Driving in Japan with the wheel on the right side. The first time I did that last year I drove on the wrong side of the road about 5 times and got a shock every time when I saw all the ghost drivers just to quickly realize that it’s me who is driving the wrong way. This year it only happened one time, so my brain seems to adapt to that better and better.

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    8 months ago

    Driving in North America

    I once took a trip to the UK and was brave enough (or dumb enough) to rent a car in London and drive around the country side. I drove down small town streets the wrong way several times and I nearly killed myself trying to navigate a roundabout twice.

    As a passenger it was frightening. You sit there in what has always been the drivers seat to you yet you have no control over the vehicle.

    It all completely screws with you brain.

    We got to see Stonehenge tho, so that was great.

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        8 months ago

        Hmm, what do you have against roundabouts? They are usually seen as a safer and more efficient type of intersection in most scenarios as compared to traffic lights.

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          the fact that it would be extremely confusing to get to one when you’re driving on a opposite lane than you’re used to?

          which is what they were talking about

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        8 months ago

        The best part is … you’re in Japan! … that in itself is amazing. Good for you.

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      8 months ago

      Oh rofl only now I realize it’s my picture, just mirrored 🤣. I was thinking wow he has the same infotainment system in his car.