insurance won't be valid.

General hints for driving your hire car in Palm Springs

  • In Palm Springs, drive on the right, and overtake on the left. In Palm Springs, "undertaking" is a traffic offence, and is punished with a fine.
  • If in Palm Springs you see a school bus stop in Palm Springs to pick up or drop off, wait for it to continue before passing.
  • In Palm Springs you must always wear a seat belt while driving in Palm Springs.
  • When approaching a junction on an Interstate near Palm Springs, don't slow down until you have entered the "deceleration lane".
  • In Palm Springs if you approach a set of traffic lights on red in Palm Springs, you can turn right if the traffic is clear.
  • Speed limits and distances on signs in Palm Springs are in miles, and petrol is sold in gallons at all Palm Springs fuel stations.
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