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Palau
- International Driving License has no legal status.
- Palau drives on the right.
- The maximum allowed drink drive limit is 10 mg per 100 ml of blood.
- The maximum allowed speed limit is 40 km/h.
- You are prohibited to pass slow-moving vehicles.
- You must be at least 21 to rent a car in Palau.
- If you decide to rent a car, choose a four-wheel drive to be on a safe side.
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Japan
- Only International Driving License from AAA is valid for USA citizens.
- International Driving License is required.
- Driving in Japan is on the left side of the road.
- Seat belt is a must.
- The minimum age to drive in Japan is 18. The minimum age to rent a car is 21.
- The speed limits for Japan are as follows: 30-50 km/h on urban roads, 80 km/h on rural roads and 100 km/h on highways.
- Hands-free is obligatory.
- Japan is one of those countries that imposes a ban on drink driving.
- Younger children must not sit in the front seat if without an appropriate rear-facing child seat. You can transport older children in the back seat, however, before make sure you have a booster cushion and seat belts.
- Japanese drivers are quite polite and organized. Thus, driving is a real pleasure. Stick to the driving rules and everything will be great.
- The rush hours in Japan are from 7 to 9 in the morning and from 4 to 7 in the evening.
- In winter, Japan has much snow and ice. Thus, take necessary precautions and use suitable tyres as well as snow chains.
- Road signs are written only in Japanese. Thus, if you don’t speak Japanese, that can be challenging.
- Tokyo: https://youtu.be/ceEE_oYuzS4
