Orlando4Villas Driving Tips
Driving in Orlando Florida for the 1st Time
You can sometimes be a little nervous when driving in another country for the first time, but it is not difficult.
Avoiding the Queues
I would recommend that after a long flight the lead name on car hire go straight to the your car hire supplier Dollar or Budget and let the family members collect the luggage.
Collecting Your Vehicle
When Collecting your Vehicle from the Supplier you will be asked to sign a Slip to confirm your vechicle has no damage Please be sure to check this before you sign if you see any Damage then please report it immediately
Driving From Airports
Orlando4Villas will provide you with the Directions from the 2 major Airports Orlando ( MCO ) and Sanford your 1st Drive will be from the Airport to your Vacation home as a 1st time Driver we would suggest that you use the Route SR-417 South this is a Toll Road and a little quieter than the Interstate and you will require approx $6.00 this is more than enough to cover the Toll charges from either Airport.
Driving on Right
The main thing to remember when driving in Florida is that they drive on Right side of the Road.
Turning Right on Red at a Traffic Signal
Strange as it may seem but in Orlando Florida you can Turn Right when the Traffic Signal is on Red but only if the coast is clear. You must first come to a complete stop first... Cars in front of you may go through the Red Light and turn right. This is normal and you should do the same. Some intersections forbid the right turn on red but this will be clearly signposted. In the absence of a sign you are safe to assume right turn on red is allowed.
School Buses
Please Note that if you are Driving behind a School Bus which has stopped with it's orange lights flashing you are required to stop immediately and wait for the school bus lights to stop flashing before moving on.
Speed Limits
Interstates: 70mph
Urban Interstates: 65mph
Other Limited Access Roads: 70mph.
Urban Districts : 30mph
Extra Tips
Florida State law requires the use of headlights in the rain If there is a storm the Rain can sometime be torrential in Orlando it is advisable to pull over and wait for the rain to ease.
Parking / hand brake on a foot pedal is Normal
Do a test drive on the car park to familiarise yourself with the vehicle.
If You are the driver you must carry your driving license and rental documents with you in the vehicle as you could be asked to produce them if stopped by the Police.If you are stopped by the Cherriff then you must remain in your Vehicle Do not under any circumstances get out of the car.
When you come to a Stop sign your Vehicle must come to a complete Stop before making your manoeuvre.
DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. It is illegal to have alcohol in the car. Keep any alcohol in the boot./Trunk Drinking and driving incurs heavy fines or prison sentences in all States
Drive Safely & Have a Great Vacation!!!
