Joys of the Road: Driving Lessons for Central America

Driving in Central America is easier than you might think -- even if you're not well-versed in Spanish.
The basics are the same as in North America. Drivers stick to the right hand side of the road, the traffic signs are in (comparatively) easy to read letters and familiar shapes, and the speed limits are posted in numbers (though 45 means 45 km/hour not 45 miles/hour). Yield signs are yellow triangles and stop signs (they say ALTO) are red and octagonal. It’s all about keeping your wits about you, and keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road (as the old song goes).