What are some tips when driving in Rome, Italy?

On the road in Italy, signs often won't indicate north, south, east, or west; instead, they'll use a city sign. So if you want to drive north from Rome, for example, you might look for a sign for “Firenze” or “Milano. read more

I lived in Rome for three years and began to enjoy driving in the traffic after a while. An Italian colleague was riding with me once and gave me a primer on how to be Italian behind the wheel. Don’t use your rear mirror at all. read more

While driving in Italy, some useful words to know include destra (right), sinistra (left), dritto (straight), uscita (exit) and pedaggio (toll). 6) Mind the speed limit, or get stung All Italian roads—from city streets to highways—have speed limits, usually indicated by a white and red circle with the number (by kilometers, NOT MILES, per hour) written in the center. read more