Got to be 17 to learn in the Uk.
From the UK but have driven many thousands of miles in the US and Europe and you soon get used to it.
2007-12-03 13:29:15
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answered by Anonymous
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If you have a valid US driving license then you are allowed to drive in the UK while visiting. You cannot drive legally on public roads in the UK under the age of 17.
If you plan to be a long-term resident in the UK then you will need to get a UK driving license. You apply for a provisional license while you are learning (you drive with L plates on the car) then you take a test which is a mixture of practical and theory to obtain your license.
See http://www.britainusa.com/sections/articles_show_nt1.asp?d=4&i=41121&L1=&L2=&a=28535
for more information.
It is hard at first to drive on the other side of the road, but remember the signs, lines, etc are designed for that and other drivers are all driving the same way, which makes it easier. The hardest thing is driving a non-UK car because the driver's seat is on the 'wrong' side, so you may find it easier to hire a UK car.
2007-12-03 18:24:21
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answered by Bridget F 3
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there are some different laws about driving in the uk compared to usa. for example, we can no turn right at a junction on a red light, even if there is no traffic etc. we are not legally allowed to drive a car until 17 but we can have mopeds (50cc scooters) from 16 as long as we do a small test.
its not too bad driving on the wrong side of the road. in the usa we found we could just drive across the highways, in the uk i dont know one place where you can drive at a right angle from one side of the motor way and then drive down the otherside, you use bridges etc to go over it so that you dont end up facing the wrong way (i hope that makes sense) uk roads are not as big either, we dont have 4 and 6 lane motorways. and sign posts are much clearer. the only hing that might really fox you is a "roundabout" my cousin in florida has them by her house and says that everyday there is an accident there as people just dont realise they dont have to give way to the cars coming from the left but they do from the right.
2007-12-03 23:33:39
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answered by bebishenron 4
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I am from the UK and have driven most of my driving career on the right hand side of the road in Europe. I have also driven left-hand drive vehicles (American style) in both the UK and Europe. Driving on the left you can adjust to very quickly. Driving a right-hand drive car takes a little longer as you will be sitting on the other side of the car from what you are used to and having to change gear with your left instead of right hand. A few hours should be enough for you to be confident.
As for UK licences, you can drive for one year with your US licence. But as no one will know how long you have been here, it won't matter too much especially as you could have left UK for a few days every year. You will need to take a driving test in UK to get a UK licence and it's a lot more difficult than in the US. 50% of people fail their driving test first time.
2007-12-03 13:35:02
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answered by Anonymous
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The only kids of 15 driving here are the ones who've stolen a car. I moved to Spain and just got into a car and drove (right-hand side driving there). Wasn't too bad because of semi-rural location. Why not have a few lessons? Nowadays you need a practical and theory test - roads and rules are more complicated. More people to kill, more cars to destroy etc.
2007-12-05 21:29:01
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answered by Boudicca 4
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If you have been driving in ther USA and then in the U.K you will fnd the U.K/European driving habits very courteous & disciplined and the change from left to right hand steering a small challenge at first, after that you will be fine. You can get licenced to drive a car at 17 years! Photolicences are now the norm. AND Joan, there are lots of AMERICAN Cars in the U.K with PRNDL on them!
2007-12-04 03:55:01
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answered by Latin Techie 7
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Here's a useful tip.
Take out your lipstick and draw a little arrow pointing left on the mirror, This will remind you to drive on the wrong side of the road every time you look in the mirror.
I move from left to right a lot (if you see what I mean!) and always do this.......just in case!
Note. most people in England do not recognise the word PRNDL. So remember to order an automatic hire car or you will not get one.
Take care at 'roundabouts'.
2007-12-03 20:31:50
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answered by Anonymous
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Why would it be hard to drive on the correct side of the road? We can get a provisonal at 16, then do tests at 17 at the moment, but I think thats changing soon....
2007-12-05 02:50:05
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answered by Paul 4
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there is a few instructors (in scotland besides) that provide training for 15/16 12 months olds yet no longer some thing which will count number in the route of a attempt, basically to carry you into what you should repeat at 17 once you're taking your provisional and the licence. somewhat 17 because i took training at 15 even though it counted no longer some thing to my provisional i nonetheless had to do it back those instructors have their personal floor as you cant bypass on the line
2016-10-25 09:55:53
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answered by ? 4
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It should take you about a week to get used to it. I live in UK and drive in Europe quite a lot (same side as US). Most cars are manual,or 'stick' though, so that might throw you a bit. In the UK you can hold a full licence from seventeen.
2007-12-03 13:31:14
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answered by Flank 3
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