Drive on the right-hand side of the road and overtake on the left.

Every occupant in the car has to wear a seat belt.

Children who are less than 1.5m tall can’t sit in the front seat of the car unless they have an appropriate child seat restraint. Children under 3 years old must use a child restraint seat.

Don’t drink and drive because the drink driving limit is zero.

The use of mobile phones whilst driving is illegal unless you use a hands-free system.

Dipped headlights must be on at all times even on motorways.

It’s illegal to use full-beam lights in built-up areas at night.

Give way to the right when vehicles are approaching an intersection.

Give way to cars on the left when on a motorway.

You must always give way to forms of public transportation such as buses and trams.

Hungary can experience very severe winter weather conditions so if you travel there at that time of year you must make sure that you use winter tyres.

In some areas during winter, snow chains may be required.

If you have to pass a rail crossing do so slowly.