How to drive on the left

In countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan or Thailand, cars have the steering wheel on the right and driving is on the left, that is, the reverse of how most drivers do in the rest of the world. Although the traffic does not present great difficulties, it is true that the first days can be difficult to get used to this new way of moving with the car and pay close attention to the steering wheel to avoid any accident. In this article we tell you how to drive on the left giving you some tips that will help you make your experience safe.

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One of the first tips we give you is that if you are going to make a trip to any of these countries with driving on the left, you should rent a car there ; that is, do not go with yours and choose to hire one there that will already have the steering wheel on the right and all the facilities as is usual in the country.

Try driving on the left with a car that has the steering wheel on the left can be a real headache so the best thing is to rent a vehicle there that will have the facilities in the right place and, therefore, you will be easier to get used to the new arrangement of the elements.

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It is also important that, once you have rented the car, you will be watching for a while how all the elements work: the lights, the gear change, the pedals, and so on. Having changed position in the vehicle is normal at first we are a little misplaced and clueless, so it is advisable that before embarking on the road you are a while knowing the vehicle and drive through the parking lot or a little traffic.

Keep in mind that the lever of the gears is in the same place as usual but now you must use your left hand to make the change; the pedals are in the same order as our cars and the elements such as lights or windshield wipers will be in different places depending on the model of the car. Take a few minutes to try and explore the car before you start driving.

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Another basic tip that we can give you for your driving days on the left is that you are always on the left . Although it seems basic and logical, driving can sometimes mislead us, especially when we are in an area with a lot of traffic and a little stress. We have automated actions that can make us turn against the direction when we join another road or when we want to make a change of direction; therefore, the advice is that you are always on the left. Always keep this idea in mind and you will drive safely.

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Many people fear roundabouts when they have to drive on the left and that is the way to get in and out of these is just the opposite of what we are used to. But we should not fear them since it is very easy to circulate around the roundabouts because the direction of the road already predisposes you to enter the side that you have to enter and exit where you play.

Roundabouts in these countries are usually well marked to avoid any type of incident; In addition, the first days you can follow the car you have in front of you to avoid making mistakes. But do not fear: the roundabouts are the easiest there is. In this article we tell you how to circulate in a roundabout.

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What you will have to do with a lot of attention is with the incorporations . When you are at an intersection and you have to enter the road you must remember that the traffic is on the left. We are used to incorporate on the right and this can be very dangerous at the time you want to enter a road or you are doing a Stop. The lane that will be for you is the one that is furthest away so keep an eye on it and always keep in mind the advice that we have given you before: always to the left .

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To overtake on a highway can also be somewhat tricky as it moves forward on the right, something that is totally forbidden in our road safety. Above all you should be careful on two-way roads and if you intend to overtake remember that you have to do it on the right and that a car may come; so be extreme caution right now.

On the highway you should remember that the acceleration lane is the one on the right and that the cars that drive "slow" go to the left, just the opposite. If you want to overtake on the motorways you will always have to do it on the right, in case you do it on the other side you may find yourself with a vehicle that is slower and you may have the risk of hitting it.