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US Driving vs UK Driving!!! (Americans FIRST TIME on Left Side)

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EECC Travels
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πŸ‘οΈ 158K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 22:54

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their journey from Atlanta to the English countryside, beginning with an eight-hour flight to London. After arriving and picking up a rental car from Enterprise, they navigate the challenges of driving on the left side of the road. They describe the initial difficulty of reading maps and adjusting to the different lane systems, noting that the narrowness of the English roads makes driving more intense than in the United States. The trip continues through the Cotswolds, where they visit the historic town of Woodstock. During their stop, they explore local architecture, visit a grocery store to sample authentic Cadbury chocolate and other British snacks, and admire the local real estate. The creators conclude their initial drive by checking into a hotel near Chipping Norton, noting that the driver has successfully adjusted to the opposite side of the vehicle and the left-hand driving lanes.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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A Nibble
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Solid Strip

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is going to be the first time I'm going to be driving for one in on the English Countryside or in the English Countryside right side of the car left lane

the roads in America are way wider yeah these are very narrow roads very narrow roads

the longer I do this the more kind of natural it feels right yeah so I mean pretty good

we're about to go tour the cot walls

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Look at plane layouts when booking overnight flights to get seats without strangers next to you
βœ“Use peaceful sleep music from in-flight entertainment to help sleep on long flights
βœ“Pay attention to road markings in the UK, as the middle line is white instead of yellow

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Driving on the left side of the road for the first time β€” It feels weird at first but gets more natural with practice; correct the urge to drift left
Navigating narrow roads and avoiding collisions β€” Pay attention to oncoming vehicles and use caution on small roads; rental companies expect some scratches

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like for Americans to drive on the left side of the road in the UK?
QHow can travelers adapt to driving in a foreign country with different road rules?

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