In a message dated 3/9/2011 8:15:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [email protected] writes: One could have the car going at say 30 mph and then have to slow down to 20 to go around a curve. ... In Ireland, where you will be driving on the left side of the road, you also can expect to find a herd of cows, goats, etc. in the middle of the roads. You must stop to let them go around you. Also you may well find yourself behind a tractor for miles. Hope I'm not sounding too pessimistic! Len