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Driving is on the right side of the road.

All Augusto C. Sandino Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Managua Driving Stress Level: 7/10

Traffic drives on the right. Lack of road safety is probably the biggest single hazard to travellers in Nicaragua. Some main roads connecting major towns and cities are paved and in a reasonable state, but in general, road conditions are poor. In the wet season especially, driving can be problematic. It is advised not to drive at night. Drivers use the right-hand side of the road, and speed limits are posted depending on the condition of the road. Speed limits are different in rural and urban areas.

 

Turning right on red is not permitted unless otherwise posted, and drivers must yield when entering a traffic circle. Seat belts must be worn in Nicaragua. It is against the law for drivers to operate cellular phones while driving.

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