I would consider myself a good driver on the right side of the road but I am wondering if visiting Ireland and renting a car is for me.

Also how do you feel about driving manual transmission when not used to churning gears with the usual hand?

  • Mr_Blott@lemmy.world
    42·
    8 months ago

    I change between the two fairly often and the two most dangerous things are -

    Looking the wrong way when approaching a roundabout

    Going to change gear with the wrong hand and punching the door

    Generally it’s only difficult if you drive a RHD car on LHD roads or vice versa

    • slazer2au@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      8 months ago

      Going to change gear with the wrong hand and punching the door

      Coming from Australia to Europe. So many times.

    • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
      8·
      8 months ago

      And on the level of hitting the door:

      Waiting to turn at a crossroads, only to have the other car pass on the other side of the road while you look stupid.

    • TheRealKuni@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      8 months ago

      Going to change gear with the wrong hand and punching the door

      When I was planning a trip to the UK I swapped the gearshift location on my racing wheel setup and drove around a bunch in Forza Horizon 3 so that I’d be ready.

      Didn’t end up renting a car, so all my work was for naught.