Driving on the other side of the road how hard can it be ?

[Greyfriars]

Originally Posted by blusteryday

Indeed, and much missed too.

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Never used the bedside radio since he stopped the morning show. As you say much missed.

Back to the Topic, Mrs G loves driving in the USA her preference is SUV. mine is Full size saloon. She wins this year.

[sparklegem]

We hired a Chevy Cuze from COTD. I think it's their class 2 and it was ample. 2 adults and 2 kids with a double stroller in the boot and all the other junk you pick up on holiday. It did feel a bit like driving a go cart but mainly because of the automatic gearbox.

Plenty of room and worth the extra cost for the stress free element.

[Guest]

Quick tip - just remember that as the driver you'll always be sitting closest to the middle of the road (same as at home! ).

[7SeasSailor]

You can always look at google maps and study the route that you have to take from the airport to your accommodation. Print it off and read it before you get off the aircraft or get a passenger to give you directions.

[Sinclair]

Originally Posted by ilathi

i dont drive at all but DH did the driving when we went last year and he was v v nervous about driving there but he was amazing, and actualy admitted to me when we got home that it was far easier then he'd built it up to be.
The roads are far wider and better signposted than here.

he also found reading stuff on here on the Dibb v helpful

ive got a pdf as well (as i cant remember where i got it from lol) if you would like it pm your email address to me and i'll post it over

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ty ill pm you now

[SB0507]

It's also worth reading up on some slight differences in rules than over here eg. you can turn right at most red lights so long as nothing is coming (but not all! ). You'll generally know which as everyone behind you beeps!
Also, at a 4 way junction with no lights, the person first to the junction has right of way, then everyone else goes in the order they arrived. I asked a taxi driver in Vegas about this and he told me the 'rule' - I find that nearly everyone follows this, however, be prepared for the odd person who doesn't!
Just go for it, you'll enjoy it

(My advise may not be 100% legally accurate in accordance with the US highway code so please double check! )

[Guest]

If you want a little light reading, here's the drivers handbook.

flhsmv.gov/handbooks/engl...erhandbook.pdf

[Pinmac1]

They don't have roundabouts which is great as you don't have to worry which way round to go!

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Originally Posted by Pinmac1

They don't have roundabouts which is great as you don't have to worry which way round to go!

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Lies all lies . I know 3 different ones.

[livlass]

Originally Posted by ilathi

ive got a pdf as well (as i cant remember where i got it from lol) if you would like it pm your email address to me and i'll post it over

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Ive pm'ed you too hope you dont mind.