Would you know people who would be scared to drive to the airport or into cities?

10-12-2018 09:40AM

Airport, no problem it's a busy environment you need to keep your wits about you.

I have stopped driving in the city center since the Luas extension, a few reasons, the kamikaze cyclists, the Luas extension its self, parking and there are good public transport options.

Mad_maxx · 10-12-2018 09:46AM

Driving in Dublin is fine.

Driving in Galway = kill me now

10-12-2018 09:50AM

I don’t mind driving in a city as it’s where I learned how to drive. Found overtaking on N roads a struggle when I first moved over here as it was something I had never had to do. Wouldn’t do that until I was confident in knowing the stretch of road I was on.

I don’t mind driving at night but I hate driving when it’s dark but the moon isn’t up yet.

Ciaran_B · 10-12-2018 09:50AM

I'm not crazy about driving on motorways (safest roads to drive on, I know) but driving around cities is grand. I've driven to and from the airport several times and never had a problem but I don't like it.

One time I was driving from Bray to Crumlin and just didn't fancy the motorway at all. So I stuck to the coast and going through towns - Killiney, Dun Laoghaire etc. Found it a much nicer experience.

amcalester · 10-12-2018 09:55AM

Lived and drove in Cairo once upon a time, Dublin is grand by comparison.

irishguitarlad · 10-12-2018 09:56AM

An old timer from Brosna Co. Kerry a good few years back was called for an appointment in Cork University Hospital. He made It to the first roundabout outside Cork City and spent ages going round in circles. Gardaí were called to help him and all.

John_Rambo · 10-12-2018 10:19AM

pgj2015 wrote: »

The problem with driving in Dublin if you are from the country is, you are not used to the heavy traffic, the locals drive too fast and have no patience or manners and very bad road rage, blowing their horns and roaring abuse at other motorist who god forbid make a little mistake while driving around the city.

You’ll find Dublin drivers pretty patient, often letting traffic out from secondary roads, letting people merge etc… It’s actually very rare to hear car horns blasting in Dublin city. Those you do find loosing their temper are more often lost, frustrated and confused people from outside Dublin loosing their tempers.

Dublin drivers don't drive to fast, they can't!! Maybe you meant Donegal?

Compare that to the carnage of blocked yellow boxes and general carnage of Galway city and you’ll appreciate good manners and etiquette.

I don’t drive in to the city centre any more, that’s for chumps and should be the reserve for those who really need to, delivery, tradesmen with tools etc…

nthclare · 10-12-2018 10:26AM

I can't stand driving around cities and airports.
I'm very rural and backwards, no fault of my own might I add.

City people have the advantage of city driving,as they get used to it.
I'm sure they enjoy driving around rural setting's too.

Give me windy country roads Anyday. I love it.

I go to Dublin for a day and it's like being in a different dimension, I love a day trip to Dublin.

There's a lot of eye candy, good looking men and women in the cities.
Nice building s loads of fashion and modern lifestyle.

But I am happiest in the country.

If I won the lottery,I'd buy an apartment in the City, stay the odd Saturday night.

nthclare · 10-12-2018 10:34AM

irishguitarlad wrote: »

An old timer from Brosna Co. Kerry a good few years back was called for an appointment in Cork University Hospital. He made It to the first roundabout outside Cork City and spent ages going round in circles. Gardaí were called to help him and all.

One of the bleakest places in Ireland, I frequently go there flyfishing in the summer in the Feale River.

It's an endearing place, sometimes it Feels like being in a time warp, driving over the Feale bridge, turning left and back into the 70's...

Eddie Lenihan is from there too.

Graces7 · 10-12-2018 10:54AM

Mad_maxx wrote: »

Driving in Dublin is fine.

Driving in Galway = kill me now

Thank you. I conquered driving in Galway but huge sigh of relief when I left the area...

No intention of ever driving in cities, on motorways or big roads ever again. Wide open spaces for me..

Agent Smith · 10-12-2018 11:21AM

Zaph wrote: »

I agree, Dublin isn't bad too drive around, I don't understand why people are so nervous about it. I certainly see far worse driving on rural roads than I do in Dublin, if only for the simple fact that most of the time you can't get up enough speed in the city centre to do anything too crazy. For me, even as a Dub, the hardest part is route planning because there are so many bloody one-way streets and other restrictions. It's a major pain in the arse when you can walk from A to B in 5 minutes, but to drive it involves going via C, D and E as well.

I find driving in the City Much easier. I Grossly dislike Driving on country roads, Give me the city center any day....

Except the quays in Dublin. Who ever came up with the 30kms Speed limit is a bastard who i wouldn't piss on if they were on fire. It's almost impossible to stay under 30 when driving them at night when theres little traffic.

BrokenArrows · 10-12-2018 12:02PM

Ya some people are just not confident driving , nevermind in unfamiliar areas.

I never had issues even in foreign countries on the other side of the road. Just follow your directions and if you miss a turn there is no need to panic just pull over when you can and workout where to go.

Graces7 · 10-12-2018 12:10PM

irishguitarlad wrote: »

An old timer from Brosna Co. Kerry a good few years back was called for an appointment in Cork University Hospital. He made It to the first roundabout outside Cork City and spent ages going round in circles. Gardaí were called to help him and all.

Oh the poor old man!

10-12-2018 12:12PM

I know a few people alright who can't or won't drive in the city, any city. It is probably a combination of unfamiliarity and a general lack of confidence and assertion on the roads.
I can drive anywhere. There have been plenty of times in Dublin when I hadn't clue where I was going but you just go. If cutting across lanes at the last minute fills you with dread then stay where you are. Dublin isn't a massive city so you will find your way soon enough.

