Title: How to Master Driving in Ireland (as a tourist!)
Headings: How to Master Driving in Ireland (as a tourist!)
How to Master Driving in Ireland (as a tourist!)
Driving in Ireland
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1. Do a Practice Run
2. Have a designated navigator
3. Get Used to Roundabouts
4. HUG the curb on the LEFT, stay WIDE on the RIGHT
5. Carry Cash and Coins for Tolls & Parking
6. Budget for Gas
7. Don't Wait Until the Last Minute to Fill Up
8. Don't Drive in Dublin!
9. Don't Feel Pressured to Go the Speed Limit
10. Create a Realistic Itinerary
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Content: The motorways surrounding Dublin are very hectic and getting in and out of Dublin was hands down the most nerve wracking part of driving in Ireland. We drove in the rain for about 2 hours exiting Dublin, manually turning on the windshield wipers because we couldn't figure out how to keep them on haha! We figured it out by hour 3…
2. Have a designated navigator
It's very helpful to have one person navigate while the other drives. Firstly because two pairs of eyes are better than one, but also because road signs are on the left while the driver sits on the right, so the driver can miss navigational signs. You can either rent a GPS from the car rental company or use Google Maps on your smartphone. I talked about why I prefer the latter in this post about how to best rent a car in Ireland, which you can read here. The one downside of using Google Maps is that if you are charging your phone, the app won't speak to you. For some reason it considers the charging cable to be occupying the audio jack, even though it isn't. So a friend or family member to help navigate is essential there.