Learn the rules of the road, country by country
Moving abroad, renting a car on holiday or studying for a licence test? Pick a country to learn its traffic rules and road signs, then check yourself with a short practice quiz.
United States
Drive on the right · mph · rules set by each state
India
Drive on the left · km/h · Motor Vehicles Act
United Kingdom
Drive on the left · mph · The Highway Code
Canada
Drive on the right · km/h · rules set by each province
At a glance
| Country | Side of road | Speed units | Drink-drive limit (blood alcohol) | Minimum age to drive a car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Right | mph | 0.08% (0.05% in Utah); near-zero under 21 | Varies by state; learner permits from 14–16 |
| 🇮🇳 India | Left | km/h | 0.03% (30 mg per 100 ml) | 18 (16 for gearless two-wheelers up to 50 cc) |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Left | mph | 0.08% (0.05% in Scotland) | 17 |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Right | km/h | 0.08% criminal limit; most provinces penalize from 0.05% | Varies by province; learner licences usually from 16 |
Always check the official source. Driving123 is a learning guide, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and often vary by state, province or city. Each country page links to the official rulebook.