Last time i drove a car in the States I pulled te gear stick of in my hand. After a scream and pulling over into a car park i proceeded to crash into an enormous curb. My co pilot erupted into a ball of laughter.
This time round the car is better and I think I have a better attitude to driving.
Here's a few tips
1. When there's a "stop" sign. These are usually at crossroads. Stop and then it's the person who stopped first who then has priority right of way.
2. You can turn right on a red light unless you see the sign no right turn on red. A slight note on this. It seems so unnatural to go through a red sign that you feel like a law breaker.
3. Prepare yourself for constant "did I just break the law" feeling.
4. It's weird having the gears on the steering wheel. At least automatic make this less strange.
5. You have to pay tolls to use the interstate. This is a very confusing system as you pay for each one. We managed to avoid one. But before we became fugitives were told our vehicle had an ipass. Which is great. One thing, however, what the devil is an "ipass"?
6. Confidence. This is really what you need. Remember if you've passed your test- you know how to drive. If you know how to drive you just need to learn how to adapt. It'll happen... Just build up the confidence. Oh and avoid pulling off gear sticks.
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