I live in Ireland so feel qualified to expand on a few points most particularly the use of roundabouts. They may sound intimidating but the rules are quite simple. When approaching one slow down and be prepared to stop as you must give way to traffic coming from your right. They are already on the roundabout so it makes sense. Once the traffic on your right has gone, or on really busy roundabouts there is a sufficient gap, then enter confidently. On really busy roundabouts there may be two or even three lanes. The rules are straightforward. Consider the roundabout as a clock face. If your exit is before twelve o'clock then keep to the left lane and don't forget to signal that your exiting. When your exit is past twelve o'clock then take the outside lane and keep signalling that you are turning right. As you approach your exit ease yourself into the left lane and signal that you are exiting. If you get confused or miss your exit just continue on around the roundabout and have a second or third go.
"If your exit is before twelve o'clock then keep to the left lane ... your exit is past twelve o'clock then take the outside lane"? In a roundabout the left lane and the outside lane are the same lane, yeah?
No, there can be two or even three lanes on a roundabout particularly near large towns. So, in reality, everyone approaches at their six o'clock, Straight ahead is twelve o'clock. If you are exiting before twelve o'clock then signal and turn off. The signal helps others who are trying to enter the roundabout but take a signal as gospel as many continue on. If you are leaving the roundabout after twelve o'clock keep to the outer lane and then exit. Hope this is of help.
I thought the rule was if you are turning left or going straight ahead, use the left /outside lane. If you are turning right, use the right / inside lane and once you are past the twelve o'clock exit, move into the left / outside lane and exit at three o'clock.
I think there may be some confusion here. We refer to the left lane as the outside lane and the one closer to the actual physical roundabout as the outside lane. i hope this helps.
We just returned from a road trip in Ireland and I found the driving quite easy. I have one additional suggestion.When driving on the smallest roads ,lanes, if you see a vehicle approaching pull over if there is roadside turn off.They are located strategically so you can safely pass without scratching either car.One of my favorite things about Ireland was exploring on the small roads.
Do not display an 'L' plate on your car if you hold a full licence and have passed a driving test to obtain it, it is illegal, also learner drivers must be accompanied by a full licence holder. One can turn left on a red light if there is a green filter arrow indicating that it is o.k. to turn left. This also applies to some dedicated ahead or right turn lanes.
An "L" plate is intended to show the driver is a learner. A qualified driver can drive a car with an "L" plate but the speed is restricted to 45 mph. When a person has passed the test in Northern Ireland they have to display an "R" plate, meaning the car is restricted to a maximum speed of 45 mph.
It would help if hire cars were easily identified, like in Jersey, then other road users could make allowance for the fact that they may not be from the British Isles, and familiar with driving on the left. Also it would help if Hire Companies supplied a copy of The Rules of the Road ( ROI ) or the Highway Code ( UK ) to Foreign tourists hiring cars.
The N plate(for new drivers) would be better than the L plate ,because it allows you to use the motorway.You won't get as much slack ,but will get enough.The other thing apart from everything else your driving an unfamiliar vehicle therefore i would advise spending a day just driving around in a rural area that is not on the tourist trail to get used to the car driving on the left and narrow roads.
I would say personally that you should use an N plate. It means novice, and doesn't impair your driving ability, like preventing you from driving on the motorway. You can do all things, just notifies other drivers that you are new
In Ireland you can drive from the age of 17. Providing you pass your test. Nice video clip great to see a DeLorean as it was built on the island of Ireland.
And the cyclists want the urban roads even narrower - well for motorists anyway - they are super woke! Urban roads in Ireland require serious widening - 2 proper traffic lanes plus a tram lane each way!
Northern Ireland is miles per hour, the republic is kilometres per hour. If you get stuck on a round a bout, just keep going around until you can get in your lane.
Everything in Ireland is robbery now. A V.W. Polo will cost you approx. $2200 for two weeks to rent. Hotels, Restaurants, Gas, and just about everything else is crazy priced.
FYI, contrary to what the video says as of 2018 you can request a letter from your credit card company if they will cover your car rental insurance and waive the CDW insurance. Don't take any crap from the bad actors in the car rental business!
Hi, thanks for the update. You should always check with your credit card company, because many credit card policies specifically exclude coverage in Ireland. If Ireland is covered by your card, that's fantastic, and I would definitely come prepared with a printed letter stating this. According to feedback from many sources, including our own travel agency clients, hassles to buy extra insurance and unwanted upgrades is very common. Know what you want and what you are covered for, and stand your ground (politely, of course).
