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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?

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[–] [email protected] 84 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I'm from the states and live in Ireland. I never had a problem with switching back and forth as I visit the states and Germany frequently.

The one danger is if youre in a parking lot or similar and pull out onto the road when there are no other cars after not driving for a while, you might be on the wrong side for a second.

The trick to remember isn't left or right its that the driver is always in the middle of the road.

If youre holding the steering wheel and are on the outside of the road, youre going the wrong way. Keep the center line right next to you and you'll be grand as the Irish say.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (3 children)

The trick to remember isn’t left or right its that the driver is always in the middle of the road.

While not pertinent to the OP, the USVI drives left and has left-side driver seats as well.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

They drive on the left in the Bahamas too, so they mostly import Japanese cars, but there's a lot of American cars and golf carts, so the driver can be any side...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

on the opposite side, Myanmar (formerly Burma) has right hand steering and driving on the right hand side of the road

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

thats manicial. good trivia though thanks

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

I found myself saying out loud "Right turn to the left lane" when initially getting used to driving in the UK.