How are the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals configured on most vehicles in England? In the USA, most cars have the accelerator on the RIGHT, the brake is on the LEFT and the clutch is in the middle. I am interested in finding out if there is a difference in the UK, since they drive on the opposite side of the road and the driver is positioned in the other side of the vehicle.
I am asking this question as a USA driver who will be driving in the UK soon. I originally learned to drive a manual transmission, and have extensive experience driving in large cities (Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL) and cities with bad congestion and very tight winding streets (San Juan, PR). This will be my first time driving in Europe.
Here in UK - right-hand drive - pedals - far right = gas accellerator,
centre = brake, far left = clutch.
If you simply hire a fully automatic car while you are here, it will overcome all the problems.
Driving on the motorway (freeway). There is a speed limit of 70mph.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRGVQJdJb...
Check your vehicle and make sure you're facing the right way around when you go to fill up at the gas station (garage or filling station here).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHC32cbD5...
Have a great trip!
Meanwhile, here's something from TOP GEAR the UK's number one driving and car show on TV.
Jerremy Clarkson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkO8y3AxR...
All cars are configured the same so far as foot pedals are concerned. Where the steering wheel is doesn't affect the pedal sequence.
You'll find most cars in the UK are manual transmission, but you can hire automatic transmission also. Sometimes it costs more, depends on who you are hiring the car from.
If you've never driven on the other side of the road, I suggest you take an hour or so of driving around quiet streets to get used to it. Then you'll be fine. It will also be handy if ever you go to Ireland, Australia or New Zealand as they also drive on the left!
Driving in London can be frustrating - if you decide to do it, then be aware of the central London congestion charging zone or you could get hit with a fine via the car hire company. And if you can, avoid the motorways between 7am and 9am, on Friday afternoons, and on Sunday afternoons, especially the M25 (London Orbital), M1 and M6.
Actually most days are pretty horrendous nowadays, but Fridays and Sundays are worst.
Enjoy your trip!
The pedals in UK (and all over Europe) are in the same configuration as in US. From left to right...Clutch-Brake-Accelerator
The steering wheel's on the right though! And you'll try changing gear with the door handle a few times until you remember the stick's on the left in England :-)
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How are the accelerator, brake and clutch pedals configured on most vehicles in England? ?