I have a standard in the States and getting used to a manual transmission in JNB this spring was very easy after the first few short drives. I completely agree with the turn signal/wiper problem. It took me so long (and many snickers from the passengers) to learn the "correct" side to find the turn signal. It is so engrained in my head, that after returning to the States for three months, I now still turn on my car's wipers accidentally about once a week.