If you have seen most of Europe, you might want to head to Africa next, and one country worth visiting is Lesotho, a country bordered by land. It is surrounded entirely by South Africa. Since the place is mainly composed of land, driving would be the best way to enjoy it. You can book your car hir ein Lesotho from Car Hire 3000 by searching the boxes on the left for availability. Hiring a 4 wheel drive is a great way to see the country, as a lot of the roads may be poorly maintained. You might come across mountainous areas and rocky slopes a family car would have trouble going through. Because Lesotho is geographically within South Africa, it follows the Same driving laws as South Africa. You should carry your UK driving licence with you whenever driving in Lethoso. Driving is done on the left hand side of the road. If you are inside motorways, you can go as fast as 120 km/h or 74 mph. On open roads, you can only go at 100 km/h or 62 mph. Inside built-up areas, the speed goes down to 60 km/h or 37 mph. Always follow these speed limits as you can be stopped anytime by the traffic police. These speed limits can also change from place to place. So make sure that you always check for the signs. The police can fine you if you or your passengers are caught driving without wearing your seat belt. Make sure that everyone aboard the car is buckled up. Children should always travel in the back seat. They would be allowed up front only if they are 12 years old and above. If they are below 4 years old, however, they should also use a car safety seat. Finding petrol shouldn’t be a problem. There are petrol stations on most main roads, with some open 24 hours. Summary: - Seatbelts should always be worn
- Children should sit in the back
- Children under 4 should use a child seat
- For safety reasons, you should never drink and drive
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