Driving in American 行车在美国

美国普通中学都把驾驶作为必修课，每个学生在中学二年级时，必须学习。

驾驶课通常在夏季开设，分两部分：一是课堂时间，即学习有关交通法规，以通过笔试；二是实习时间，学生要练习汽车的实际驾驶技能。每个学生必须进行6小时的实习。当学生们通过了驾驶课并且到了可以驾驶的合法年龄（各州对年龄的规定不同，但通常须满16周岁）时，他们就可以去各州指定的办公机构参加驾驶员资格考试，考试包括视力检查、笔试和路试。

General Hints

综合提示

Always be careful to never miss your exit. If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on the highway. Get off the highway at the next exit and look for signs showing you how to rejoin the road in the other direction.

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，更不要到回去，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。

Freeways have emergency call boxes at regular distances from where you can report an emergency or a breakdown. All freeways have right-most lane demarcated as the break-down lane. Stop your car in that lane. Never drive in that lane.

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，车可以停靠在那里，但不要在那条车道上行使。

In case your car breaks down on a freeway, if you have a mobile phone call 911. You can also open the bonnet 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.

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。

Alcohol can only be tansported in the boot of the car, because it is illegal to carry it in the car cabin. It goes without saying that you can not drink alcohol while driving. Traffic laws are set by states and regions, but in general the interstate 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 in high fines.

酒精类饮料只能装在行李箱里，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。

You should always carry with you your local license along with IDP when driving in a foreign country.

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。

If you live in region where it snows, do keep the snow shovels to be kept in cars, along with a torch( preferably with a blinker built in), a blanket, spare gloves, etc. These come handy if the car breaks down during cold nights on highways or if one needs to change the flat tire.

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。

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.

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有自信，从而轻而易举地解决问题。

If you have met with an accident, don’t panic. Relax. The worst is over. Take the license, insurance details of persons involved, and witnesses. Call the police and don’t leave that spot till a cop arrives. Keep your insurance details ( your insurance number and phone of the company you are insured with) in the car.

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。

AAA(called triple –A) is a very active organization for the road safety and trip planning. They provide lots of other facilities too. Being a member of AAA is a good option especially for new comers who are very comfortable getting around.

美国有一个非常管用的公司—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。

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