L plate is a bad idea. Only for learner drivers and must have a fully qualified driver in the car with them. If you put 1 of these on your car and are alone driving, you will be pulled over and fined for using an L plate falsely. Round abouts are great craic. Ya can drive around them all day without breaking any laws. Just dont crash or fall asleep. Skinny roads are a nightmare when you meet a tractor coming the other way with a trailer full of silage. You'll have to reverse back along a winding road at the risk of being hit by a car coming behind you. A simple task for us Irish but heart attack event for foreigners. Always hire a big car. Itll save you if someone crashes into you more so than a small bite size box on wheels. When the garda stop you tell them you're a travelling diplomat and they'll leave you alone. Irish people dont like slow dozey drivers so get your finger out and floor it. Never head into the country side without a full tank of fuel and a culchie translation manual (available at all good retailers) Avoid anyone carrying rosey beads, they'll put a curse on you. Its customary to beep at sexy women so keep up with the tradition and beep for the cailins. And lastly....hold on for dear life. Brought to you from a typical irish driver. Action figure sold separately.
That statement about not being able to make turns on traffic lights is not quite true. One can turn left against a red signal to the left as long as there's a flashing yellow arrow signal as long as one yields to any traffic coming from one's right, and to pedestrians crossing.
Just back from Ireland, drove 600km and tried Google Maps. This was not a succes, yes it talks, but way too much information and too late. Then I put on Apple maps in combination with carplay. This worked much better! Google should fix the too much info and too late, and stop trying to pronounce the Irish names.
I still perfer a good Michelin Map or an Ordinance Survey map, good to know about google maps. I like looking at areas around the area that I will be traveling which paper maps can give me. Thank you for your feed back.
What company did you rent with? All the sites we researched (mainstream international rental companies, as well as Dan Dooley) showed no cars available if the renter's age was under 21.
Christy, there are many companies -- mostly tour companies -- that have driver guides available. It seems that most often, this can be included as a component of an itinerary organized by the tour company.
It's really bad advice to put an "L" plate on your car. This indicates that you're a learner driver that doesn't have a full licence. There's some restrictions on learner drivers and what they can do. If the Garda see you with an "L" plate they may want to chat to you if they believe you might be contravening those restrictions on learner drivers.
Regarding the insurance it's mandatory to have a minimum of 3rd party insurance by law to drive in Ireland. No exceptions, so be absolutely sure you have at least the minimum cover before driving. The penalties for driving without insurance can include a €5000 fine and/ or up to 6 months in prison.
Don't do this, its bad advice, comming from an Irish person. You'll become a cop magnet as the police have to check for an accompanying licenced driver when they see an L plate (which aren't allowed on motorways) also drivers are more likely to be impatient and attempt to overtake when they see an L plate. Just take your time, Indicate and pull over and let traffic pass if you feel pressured. Irish people are used to that, especially on the west coast.
Can't drive a car until you are 17, but you can drive those monster tractors from 16. To be fair to the young ones getting the licence at 16, they normally have years of driving experience by the time they legally get on the road.
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I live in Ireland so feel qualified to expand on a few points most particularly the use of roundabouts. They may sound intimidating but the rules are quite simple. When approaching one slow down and be prepared to stop as you must give way to traffic coming from your right. They are already on the roundabout so it makes sense. Once the traffic on your right has gone, or on really busy roundabouts there is a sufficient gap, then enter confidently.
On really busy roundabouts there may be two or even three lanes. The rules are straightforward. Consider the roundabout as a clock face. If your exit is before twelve o'clock then keep to the left lane and don't forget to signal that your exiting. When your exit is past twelve o'clock then take the outside lane and keep signalling that you are turning right. As you approach your exit ease yourself into the left lane and signal that you are exiting.
If you get confused or miss your exit just continue on around the roundabout and have a second or third go.
"If your exit is before twelve o'clock then keep to the left lane ... your exit is past twelve o'clock then take the outside lane"? In a roundabout the left lane and the outside lane are the same lane, yeah?
