So, American highways can be totally overwhelming
because it's four, five, six lanes!
One exit on each side,
it gets a little crazy, but don't worry!
I got you, I'm gonna help you through it! She's a great driver guys!
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There is something very important about driving in the U.S.
that you should be ready for.
Unlike many cities around the globe, in major American cities,
you will probably be driving on freeways, expressways or highways
at some point of your journey, even if you're not navigating interstates.
The concept of freeways, expressways, and even highways
may vary by region.
But what you should know
is that they are high-speed roads that may have several lanes
and exits on both sides!
Which means that drivers should watch out for traffic signs
indicating exits and exit-only lanes.
Also, watch out for signs with the speed limit.
There will always be a maximum speed limit
that may vary from one road to another,
but in general, it's about 65 miles per hour.
And since these are high-speed roads,
there will probably be signs indicating the minimum speed as well.
Driving too slow on such roads might be as dangerous
as going over the speed limit.
In the U.S., we use numbers for highways, not names.
And to add to the complication, we use north and south, and east and west.
I know that all sounds very confusing, but don't worry, we've got you covered!
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OK, so, when you're gonna be driving on the highway...
You know, when you're in your car, it can be a bit confusing,
you know, there are six lanes,
there's a lot of information, there are signs,
you know, so, you have to be really, really aware,
but how do you even know which lane you should be driving on?
That's a good question,
I mean, the far-right lane usually is to merge onto the freeway
or to exit the freeway.
And the far-left lane
is usually the carpool lane,
which needs two or more people,
sometimes three, depending on where you are.
Just like we always say, check the signs.
So then, the middle lane is for just a smooth ride.
You don't wanna pass people, you don't wanna go too slow,
you wanna kind of just enjoy, enjoy the ride.
I think that driving on the highway is so much fun!
David is terrified of driving on the highway because it's too fast for him.
But I find it super, super fun!
Just be safe, be aware of your surroundings
and you'll get more comfortable as you drive more.
The worst thing, guys, is getting stuck in a traffic jam.
L.A. is notorious for that, specifically the 405.
So, if it happens, just play some good music, you'll get through it.