One thing for American drivers to know: these roads are built without shoulders, for the most part. That is why it’s so important that you realize where the middle of the road is and stay as near it as possible. You’ll save the wheel rims and the left side mirror that way! Also, you’ll be shocked to look up quite often to see a semi truck (yes, the very same size as at home!) coming at you like a freight train! You WILL get very nervous! Don’t be afraid to slow way down to even a stop: he’ll get past you. Folks behind you will just have to wait. The first chance you get, pull over a bit and allow them to pass.

Another American chiming in to say that I'm coming to Ireland and Scotland in September and wanted to thank you for your concise and relevant suggestions and explanations. It is much appreciated!

this was great, thank you. ill be driving around next month when I visit from the US to attend a wedding! seeing you leave the airport put me a little bit at ease

@randwickhouse9670

Жыл бұрын

I’m delighted, that was the purpose of the video!

Bless you for making this!!! I will be there in October and I’m already nervous about driving but this is so helpful, especially the fact you started at the airport. Thanks so much! 💜

@randwickhouse9670

5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you found it helpful!

6:14 just so you know, you were cruising in the middle lane when there was nothing in the left lane, youre not meant to be in the middle or right lane unless you're passing, otherwise you stay in the left lane

@randwickhouse9670

7 ай бұрын

Yes, thanks for this.

Thank You, it is very helpful !

Very helpful!

I would love this if I was visiting a different country as I am a bit of a nervous driver! About the rolling stop... I think you can be penalised for a rolling stop in Ireland. Really enjoyed driving along with you!

@randwickhouse9670

5 жыл бұрын

Creative Calm Thank you so much! In the US it’s not tolerated at all, definitely more lenient here!

Just got back from your beautiful country. Drive all over the place. Stick shift on left . Loved it

@moirawalsh3683

4 ай бұрын

❤

Your explanation of the regulations is amazingly crystal clear, so please do produce more videos. Creating a video of "reverse around the corner" would be very appreciated.

@gerardflynn7382

Жыл бұрын

That is called a 3 point tum.

For US drivers, in the US you are allowed to turn right at a red light. Do the same in Ireland and you will get arrested as it is illegal.

It's not the wrong side! The steering has been on the right for centuries and more. The English word starboard itself is based on the German word Steuerbord, the side for steering. Guess what, it's on the right when facing forward. (We all hope car drivers are facing forward.)

Great video but I have just one quibble where you said you'd advise to go slow because there is fast moving traffic, get up to the same speed as the traffic your joining which is only going to be 65-70 mph as its safer for everyone,

@randwickhouse9670

4 жыл бұрын

Garvan Mc Grane very valid point, thank you!

@gerardflynn7382

Жыл бұрын

Speed sign posts are in Kilometers per hour not miles per hour. Unless you go to Northern Ireland.

Thx!

Even rental vehicles have the speedometer in K/mh. No need for conversion to M/pH.

@AlainnCorcaigh

9 ай бұрын

pretty much every car in Ireland is now in km/h older models also usually had mp/h with km/h on the inside

Wouldn't it be great if they put the speed limit alongside the speed camera sign. Which sign is more important do you think?

@john0735

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure there was a speed limit sign before.

Hello i want visit to irland 03/3 /2021 mi from bolivia

Lady the inside lane is always on the left it does not change because you are on a roundabout.

@randwickhouse9670

9 ай бұрын

Oh thank you for this, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know.

It's actually the right side of the road if your irish 😂

@Ul.B

Жыл бұрын

Not for tourists from other countries with road traffic on the other (right) side. Anyway, for many tourists and people from abroad, it seems anachronistic that people still drive on the left in Ireland. So much has been done to separate from England and then for decades you can't get away from it and you still drive like in the UK. Well, it's probably too late for that now. But couldn't this have been solved differently in the past?

@MindTheGap1

Жыл бұрын

@@Ul.Bwould have created unnecessary problems since most cars were imported from the UK and it would be impractical for people at the border

@Ul.B

Жыл бұрын

@@MindTheGap1 But you completely overlook the fact that decades ago there were far fewer cars in Ireland. Even today, statistically speaking, there are 43 vehicles for every 100 inhabitants in Ireland. Nevertheless, the historic opportunity is probably over. This opportunity arose when Sweden switched from driving on the left to driving on the right in 1967. If Ireland had changed back then, which would have been possible, it would have one less oddity today. The English automobile industry would probably have had the unnecessary problems, but not so much the state of Ireland or its population. Besides, Great Britain could have switched in the 1960s. After all, that was also considered for Great Britain before the switch from left-hand to right-hand traffic in Sweden.

@MindTheGap1

9 ай бұрын

@@Ul.Bok but that was decades ago? this is now?

@AlainnCorcaigh

9 ай бұрын

​@@Ul.BIreland is more connected to England than most people like to admit, but a lot of it is just basically common sense as to why the 2 are so similar