No, there can be two or even three lanes on a roundabout particularly near large towns. So, in reality, everyone approaches at their six o'clock, Straight ahead is twelve o'clock. If you are exiting before twelve o'clock then signal and turn off. The signal helps others who are trying to enter the roundabout but take a signal as gospel as many continue on. If you are leaving the roundabout after twelve o'clock keep to the outer lane and then exit. Hope this is of help.
I thought the rule was if you are turning left or going straight ahead, use the left /outside lane. If you are turning right, use the right / inside lane and once you are past the twelve o'clock exit, move into the left / outside lane and exit at three o'clock.
I think there may be some confusion here. We refer to the left lane as the outside lane and the one closer to the actual physical roundabout as the outside lane. i hope this helps.
So, you enter the roundabout at clockwise.
We just returned from a road trip in Ireland and I found the driving quite easy. I have one additional suggestion.When driving on the smallest roads ,lanes, if you see a vehicle approaching pull over if there is roadside turn off.They are located strategically so you can safely pass without scratching either car.One of my favorite things about Ireland was exploring on the small roads.
Do not display an 'L' plate on your car if you hold a full licence and have passed a driving test to obtain it, it is illegal, also learner drivers must be accompanied by a full licence holder. One can turn left on a red light if there is a green filter arrow indicating that it is o.k. to turn left. This also applies to some dedicated ahead or right turn lanes.
An "L" plate is intended to show the driver is a learner. A qualified driver can drive a car with an "L" plate but the speed is restricted to 45 mph. When a person has passed the test in Northern Ireland they have to display an "R" plate, meaning the car is restricted to a maximum speed of 45 mph.
It would help if hire cars were easily identified, like in Jersey, then other road users could make allowance for the fact that they may not be from the British Isles, and familiar with driving on the left. Also it would help if Hire Companies supplied a copy of The Rules of the Road ( ROI ) or the Highway Code ( UK ) to Foreign tourists hiring cars.
Came here to echo this, It is Illegal to drive on a Motorway (an Offense) on an L permit- from pg 31 section 6 of the Ria rules of the road.
The N plate(for new drivers) would be better than the L plate ,because it allows you to use the motorway.You won't get as much slack ,but will get enough.The other thing apart from everything else your driving an unfamiliar vehicle therefore i would advise spending a day just driving around in a rural area that is not on the tourist trail to get used to the car driving on the left and narrow roads.
Thank you for the heads up.
I would say personally that you should use an N plate. It means novice, and doesn't impair your driving ability, like preventing you from driving on the motorway. You can do all things, just notifies other drivers that you are new
In Ireland you can drive from the age of 17. Providing you pass your test.
Nice video clip great to see a DeLorean as it was built on the island of Ireland.
If you are caught Even touching!!!! Your phone while driving it's an offence under Irish law!!!!
So not a good idea to use the phone maps?
@@thorned10 not unless theres no police around or it talks to you or of course you're pulled over or the passenger
very good thankyouxxx
Thank you! Very helpful
Thank you for the kind words. Have fun driving around Ireland.
Thanks for the tips! The roads are SO narrow in Ireland!
Thanks for watching, happy and safe travels.
And the cyclists want the urban roads even narrower - well for motorists anyway - they are super woke!
Urban roads in Ireland require serious widening - 2 proper traffic lanes plus a tram lane each way!
We like them that way
I just booked my rental car for my upcoming trip, and I requested the bubble wrap car feature.😂
driving age is 17 in ireland not 21
Yes you are correct, I miss spoke. I meant to say many rental agencies require you to be over 21. Sorry about that.
indeed a very helpful video.
Thank you for the very kind words.
Thank you so helpful!
Thanks for watching, enjoy Ireland!
thank you
You are welcome, happy motoring.
Northern Ireland is miles per hour, the republic is kilometres per hour. If you get stuck on a round a bout, just keep going around until you can get in your lane.
Thanks for the info and the tip!
Automatic rental cars don't just cost a little more, they cost DOUBLE. It is absolute robbery.
So true, being able to drive stick is a great skill to have.
Everything in Ireland is robbery now. A V.W. Polo will cost you approx. $2200 for two weeks to rent. Hotels, Restaurants, Gas, and just about everything else is crazy priced.
FYI, contrary to what the video says as of 2018 you can request a letter from your credit card company if they will cover your car rental insurance and waive the CDW insurance. Don't take any crap from the bad actors in the car rental business!
