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Old 10-02-2024, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Jim1mack View Post
Considering taking a road through Ireland and Scotland. If you’ve driven in these countries I’d like to know your experience in getting accustomed to driving on the left. Our plan is to cover a good portion of each country.
At intersections and when entering onto a roadway first LOOK RIGHT !!!! (Not left) for traffic approaching in the near lane. Because they drive in the LEFT lane, there will NEVER be any traffic approaching from your left in that near lane. Constantly remind yourself to LOOK RIGHT, LOOK RIGHT to overcome your natural tendency in this country to look left for oncoming traffic.

Also, know that those beautiful hedgerows lining the left lane so close to the roadway that your driver’s side mirror carves a “bite” out of them - HIDE A VERY CLOSE and UNFORGIVING STONE WALL. It’s best to hug a little closer to the roadway centerline.