Some people say that the best way to drive in New York City is to let someone else do the driving. But sometimes this isn't feasible. If you have to face the streets of New York from behind the wheel, a little preparation will get you from point A to point B.
Instructions
1. Enter and exit New York City through its tunnels and bridges. Though there are a number of bridges and tunnels, two to know are the Holland Tunnel and the Midtown Tunnel. To enter New York via the Holland Tunnel, travel east on I-78. To exit via the Holland Tunnel, take Canal Street west. To enter New York via the Midtown Tunnel, travel east on I-495. To exit via the Midtown Tunnel, take 34th Street to the tunnel entrance between 1st and 2nd Avenues.
2. Know the numbered streets and avenues. Once you are north of Houston Street, Manhattan's numbered avenues run north and south and the numbered streets run east and west. All of the numbered avenues, except Fifth Avenue, reach Houston Street. Houston Street stretches from the Hudson River to the East River, and separates the Greenwich and SoHo neighborhoods.
3. Understand the one-way streets. Odd numbered avenues are generally one-way streets running south to north, and even numbered avenues are generally one-way streets running north to south. Odd numbered streets are generally one-way streets running east to west, while even numbered streets are one-way streets running west to east. There are some exceptions, but knowing the general rule will make your driving easier.
4. Take a cross-town street to move quickly across Manhattan. Cross-town streets are two-way thoroughfares. They include 125th Street, 57th Street, 42nd Street, 34th Street, 23rd Street and 14th Street.
5. Follow New York City's traffic laws. Because of the large number of pedestrians, right turns are not allowed on a red light. Additionally, blocking an intersection is a moving violation in New York. Only enter an intersection if you know you can make it through, and don't try to outrun a yellow light-they are only yellow for four seconds in New York.
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