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Old 04-14-2010, 09:12 AM
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We always adapt instantly to the left hand driving in Bermuda. Never had a bit of trouble even with the traffic circles. It is almost second nature. Plus the speed limit is so slow, there is little danger. My young adult kids had no problem whatsoever, but they are all extremely smart & dynamic like me :-) I have been there seven times and only saw one minor mishap in Hamilton and that was with a local. Could have happened to anyone. I have heard that the cruise ships always tell the people to be careful about the scooters. We always fly directly there vs cruising for maximum Bermuda time.

The one thing that did bother me on the scooter last time, now that I am 58 is that when cruising along on the scooter, I tend to drift off to the side of the road if I turn back to specifically look at something on the side off the road or behind me. That never happened before. I must be getting old !!! ??? I have made a mental note that in the future, I WILL NOT turn my head back to look at something while driving.


Update: Upon further reflection, I believe that I would have always drifted off the road on the scooter if I turned around to look at something while driving. Even when in my 20s. This symptom is not a function of drifting when looking at age 58. . . . . I would not have turned around to look behind me while driving the scooter when I was younger. The fact that I am stupid enough to now turn around to look at something behind me IS a function of my advanced years and acompanying stupidity ;-)


You cannot rent a car in Bermuda, only scooters. Residents are allowed one (small) car per family. Motorcycles for residents only are limited to 100cc.


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