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It’s impossible to miss the Barbados Transport Board buses that are the backbone of the local public transport network – they're decked out in the national colors, with blue paint and a prominent yellow stripe. Once notoriously unreliable, the upgraded fleet now boasts the largest collection of electric buses in the Caribbean: 49 air-conditioned vehicles equipped with Wi-Fi, crisscrossing the island alongside some older vehicles that are heading for retirement. If you're heading off the beaten path, a fleet of taxis goes anywhere the buses don't.

If you're willing to walk a little, buses can take you pretty much everywhere. The emergency services numbers are: Police 211, Ambulance 511, Fire Service 311.Get more travel inspiration, tips and exclusive offers sent straight to your inbox with our weekly newsletter. In the unfortunate event of an accident, call your car rental company immediately.Maps are available from car rental companies, hotels and many locations across the island. Barbados has an excellent system in place that will be very useful especially if it's your first visit to the island. Check if your car rental company offers or includes GPS units in their vehicles.Approach cautiously and follow the signs & road markings carefully At roundabouts always give way to vehicles on your right. Roundabouts can be a bit confusing at first.Obviously excessive drinking then driving is not wise! If you plan on drinking have a designated driver or take a taxi instead. There is no Blood Alcohol Concentration limit in Barbados.When a driver flashes their lights at you it generally means that they are giving way to you. In Barbados the honk of a car horn is often used as 'hello' to a friend or 'thanks' for giving way.

Always park in well-lit areas and avoid leaving valuables in your car.Always check the signs to be sure you're not exceeding the limit. Typical Barbados speed limits are: city areas - 40 km/h, rural areas - 60 km/h, major highways - 80 km/h. Speed limits are posted in kilometers/hr rather than miles/hr.

Children under 5 years of age must use an appropriate child seat, which can be rented from local car rental companies.

Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory in Barbados for both drivers and passengers.

The vast majority of vehicles are right hand drive.

Remember that in Barbados we drive on the left side of the road.

Hired cars can be easily recognized by the 'H' on their license plate.

You need this to be issued a local driving permit. Drivers over 70 years of age require a medical certificate. Car rental companies typically require between 2 and 5 years driving experience.

The minimum age for visitors renting a car in Barbados is 21 years.

If you're planning to rent a car during your Barbados vacation here are some tips for getting around the island safely.