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United States local driving terms

Beltway - Ring Road
Block - Distance from one street to another
Denver Shoe/Boot - Wheel Clamp
Divided Highway - Dual carriageway
Expressway - Major roadway in a large city
Fender - Bumper
Flashlight - Torch
Gas - Fuel/Petrol
Highway - Motorway/main road
Hood - Bonnet
Line/Line-up - Queue
No Standing - No Parking/waiting
Parking brake - Hand brake
Parkway - Road surface
Pull off - Lay by
Side walk - Pavement
Speed Zone - Area where speed limits exist but are below the maximum (55 or 65mph)
Stick shift - Manual gear change
Trunk - Boot
Windshield - Windscreen
Wrench - Spanner

Travel tips

You must remember that each of the 50 states has its own set of traffic laws and regulations. Fortunately, most of the laws are the same, but some states have slightly different rules. When you rent a car, you should ask the agent if there are any special driving rules in that state. When driving in multiple states, check a guide book for any special driving rules in each state.

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