Is driving in Portugal the same as the US?

In Portugal, you drive on the right-hand side (same as the US) and overtake on the left. Undertaking (overtaking on the right) will see you hit with a 1,000 euro fine. On motorways, the middle lane is for overtaking. Driving in Portugal can be dangerous.



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