Avoid car or bus travel at night. Use a seatbelt. We strongly recommend that you not own or operate a motor vehicle of any kind during your time abroad. Driving regulations and habits in many countries are different from those in the U.S. and driving overseas can be potentially dangerous. Your family's liability insurance may not be valid abroad.
Pedestrians are also at risk, so be especially careful in crossing the street.
Never assume that you have the right of way. Do not hitchhike . Caution to women . Learn quickly those situations where you might be harassed or molested. You have not only the normal burden of sexism, but in many places you also have to contend with the notion that as a Western woman you might be considered promiscuous.