There’s nothing like rolling down the car window and feeling the cool, salty breeze on your skin while you’re driving by the sea. Pack some food and spend a few hours enjoying the sun at one of the wonderful beaches near Shearwater. Well-loved options include:

• MacCormacks Beach (2 miles away).
• Rainbow Haven Beach Provincial Park (4 miles away).
• Chocolate Lake Beach (6 miles away).

If you’re going to Shearwater for work-related reasons, you’ll probably be visiting some business and convention centers. With your own rental car, you’re sure to make it there on time. Here are some of the biggest and the best:

• Halifax World Trade and Convention Centre (4 miles away).
• Alderney Landing (4 miles away).
• Exhibition Park (8 miles away).

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re planning an epic road trip around Shearwater, a safe and sturdy SUV could be your perfect match. If you want the best possible price and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is a smart pick. All you have to do is decide what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the trunk, and hit the highway.

In Shearwater, motorists stick to the right side. When road-tripping someplace new, it’s always a smart idea to choose a car with automatic transmission. That way, you can focus on the road ahead and not worry about gear changes.

There are. Typically, speed limits in Shearwater range between 50km/h and 110km/h. In residential areas, you’re usually not permitted to travel faster than 50km/h.

Generally, your chosen car rental company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes. Alternatively, they may forward your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then send a fine straight to you.

They sure are. Although, there are a few exceptions for vehicles operated by public transportation networks.

Provided you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, you can use your phone while operating a vehicle in Shearwater. Just make sure you stay focused on the road.

In Shearwater, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks, leave the car behind.

Road rules in Shearwater permit drivers at a red light to turn into the direction of traffic closest to them, without having to wait for it to turn green. Before turning, the car must stop completely and the driver must make sure that the lane is clear before moving on.