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For UK nationals, a full UK driving licence is sufficient to drive in the USA. Other nationalities are required to have an International Driving Permit, accompanied by a full driving licence from their home country. In Tennessee, the minimum age for driving is 16 years. Seat belts are compulsory for the driver and all passengers. Children under the age of five years must sit in the rear in an approved child safety harness.

Driving in the United States is on the right. The roads in and around Nashville are generally good, although there are plenty of back roads in Tennessee that are not always smooth rides. The speed limit on interstates and freeways is 105kph (65mph), while most other highways have a speed limit of 89kph (55mph). In the city, the speed limit varies: 40-72kph (25-45mph). Drink-driving regulations are strictly enforced and the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.10%.
The American Automobile Association (AAA; tel: (800) 222 1333, toll free USA and Canad) can provide information, and may offer reciprocal benefits to members of automobile clubs in other countries.

Emergency breakdown service:

AAA
(800) AAA HELP or 222 4357, toll free USA and Canada

Routes to the city:
Main routes from Nashville are Highway 40 east to Knoxville and the Appalachian Mountains, and west to Memphis. Highway 65 runs north towards Louisville and south to Birmingham. Highway 24 runs southeast to Chattanooga and northwest to Paducah.
Driving times to the city: from Chattanooga- 2 hours 30 minutes; Louisville - 3 hours 30 minutes; Knoxville - 3 hours 30 minutes; Memphis - 4 hours.

Coach services:
Greyhound (website: www.greyhound.com ) operates national bus services out of their terminal at 200 Eighth Avenue South (tel: (615) 255 3556, local details or (800) 231 2222, national reservations, toll free USA and Canada). Facilities at the terminal are basic. Regular nationwide services include eight per day to Memphis and nine to New Orleans.



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