Originally Posted by
Scrooge McDuck
That is indeed true. However, the wipers and the direction indicator switches are usually switched! It is always a nice experience if you want to indicate a right turn and wipers start.
I must have been extremely lucky that the car I hired in Cardiff had the turn signal and wiper controls where I expected them. I know my sister-in-law was not so lucky in Ireland. Did OK driving manual in rural Wales, but I've decided to go automatic for Australia. It's one thing when you've got a car full of people to help you watch out for things, but quite another when driving alone.