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?
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?
You should be ok if you stay focused and alert. When you’re in the driver’s seat you will always be in the middle of the road next to the white line, whatever country you’re in.
The trickiest part is making turns. Driving in Europe, the US and Canada I used to say to myself “loooong left and tight right”. In Ireland, you’ll be turning right across the oncoming traffic. It’s tricky because if you don’t focus, habit will take you on to the wrong side of the road. After a couple of days you’ll get used to it.
Hire an automatic, they’re more common these days anyway. Having said that, I never had a problem changing gears withe the “wrong” hand.
Enjoy! The Irish countryside is lovely.