Any Londoners moving to LA? Driving on the wrong side of the Road! (living in)

[Tea Tea]

I wanna know if there are any Londoners moving to LA or have moved to LA already?

If you've moved to LA what has your experience been with driving on the wrong side and the driving written exam/practical test?

Thanks

[connie&dave]

Originally Posted by Tea Tea

I wanna know if there are any Londoners moving to LA or have moved to LA already?

If you've moved to LA what has your experience been with driving on the wrong side and the driving written exam/practical test?

Thanks

Hi Tea Tea-I am an American living in England and I was worried about driving on the wrong side of the road in the UK, but so far it hasn't happened, you get used to being on the other side right away. I can tell you that you will find driving in LA a piece of cake. First of all we have no annoying roundabouts, in LA you'll find much bigger roads (no constant giving way), and unike the UK, LA roads are mostly built on a grid system which makes it very easy to find places, turn back if you get lost, etc. Also we have very good sign postings on the roads and drivers are mostly considerate (except at rush hour on the freeway)

I haven't taken my UK driving test yet (I have a provisional license) but I have been told that the US test is much easier than the UK version, it would probably not hurt to take some driving lessons so that you can get some good tips and made aware of certain things you need to know in order to pass the test. I know those big freeways can look intimidating but once you try it you'll see how easy it is to get around, it would probably be easier if you can get an automatic car it really helps on the freeways

[urbandeco]

True. I have driven in several countries UK, NZ, and Aus. I can tell you driving in the US is so much easier for a person who has never driven here. It will take you a few days to get the hang out of it and you will be fine. You might actually like it after awhile.

[Tea Tea]

yes i was starting to think that i might prefer driving out here then in London. i'm just so use to the tiny roads. roundabouts have never been a problem for me, i don't know why people make a big deal out of them.

yes the freeways scare the sh* out of me. the roads are so big. but i'm sure i'll get the hang of it. it's not impossible.

i failed the written exam the first time but i kinda rushed it and everyone said it's a piece of pee so i didn't revise properly. the written test in London i passed 2nd time and the book you have to revise is A LOT BIGGER then the tiny reading book America has.