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snoopdog:
I have never driven a right side drive car, is the gas peddle still on the right and the clutch on the left?
j45on:
--- Quote from: snoopdog on March 31, 2011, 03:29:31 PM ---I have never driven a right side drive car, is the gas peddle still on the right and the clutch on the left?
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Yes same control layout just on the other side of the car
Obviously the gear shift and parking brake stay in the centre
snoopdog:
--- Quote from: j45on on March 31, 2011, 03:39:29 PM ---
--- Quote from: snoopdog on March 31, 2011, 03:29:31 PM ---I have never driven a right side drive car, is the gas peddle still on the right and the clutch on the left?
--- End quote ---
Yes same control layout just on the other side of the car
Obviously the gear shift and parking brake stay in the centre
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Thanks I was wondering about that. There would be a slight learning curve using my left hand to shift. Im sure after a day or so it would be second nature.
AdeV:
It's surprisingly easy to adapt between left & right hand drive. There are, however, 2 things that you are guaranteed to do (I'm assuming, BTW, you are familiar with driving "stick", which is what you're likely to have if you hired a car in the UK):
1) At some point, you WILL drive (briefly) on the wrong side of the road, most likely after a junction. Basically, after a while, your brain just goes to sleep...
2) You WILL bang your hand on the door panel as you reach for the gearstick with the wrong hand... more than once most likely.
Divided he ad:
2) You WILL bang your hand on the door panel as you reach for the gearstick with the wrong hand... more than once most likely. :lol:
Oh! How many times did I do that when in the Canaries for a week? :doh: :lol:
Such a fun thing to do!!!! But I had issues with vehicle positioning on the first day.... I just couldn't get to grips with the camber and the roll of the car from the wrong side!? ::)
Ralph.
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