Hi, thanks for the update. You should always check with your credit card company, because many credit card policies specifically exclude coverage in Ireland. If Ireland is covered by your card, that's fantastic, and I would definitely come prepared with a printed letter stating this. According to feedback from many sources, including our own travel agency clients, hassles to buy extra insurance and unwanted upgrades is very common. Know what you want and what you are covered for, and stand your ground (politely, of course).
@@distantlandstravel Thank you for the tip. Thanks
L plate is a bad idea. Only for learner drivers and must have a fully qualified driver in the car with them. If you put 1 of these on your car and are alone driving, you will be pulled over and fined for using an L plate falsely.
Round abouts are great craic. Ya can drive around them all day without breaking any laws. Just dont crash or fall asleep.
Skinny roads are a nightmare when you meet a tractor coming the other way with a trailer full of silage. You'll have to reverse back along a winding road at the risk of being hit by a car coming behind you. A simple task for us Irish but heart attack event for foreigners.
Always hire a big car. Itll save you if someone crashes into you more so than a small bite size box on wheels.
When the garda stop you tell them you're a travelling diplomat and they'll leave you alone.
Irish people dont like slow dozey drivers so get your finger out and floor it.
Never head into the country side without a full tank of fuel and a culchie translation manual (available at all good retailers)
Avoid anyone carrying rosey beads, they'll put a curse on you.
Its customary to beep at sexy women so keep up with the tradition and beep for the cailins.
And lastly....hold on for dear life.
Brought to you from a typical irish driver. Action figure sold separately.
That statement about not being able to make turns on traffic lights is not quite true. One can turn left against a red signal to the left as long as there's a flashing yellow arrow signal as long as one yields to any traffic coming from one's right, and to pedestrians crossing.
If you drive with an L on your car the Garda (police) may stop you to check your license since there are restrictions on when and where you can drive.
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First tip dont hit or run over anybody...
You are correct.
Just back from Ireland, drove 600km and tried Google Maps. This was not a succes, yes it talks, but way too much information and too late. Then I put on Apple maps in combination with carplay. This worked much better!
Google should fix the too much info and too late, and stop trying to pronounce the Irish names.
I still perfer a good Michelin Map or an Ordinance Survey map, good to know about google maps. I like looking at areas around the area that I will be traveling which paper maps can give me. Thank you for your feed back.
You can drive a rental under 21, I’m 19 and Irish and I could drive a rental car around my country
What company did you rent with? All the sites we researched (mainstream international rental companies, as well as Dan Dooley) showed no cars available if the renter's age was under 21.
Are any drivers for hire in Ireland? Seems like that would be useful for many folks.
Christy, there are many companies -- mostly tour companies -- that have driver guides available. It seems that most often, this can be included as a component of an itinerary organized by the tour company.
@@distantlandstravel You have to be a minimum of 17 to drive in Ireland
It's really bad advice to put an "L" plate on your car. This indicates that you're a learner driver that doesn't have a full licence. There's some restrictions on learner drivers and what they can do. If the Garda see you with an "L" plate they may want to chat to you if they believe you might be contravening those restrictions on learner drivers.
Drive like a lunatic you'll fit right in
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Sujit Ind difference is that traffic in India is a nightmare. And of course there's the endless honking
Do not put an l plate On a car with your full lisence you will get in trouble get an N plate instead
Tidak.Tau.......
I take my car as I get the ferry
To drive in Ireland you start at the age of 17 to drive a car.
Pointed that out
Regarding the insurance it's mandatory to have a minimum of 3rd party insurance by law to drive in Ireland. No exceptions, so be absolutely sure you have at least the minimum cover before driving.
The penalties for driving without insurance can include a €5000 fine and/ or up to 6 months in prison.
Good advice!
I guess I will be getting an L for my upcoming trip
Don't do this, its bad advice, comming from an Irish person. You'll become a cop magnet as the police have to check for an accompanying licenced driver when they see an L plate (which aren't allowed on motorways) also drivers are more likely to be impatient and attempt to overtake when they see an L plate.
Just take your time, Indicate and pull over and let traffic pass if you feel pressured. Irish people are used to that, especially on the west coast.
At 16 years old you can drive in Ireland
17
Can't drive a car until you are 17, but you can drive those monster tractors from 16. To be fair to the young ones getting the licence at 16, they normally have years of driving experience by the time they legally get on the road.
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This is a video aimed at tourists for driving in Ireland.