| Subject: Re: Left-side drive in England |
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Hi Wil!
I had my first experience with driving in the UK last July. Though I
had a bit of apprehension at first, it proved to be much ado about
not very much. A few suggestions are in order, however. To help
keep your attention on the road, get an automatic. Don't add manual
shifting to your task. Also, if at all possible, begin with the
motorways. Driving there is simplicity itself. Later on, you can
tackle the smaller roads. The only problem I had was dealing with
the tiny country road where there are stone walls instead of
shoulders and rarely enough room for both you and the bus coming in
the opposite direction. Be prepared to brake and allow the other guy
to pass. Having had my first taste of UK driving, I can't wait to
get back and do more.
One more item: If anything, I would think that having left side drive
might make the transition easier. You retain a sense of the
vehicle's size and have no adjustments to make for the mirrors or any
other controls. I expect it would be an advantage.
Regards, Russell from Connecticut |