Wednesday, Jan 25, 2006 at 16:33
Hmmm, not sure what you could use for turn-by-turn on a laptop while there. I'd be really tempted to buy a Tomtom Go while there, and trial it, you can always return the item before you leave if you are not happy with its suitability for use back
home...
The roads in any unfamiliar place add to the stress of driving, some different road rules, you can do without the added tension of trying to navigate too. Could be a lifesaver.
I've driven all over the UK with a map, but since getting the GPS on my PDA a couple of years ago I'd never be without it on foreign roads.
Oh yeah, fyi in case you've not driven there before. Keep left is not just a suggestion, only overtake on the right had side of someone, (otherwise its called undertaking, is illegal and p!ss3s people off no end). Motorbikes are allowed to filter through traffic so don't be surprised if they do. The speed on the motorway is 80m/hr but unless you do over a ton (100m/hr) the cops never pull you over except if the speed's marked lower due to road works (a common thing in the UK too). The traffic lights are slightly different too, after a red light, they go red/amber before going green.
You can drive in the UK for up to 12 months on your aussie license.
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