Driving in England

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Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 16:40 on 30th December 2010 So as you know I am planning on visiting England hopefully in March. I am planning on renting a car. My question is....what is driving like there? I am not the most confident driver in the world so I am on the fence about this. I've seen on google maps what your roads and highways look like but still...I am unsure. Any one have any suggestions or advice? Ruth, Rob, Cathy....what were your experinces like? Edited by: Krissy at:30th December 2010 16:46 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 17:03 on 30th December 2010 I honestly don't know. I had a lovely chauffeur who treated me like royalty!! It doesn't look too complicated though. You should familiarize yourself with the road laws before you go. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Shaun Wilson Posts: 1832 Joined: 23rd Dec 2009 Location: UK	quotePosted at 17:22 on 30th December 2010 well Krissy its like driving anywere at frist its hard then you get used to it you will be fine My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 17:53 on 30th December 2010 Oh I wish I could have a chauffeur Cathy!! Shaun....I hope you are right!! Otherwise you'll have to drive us! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 18:07 on 30th December 2010 This is what I wrote in a thread during 2009 Krissy, hope it helps! As for driving, just keep it nice and slow and the locals will recognize you as visitors. As for our roundabouts, treat them as a clock face as you approach ie quarter to twelve, twelve o'clock and quarter past twelve. Want to turn left (quarter to twelve) stay in the left lane, want to go straight over (Twelve o'clock) stay in the middle lane, want to turn right (quarter past twelve) get into the right hand lane. If there are only two lanes as you approach stay in the left lane for quarter to twelve and twelve o'clock. Want to turn right get in the right hand lane (quarter past twelve). There, simple!! Good luck anyway. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 18:09 on 30th December 2010 Would be nice wouldn't it Krissy. He was also a terrific tour guide! I am very lucky to have found him. I can't wait to go back!! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Shaun Wilson Posts: 1832 Joined: 23rd Dec 2009 Location: UK	quotePosted at 18:15 on 30th December 2010 On 30th December 2010 17:53, Krissy wrote: Oh I wish I could have a chauffeur Cathy!! Shaun....I hope you are right!! Otherwise you'll have to drive us! Thats not a problem Krissy you and Jackie can go out in chester for a cup of tea My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 18:16 on 30th December 2010 Oh...yeah Ron.....easy!! LOL!!! But thank you just the same!! Cathy...are you going anytime soon?? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 20:54 on 30th December 2010 I can't Krissy My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 21:20 on 30th December 2010 I would love to meet Jackie!! Cathy...when I hit the lottery....I'll make sure you go! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions