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Driving on the wrong side of the road
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First time i drove LHD or on right-hand side of road, I hadn't driven for 10 years. I had 5 minutes around the car park and straight onto the New Jersey Turnpike at rush hour.
While it is a question of JFDI, I'm afraid, here are some suggestion:
LHD car, as others have said is a good idea.
Plan your first drive route first, even on Google maps.
It is mostly very natural and intuitive to keep on the correct side of theroad, but roundabouts van seem counter-intuitive at first.
First time you drive, don't do it anywhere where drivers are mad (my hairy experiences were in Greek mainland, Mexico and South of Italy). Spain is pretty good - it's reputation for bad drivers is very out of date IMO. Northern Europe, Canada, small town USA are all good.
If you're very nervous, plan a driving mini-break with a friend somewhere easy to drive - Denmark perhaps. You'll have in your mind that the holiday is about driving so you'll get on with it.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
No, we're not talking about murderous wives of diplomats.
I have driven on the correct side of the road for many, many years now (that's the left for you lot in forrin lands) and am of reasonable competence (no worse than most, certainly not a professional). I would love to do more driving whilst on holiday in Europe but am seriously nervous about it. I've searched on and off for years trying to find driving lessons I could take to boost my confidence a bit but, other than one travel company who no longer do it, I can't find anything.
Is it really a case of JFDI and stop being a wuss or is there anything practical I can do to prepare?
No idea when this will happen, given the current circumstances, but it's what's bugging me this morning.
Seriously, one thing to remember is to drive on the right side of the road as soon as you return to the UK!Work in the public sector? Read the IR35 FAQ hereComment
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The hope is to go to northern Spain, Basque region. Currently toying (if it's running) with the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander and then driving along the coast via Bilbao to San Sebastian. That would mean we could take my car but my main reason against that is the 23 hour journey is great for a booze up and I don't want to have to drive in a RHD on LHD roads with a hangover.Comment
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INKSPE - Just tell your chauffeur to make sure the rear of the Limo has good tinted windows & fresh Orange juice.
He/She will know how to drive!Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by vetran View PostINKSPE - Just tell your chauffeur to make sure the rear of the Limo has good tinted windows & fresh Orange juice.
He/She will know how to drive!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostOrange juice?????????????????
I thought you said you would have a hangover!Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Comment
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Originally posted by OwlHoot View PostSeriously, one thing to remember is to drive on the right side of the road as soon as you return to the UK!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostNo, we're not talking about murderous wives of diplomats.
I have driven on the correct side of the road for many, many years now (that's the left for you lot in forrin lands) and am of reasonable competence (no worse than most, certainly not a professional). I would love to do more driving whilst on holiday in Europe but am seriously nervous about it. I've searched on and off for years trying to find driving lessons I could take to boost my confidence a bit but, other than one travel company who no longer do it, I can't find anything.
Is it really a case of JFDI and stop being a wuss or is there anything practical I can do to prepare?
No idea when this will happen, given the current circumstances, but it's what's bugging me this morning.
It is strange, but you get used to it very quickly, so man up and JFDIOriginally posted by Stevie Wonder BoyI can't see any way to do it can you please advise?
I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostThe hope is to go to northern Spain, Basque region. Currently toying (if it's running) with the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander and then driving along the coast via Bilbao to San Sebastian. That would mean we could take my car but my main reason against that is the 23 hour journey is great for a booze up and I don't want to have to drive in a RHD on LHD roads with a hangover.
I have crossed to Le Havre and the nearby ports a few times and headed down to Spain. The non-motorway roads are very quiet compared with the UK and there are many ad hoc places to stop and stay. Andora (tax-free) is well worth a visit. There are also very nice beaches in the Bordeaux area."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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