American has four-way stop instead of round-about(环形路). A four-way stop is not a traffic light. it is indicated by a special stop sign thay says "4-way" beneath it. All cars must stop completely at a four-way stop before they continue throught the intersection (十字街口). The car that reaches the intersection first is the first one to leave (first-in, first-out for the computer scientists out there ). If two or more cars arriver at the same time, the one on the right leaves first . If you cars arrive at the same time, the bravest leaves first!
Seat Belts
The wearing of seat belts is now not compulsory(强制的) in the USA, but it is in some of the states. You should also bear in mind that some insurance companies will not cover you for injuries if you are not wearing one.
School Buses Because of the inadequacy of public transport systems in the USA, most areas hae special school bues(which take children to and from school lonce a day, five days a week, and do nothing at all for most of the rest of the time). These are usually painted yellow.When they stop to take on or drop off children they display flashing red lights, and it is then illegal(非法的) to pass the bus, even if you are going in the opposite direction on the other side of the road. All traffic must stop.
The Police
If a policeman in a police car wants you to stop,he will not overtake(超过) you and stop you from in front. Instead he will drive aling behind you flashing his overhead lights, which are usually red(sometimes yellow or blue). Once you have stopped, you'd better stay in your car and let te policeman come to you.
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