英国开车的基本规则

Below is a summary of the basic rules of the road in Britain.
以下为英国交通规则的简介。

Drive on the left-hand side of the road.
靠左驾驶。

Always pass (overtake ) on the outside (right) lane.
从外道(即右侧)超车。

Do not block the middle lane if the inside lane is clear.
当内道是通畅的时候不能阻塞在中间车道上。

When approaching a roundabout , give priority to traffic approaching from the right, unless otherwise indicated.
开往环状交叉路口时,应让来自右侧的车先行,另有说明的情况除外。

You must always stop at a red traffic light.
遇红灯必须停车。

At a junction there's no general priority rule—priority is marked at most junctions.
在三岔路口行车没有优先级别——大多数这样的路口已经表明了哪些车先走哪些车后走。

All traffic signals and road signs must be obeyed.
驾驶员必须遵守所有的交通信号灯以及路标。

All vehicles must give way to emergency services vehicles.
所有的车辆都应该让紧急服务的车辆先行。

The use of a car horn is not permitted in built-up areas from 23:30 to 07:00 hours.
从晚上11点半到早上7点,禁止在有建筑的区域按喇叭。

Do not drive in bus lanes during restricted hours. See signs by the side of the road for times.
在规定的时段,私家车不能在公交车道上行驶。具体时间请参考路边的标志。

It's illegal to use a mobile phone when driving. If you need to make a call, find a safe place to stop first.
驾驶时使用手机是非法的。如果想打电话,需找个安全的位置先停车。

Seat belts must be worn by the driver and front seat passenger. Where rear seat belts have been fitted, they must also be worn.
驾驶员以及前排乘客必须系安全带。若后排位置上也有安全带时,也需要系上。

The minimum driving age is 17.
最小驾驶年龄为17岁。