Is an international driving permit mandatory?
Legal framework:
An International Driving Permit (IDP) is mandatory. 1949 Geneva Convention format — 1-year validity.
Rules of conduct in United States
Variable speed limit depending on the State: generally between 25 and 35 miles per hour (40 to 55 km/h) in urban areas, and between 65 and 80 miles per hour (105 to 130 km/h) on Interstate highways.
Limitations are strictly enforced, often by aerial surveillance in the vast expanses.
Maximum legal blood alcohol limit: 0.08 gram per deciliter of blood in almost all states (strict limit of 0.00 to 0.02 for drivers under 21).
Wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in almost all states.
Traffic lights are often placed on the other side of the intersection and not at the stop line.
School buses (yellow) stopped with flashing lights prohibit all passing, in both directions of traffic.
Tips from easy-idp.org
"In the United States, driving is on the right.
A major rule (unless 'No turn on red' is mentioned or in New York City) allows turning right on a red light after coming to a complete stop and yielding the right of way.
The majority of vehicles have automatic transmissions.
On multi-lane highways, the concept of 'Keep your lane' is tolerated, which means that vehicles can overtake you on the right; therefore, one must be very vigilant when merging.
Distances are immense: always plan for water and fuel reserves when crossing desert areas (American West) and strictly follow Highway Patrol instructions in case of a stop (remain in the vehicle, hands on the steering wheel)."
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