Explore Hainan: Must-know guide to drive like a local

Enjoy the open road! Hainan's highways are all toll-free, so visitors can focus on the scenery.To make the most of self-driving, here's a quick guide to dos and don'ts.

Essential Information
√ Keep relevant documents on hand.
E.g.: Passport, driver's license, temporary motor vehicle driving permit and its certified Chinese translation, etc.
√ Ensure you clearly understand and abide by traffic rules
E.g.: Traffic signals, signs, markings, gestures, etc.
√ Check the car carefully before each trip for personal safety
E.g.: Number plate, brakes, fuel/battery level, emergency car tools such as fire extinguisher, emergency hammer and towrope, etc.
√ Make use of digital maps to plan fuel or charging stops.
√ Ensure you clearly understand the basic conditions of your driving route.
E.g.: The mileage, terrain, weather, etc.
√ Take breaks after driving for a long time to stay alert and safe.
√ Watch for traffic and animals.
E.g.: Electric scooters, motorcycles, livestock and poultry when driving on country roads, etc.

Prohibited actions
× NO driving if you are very tired
× NO speeding or racing
× NO driving on the beach
× NO excessive horn use
× NO parking on bend or, steep grades.