Hi All,
I have been reading all the info and tips for quite a while - at last it is time to go - Wed.
DH has just informed me that I need to drive for 3 days 'cos he has a business conference he needs to attend. I am feeling very nervous [msnscared] Any tips would be welcome as well as any stories of how you managed first time.
No problemo. When I first got into a car in the USA in 1991, it was at Denver airport and I had never before driven on the 'wrong' side of the road anywhere. Still, it was ridiculously easy. The only thing you have to remember is to stick to the speed limit and get into the correct lanes for turning. Your leg controls are in the same position as in the UK and you'll get used to the other controls quickly. Automatic gear shift helps a lot, of course.
For the most part, US drivers are more road courteous than their UK counterparts. You seldom get harassed as you do over here.
Nostromo
sorry felt to nervous to drive, but hubby said he found it very easy, much easier then he expected!
did you say you were leaving on wednesday? we are to!!!!!! Gatwick 11.15
Liesa
AA, I have DMed you a link. If it is Blotted out, let me know and I'll e-mail you if you give me the address.
Nostromo
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sorry felt to nervous to drive, but hubby said he found it very easy, much easier then he expected!
did you say you were leaving on wednesday? we are to!!!!!! Gatwick 11.15
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Yes Wednesday is the 'big' day in our household too!! But, we are leaving from Melbourne, Australia 12:20
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Yes Wednesday is the 'big' day in our household too!! But, we are leaving from Melbourne, Australia 12:20
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well i hope your going to have as great a time as we are!!!!!!!
where abouts are you going to and staying?
Liesa
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well i hope your going to have as great a time as we are!!!!!!!
where abouts are you going to and staying?
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To Orlando to visit the Mouse and do the theme park thing - we are staying at Orange Lake Country Club
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US drivers are more road courteous than their UK counterparts. You seldom get harassed as you do over here.
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That's certainly true when it comes to pedestrians,car drivers don't mind giving way to persons on foot,in parking lots, crossings etc,and it's expected,not like in the UK,drivers here would sooner run you over rather than give way.
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<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LiesaAnna
sorry felt to nervous to drive, but hubby said he found it very easy, much easier then he expected!
did you say you were leaving on wednesday? we are to!!!!!! Gatwick 11.15
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Yes Wednesday is the 'big' day in our household too!! But, we are leaving from Melbourne, Australia 12:20
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My best friend lives in Melbourne.......
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