The following is some useful information for driving in Britain:

What Side of the Road to Drive on
While driving in Britain you must always drive on the left-hand side. Cars will be merging from your right.

Roundabouts
Roundabouts - yield to your right getting on a roundabout. If they have more than one lane take the outside lane only if you are getting off at the first exit.

Overtaking
The right lanes are for overtaking. Don't overtake on the inside and don't sit in the overtaking lane.

Time
Give yourself more time than you think to get places, especially if you are going through towns.

Traffic Signs
Traffic signs are different. Give Way translates to Yield. Every junction is marked . There are large signs on the major roads and fingerposts on the minor ones.

Motorways have large BLUE signs with white lettering. A and most B roads (the next major roads) have Green signs with white lettering.

Tickets
The Highway Code is strictly adhered to and on the spot fines are issued for all road traffic offences, not just speeding.

Don't pass on the left or on the inside of the car in front unless the car is turning to the right and it is safe to do so.

Speed Limits
Speed limits vary according to the type of road you are driving on. The different limits are as follows:

• 30mph (50kph) in urban areas
  
• 20mph (32kph) in specially signposted urban areas
  
• 60mph (96kph) on two-way roads away from urban areas.
  
• 70mph (112 kph) on motorways and dual carriageways
  
• Camping vans or cars towing a caravan are restricted to:
  
• 50 mph (80 kph) on normal roads away from urban areas
  
• 60 mph (96 kph) on dual carriageways

Tips

• If you are considering a leisurely trip heading North after seeing the wonders of the South consider the M10 - A1 - less traffic and some interesting sights to see on the way.
  
• Watch out for narrow bridge signs. You won't get more than one car across at a time. In the heartland where there is a large canal system, the bridges are narrow and steep. In many cases you won't be able to see the other side of the bridge from where you are as the rise is so rapid. Sound your horn before proceeding and don't go very fast.