THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TRAVELLING AMERICA

DRIVING

We touch on various aspects of driving throughout the How To Travel America book and website. Here’s a recap, plus a few more tips.
...... Speed limits vary by state and city. There are no standard national speed limits, so be aware of posted signs wherever you drive.
...... Consider renting your car from an off-airport location, as it may be significantly cheaper (although it may not, or the airport option may be much more convenient). Do your research. (Resources are listed in How To Travel America.)
...... You’ll need a credit card to rent a car, as anywhere. Consider taking digital photos of any existing damage to the rental car – ripoffs are uncommon but not unheard of. Also check your personal auto insurance policy before you leave – you may very well not need any expensive supplemental insurance from the car-rental agency.
...... Bring an international driving permit (basically, a paper which translates your driver’s license into additional languages), if at all possible.
...... If you’re traveling anywhere in rural America, you’ll probably spend at least a little time on dirt roads. An SUV is generally not necessary, unless (for example) you’re going hiking in the Montana Rockies and need to access trailheads at the end of rough roads. Four-wheel-drive is helpful if you’re traveling during snowy winters.

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