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Hey there fellow travelers! Heading to Ireland or Northern Ireland and scared about driving on the wrong side of the road? Well here we give you all the advice you need to feel comfortable about drivining in Ireland, or at least a lot of great driving advice so you can get the most out of your visit to Ireland.
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Want to drive in Ireland? We get it: If you’re relying on Irish public transport, it can be tough to visit the off-the-beaten-path villages and rural areas that make Ireland so special. Driving in Ireland can be intimidating, especially given the legendary reputation of narrow Irish roads. But if you follow these 7 tips you’ll be cruising Irish roads like a local in no time – just be careful when passing sheep. #DISTANTLANDS #TRAVELTIPS #TRAVEL
How to Drive in Ireland...for Americans
One of the more entertaining of the gazillion Driving in Ireland videos on youtube. This one is humorously instructive -- well, humorous anyway...relatively. Shot outside of Dublin, on the M1 and around the Burren. Music is from this video, Breogán Música Celta,
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Here are some important rules about driving on Irish roads. These should help you understand how to drive in Ireland. Remember the vulnerable users, bus lanes, traffic signals and road signs.
Vulnerable road users - Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists are the most vulnerable users of roads so you give them respect and space and let them pass almost always.
Honking- Don’t go honking in the city unless you really want to grab someone’s attention, it’s not a socially accepted thing and you will get weird looks if you honk.
Overtaking – Don’t bother about overtaking while driving within the city. Stick to your lane and follow the traffic in front of you patiently.
Bus Lanes - You are not allowed to use the bus lane in general; however, cyclists and taxis can use it.
Right of way - Traffic coming from the right-hand side always has the right of the way, so at junctions, crossroads and roundabouts remember that you must give way to the traffic coming in from your right side.
Whenever you see the yield sign you must wait and let the traffic coming in pass.
Roundabout – Traffic always flows in a clockwise direction at roundabouts, there is an island at the centre and traffic moves around it. While entering a roundabout ensure that you give way to traffic coming from the right first and remember you must follow the lane discipline on a roundabout. Here’s an example of how traffic moves around roundabouts, wait for the vehicle coming from the right, enter the roundabout, stick to your lane, indicate and leave the roundabout.
Speed limits – Always follow the speed limits, there are speed cameras installed on all major roads. The speed limit is 50 kmph on urban roads. 80 on single open roads, 100 on National roads and 120 on motorways. However, in most residential areas its only 30kmph so drive slow, its very possible children, joggers and cyclists may come in your way.
Seatbelts – Every passenger in the car must wear a seat belt, not wearing a seatbelt may result in a fine for the passenger not wearing one.
Drink & Drive – Drink driving is a very serious offence in Ireland. The legal limit for professional and learner drivers is 20 milligrammes of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
Cell phones – It is illegal to hold a mobile phone while driving.
Animals – Always keep eyes out for animals on country roads especially sheeps. However, sometimes you may come across deers running on the roads.
Emergency – Dial 112 or 999 for emergencies on the road.
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Advice on Driving on the WRONG side of the Road in the UK & Ireland
Heading to England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland? Well most likely you will need to drive to truly get a feel for the culture and the country. Here we give you some advice on driving in the UK and Ireland. Looking at what it is like for an American to drive in the UK & Ireland when they drive on the left side of the road, not the wrong side.
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Being from the USA means I'm terrified of driving on the left side of the road, because of that, we decided to record our adventure of driving in Ireland for the first time! For our first trip, we head from Dublin to Kilkenny.
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RING OF KERRY DRIVE - 15 Essential Driving Tips for Your Visit
A Ring of Kerry drive is a fantastic driving experience but can be challenging. In this video, I share my 15 best driving tips as a local for when you are embarking on a Ring of Kerry drive. Enjoy!
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17:03 - Tip 11: Don't Forget Kenmare
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25:44 - Bonus 2: Pointy Rocks Sticking Out
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How to Drive in Ireland - Part Two! | Travel Vlog for the Adventurous Tourist
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How to Drive on Ireland's Challenging Roads | Travel Vlog for the Adventurous Tourist
Drive in Ireland with confidence by learning in advance the challenges of rural and city/town roads!
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Sláinte! I´m finally back on the road and made it to the Airport of Dublin. For a long time i wanted to do this road trip around the beautfiul countryside of Ireland and it started right there. First of all, gentle delays in Frankfurt/Main, Germany and then renting a car at the airport. This is just the start of something very special.
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