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Top 10 tips for left hand driving 30
Mar

Popular in the capital with many overseas visitors arriving on business, left hand drive cars London can be a cheaper alternative for car rental in the city.

1.    Be prepared. It’s a completely different vantage point than you’re probably used to.

2.    Observe the controls and get used to the mirrors, especially the wing mirrors.

3.    You’ll feel like you’re going to hit the kerb – don’t be tempted to veer across into the middle of the road.

4.    Monitor your position on the carriageway. Don’t irritate your fellow drivers by veering across lanes into the path of oncoming traffic or blocking the view of drivers behind you.

5.    Over-taking: leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one in front before pulling out. You will get used to it!

6.    Use your passengers. They can provide crucial guidance for that tricky manoeuvre. Trust them to assess the distance between your vehicle and the obstacles around you.

7.    Roundabouts: Amazingly easy to navigate in a left-hand drive vehicle, don’t fear the rotary. When turning left, just treat the roundabout as you would a normal junction. When going straight ahead, indicate right, and then indicate left as you approach the turning.

8.    Remember, when turning left at a junction your view from the right will be obscured. Be vigilant for vehicles coming through on the inside. Traffic can be a nightmare so have your wits about you when driving left hand drive cars London.

9.    Don’t forget pedestrians. They won’t know or care if it’s a left-hand drive so you need to be aware of their presence, particularly when making a turn.

10.    It’s undeniably a more natural driving position. So sit back and enjoy the ride!



One Response to “Top 10 tips for left hand driving”

  1. Nayagam Says:

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