Drive on the Other Side of the Road
The first turn is the strange one. You sit on the unfamiliar side of the car, mirrors feel displaced and every roundabout asks your habits to reverse themselves. Driving on the other side of the road is an ordinary skill locally and a genuine concentration challenge for a visitor — one that can unlock a country beyond stations and tour routes. Before moving, learn the local priority rules, signs, speed limits and roundabout direction. Adjust the seat and mirrors, locate the indicators and choose an automatic if removing gear changes will help. Start in daylight on a quiet road, follow a local vehicle at a safe distance and ask a passenger to remind you calmly at junctions. Check that your licence, insurance and hire agreement are valid, and whether you need an International Driving Permit. Fatigue is especially dangerous when familiar habits begin to take over, so avoid beginning immediately after a long flight. Take extra care when leaving petrol stations, one-way streets and empty roads. Plan a short first journey and stop while your concentration is still sharp. The achievement is not looking fearless; it is becoming methodical enough that the unfamiliar side gradually feels predictable.