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| Driving Overseas |
19 Mar |
Are you visiting one of the many countries around the world that drive on the right side of the road? Are you planning to drive there? Will you travel off-road or on rough terrain? If so, and you’re based in the capital, then it’s worth training for your adventure by enhancing your driving skills in a left hand drive 4×4 London.
It can be a daunting experience driving on the ‘wrong’ side of the road. Take the different controls – in the UK you may be used to driving a right-hand drive vehicle with a manual transmission (with a clutch and a gearbox) but in the US most left hand drive vehicles are automatic which takes away the need for a gear stick or a clutch pedal. Not only will you not know what to do with your hands, your feet will be redundant too!
It’s worth taking a test drive in a left hand drive vehicle before you travel. There are many companies in the UK who specialise in LHD so you can get used the layout and configuration of the vehicle on the road layouts you’re familiar with. Try an automatic transmission and make sure you’re comfortable with driving without having to worry about changing gear – it’s a great way to focus your mind on the signage and road layouts you’re travelling on.
Try a left hand drive 4×4 London. This way you’ll be used to an elevated driving position to give you extra confidence on the roads. Indeed, take advantage of the enhanced traction and venture off-road until you get used to the controls, without the worry of traffic and pedestrians. With a little practice, you’ll be driving like a native in no time. Enjoy your trip!
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