Study your English-Italian dictionary for the names of various signs and warnings These can usually be found in a separate section in the front of the book. Test yourself on the spelling of the words found on traffic signs and commit these to memory.
Memorize the ratio for determining kilometers from miles (1:1.6) to ensure a proper understanding of speeds.
Familiarize yourself with the basic shapes, symbols and colors of highway signs and their different messages. Consult a map book, driving guide or online traffic resource such as Slow Travel Italy for a detailed list of instructions on what to do when you encounter each sign.
Test your memory while driving the autostrada (or highway) by translating and interpreting every sign you come across. Identify the shape and color of each sign first to help catalog the sign's message in your memory.
Bring a map to help guide yourself to the desired cities and towns you wish to travel through and watch for their names on the various signs.