Trigger Happy · 10-12-2018 12:15PM

I managed to drive in Paris when I lived there.
Everything about Dublin driving seems easy since then.
And then there is India. Never drive there, it’s horrific.

Feisar · 10-12-2018 12:17PM

I wouldn't be scared of it however I dislike driving in cities I don't know although haven't had any really bad experiences anywhere.

Wibbs · 10-12-2018 12:17PM

BrokenArrows wrote: »

Ya some people are just not confident driving , nevermind in unfamiliar areas.

Yep. I have little issue with those who know they're too nervous/not great at driving and restrict themselves to what's comfortable for them, but in my humble if someone who has been driving on a full licence for a few years can't navigate something as basic as city centre or motorway driving without having an attack of the vapours then quite frankly they shouldn't be on the road in those situations. Or maybe restricted in engine/car size and where they can drive. They're at best an inconvenience, at worst a danger to others and themselves.

Feisar · 10-12-2018 12:21PM

Trigger Happy wrote: »

I managed to drive in Paris when I lived there.
Everything about Dublin driving seems easy since then.
And then there is India. Never drive there, it’s horrific.

I drove in Paris once, I remember one "junction", it was just an area about the size of a football field with a load of roads leading onto it. Seen my gap and just went for it.

My Dad, who wouldn't have much faith in me behind the wheel changed his tune after that day. The young lad (circa. 30) scooting about paris sitting in the "wrong" side of the car on the "wrong" side of the road.

fancy pigeon · 10-12-2018 12:28PM

Yes.

The same people use side lights solely SAVING THE BULBS, drive everywhere at 70kmh and tip the brakes at every possible opportunity whilst weaving all over the place yet not actually slowing their coin purse of a car down.

Be thankful they don't drive in the city centre!

pgj2015 · 10-12-2018 05:29PM

Deleted User wrote: »

not even being funny, but its a good thing that people are avoiding driving in dublin if people getting annoyed at them not being able to drive in dublin is an issue

dublins not bad at all to drive around imo, its a right pain to find your way about at first alright but the driving aspect is overstated

they can drive around it, just it is stressful for some rural people when they have ignorant native dubs with no patience blowing horns at them for not driving "fast" enough.

harr · 10-12-2018 05:43PM

I am a confident driver and have driven in France, Spain and the US .. Airport run is fine in most countries like Dublin it’s well sign posted.
But I really hate driving into city’s as I get way to flustered. I do drive into Dublin when I need to but would prefer to go to red cow and get LUAS in.
It’s mostly inpatient drivers that cause me the stress.
One tip my driving instructor game me many many years ago was to drive into Dublin City late at night or very early when the traffic volume was lower to get to used to the layout.
When learning to drive I took 5 lessons from a company based near city centre just to learn city driving as I would have been taught in the country side and small towns.

Ash.J.Williams · 10-12-2018 05:48PM

pgj2015 wrote: »

The problem with driving in Dublin if you are from the country is, you are not used to the heavy traffic, the locals drive too fast and have no patience or manners and very bad road rage, blowing their horns and roaring abuse at other motorist who god forbid make a little mistake while driving around the city.

I'd wager it's not the locals beeping at you but fellow bog hoppers that moved to Dublin.

Agricola · 10-12-2018 05:53PM

Yep, I know plenty of older people, some of them relatives, that wouldn't venture near Dublin or the airport. Someone else would have to bring them or they'd use public transport. It doesn't seem to be strictly an urban/rural divide because most people I know under 40 who grew up in a rural setting would drive into Dublin city center at the drop of a hat. It's more the ridiculous parking fees and traffic conjestion that keeps them out of it. The older generation just never saw the multi lane road systems and sheer volume of traffic we have now, so it's very daunting for some.

pgj2015 · 10-12-2018 06:12PM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

I'd wager it's not the locals beeping at you but fellow bog hoppers that moved to Dublin.

who knows, you could be right.

it could be jumped up jackeens though.

LimeFruitGum · 10-12-2018 06:53PM

I learned to drive in Dublin, so I don’t mind doing an airport run or driving to town.
I wouldn’t fancy driving abroad on the other side, although I’m happy to cycle abroad as l’d be using the bike lanes and I wouldn’t feel as nervous.

miezekatze · 10-12-2018 07:17PM

I don't mind driving to the airport, but I don't like driving in city centres. Parking is usually my biggest worry, or ending up on an unexpected one-way street and getting lost. If I have someone with me who know the area I'm fine, but it's just so stressful otherwise, and other drivers can get a bit pissy if you have to change lanes etc.

The Tetrarch · 10-12-2018 07:30PM

Would you know people who would be scared to drive to the airport or into cities?

A few wouldn't be scared of it but they are not equipped for it.

When driving from the southside to the airport my sister told me I was I was going the wrong way. I had been working in the airport for fifteen years.
I think SatNav should be mandatory in cars, and using it should be part of the driving test.

CelticRambler · 10-12-2018 07:43PM

I know someone born and bred in south Dublin who'll drive into the city centre during the day - even prefers going straight through if he's heading to the airport rather than using the M50 ... but he gets really twitchy about going in late at night. He's convinced he'll be carjacked. :rolleyes:

Curiously enough, he's also the designated night driver for the rest of his family, who all hate driving in the dark (anywhere). I've always thought he was fine driving outside of Dublin - until a few months ago when he lost it completely in some town in the midlands (even ended up going the wrong way up a one-way street). Turns out he can only really cope with motorways and a few country lanes that he's familiar with.

Ocer · 03-01-2019 05:50PM

Google Maps or Waze is really important when you are driving in the city centre or somewhere you not familiar, everyone has to get a smartphone in the pocket. Sat-Nav and real-time traffic function are free, why not~

Would you know people who would be scared to drive to the airport or into cities?

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