Brits DRIVING in AMERICA for the first time!

[@MrJking065]

LA probably was not the best place to start driving in America.😂😂

[@jn3697]

But if you can survive LA driving you can drive almost anywhere.

[@fordap74]

The wooooorst place to start. Besides maybe manhattan.

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

Eh, it could be worse. They could've started in Manhattan, or Boston, or, heaven help them, in DC. (On the opposite end of the scale, they could've had their first driving experience someplace where you can see for miles, and if you go off the road you just crash into corn or soybeans. Maybe start at Waterloo and head east, and by the time you get to Rockford, all the nervousness has been replaced with boredom...)

[@alhollywood6486]

L.A. is easy, just slow.

[@davidterry6155]

I agree that LA is amongst the top 10 worst places to drive the first time in America. LA is fairly stressful since so many people are aggressive The others in California that are the Bay Area and San Francisco. Even though SF is in the Bay Area I don’t consider it the same since driving in San Jose isn’t the same thing as driving in San Francisco.

[@vespurrs]

Americans are friendly until they're driving! 😂

[@Boethius4748]

Oh man. New roads, bigger car, everything feels backward…that’s some stress. Well done, James!

[@TheValwood]

I love your mom! I love her gentle patient encouragement. She's a gem!

[@saltygenx2743]

She's the kind of mom I wish I'd had.

[@jovetj]

Her accent is a lot better than James's, too. Sorry James. 🙋‍♂

[@toddperman8265]

"We're never going to see these people again" Hilarious

[@virginiarobbins7539]

That's what I say as I pick my nose 😂.. in my defense I have a job that causes buggers and although I clean it before I leave there's sometimes another that forms

[@tejida815]

Reminds me of ABFab. 😉

[@toddperman8265]

@@virginiarobbins7539 lol. Too much!!

[@scotthill1600]

I remind myself of that probably daily

[@diggernash1]

I had the same attitude in LA, as an American driving since 6 years old(farm living).

[@BackWordsJane]

After you've driven for the first time in America it gets easier and you feel more relaxed 👍 Driving in LA is like a baptism of fire with that traffic 😂

[@57kwest]

Imagine him in Manhattan 😅😅 thru times square 😅

[@MariahWong]

Upstate New York driving is a piece of cake. Would have been a good place to start as long as it's not winter and you avoid the metro areas like Rochester, Albany, and Syracuse.

[@curleyqlink228]

When I was in the Army, we were learning to drive the Humvee. There were 3 trainees and an instructor. I learned to drive in the Boston area, known for aggressive drivers. The other 2 guys were from LA and a guy that only drove tractors on the farm. The instructor nearly quit.

[@kate2create738]

That is quite the team lol 😂

[@susanharris-rohde1127]

Snort Laughing

[@whyhellotherestranger]

My jaw dropped when I recognized the streets you were on. You're brave learning to drive in the USA around LAX. That area is a mess to navigate and congrats for doing so well 🤠

[@jeffhampton2767]

I watched other Brits driving in America and they actually love it because they say the cars are much bigger and the roads are so much bigger and easier to maneuver. Many of them say driving in the United States is a pleasure. 😊

[@Depression_getsMe]

They should be happy its the Right side of the road

[@KevinDemo-e2e]

You did a heck of a better job driving in America than I could have driving in the UK!! Great job Beaslleys!!!!

[@FRAME5RS]

I had to watch myself just walking. Looking left (instead of right), stepping off a curb, and SPLAT!!!

[@davidchosewood647]

​@@FRAME5RS Same here. I noticed that they usually had look right painted on the pavement at intersections for pedestrians. Had to be for foreigners. Probably saved me a few times.

[@jeffl9167]

"They probably put in valet parking just for us." 🤣 She's a doll!

[@George-ux6zz]

The speed reflected on the windshield is called a heads up display.

[@tenraek]

Oh aren't you adorable thinking a Chevy Equinox is a big car! LOL

[@hollybrooke322]

To them it must be huge!

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

Let's not be so condescending. It's all relative.

[@Blynat]

I am American and it's s bigger than my car. I go for fuel economy and function over, "look how big my vehicle is, I can't even park properly."

[@bredbrain9223]

Imagine the Car Rental company were like “sorry we don’t have the car you wanted but here’s a Chevy Suburban” 😂😂

[@virginiarobbins7539]

While young and healthy I can understand ppl driving small cars but I can't get in and out of one any longer😂

[@dougfisher1266]

James, you have such a great disposition. Considering all that was new and different, you handled it like a champ. James is the guy we need working at the nuclear power plant.😂

[@tbergstrom4599]

Oh my goodness .... I love you're mom. She's so pleasant. I wish she had taken my first car drive with me. My mom . screamed at me the whole time... god rest her soul.

[@lynnhoffmann247]

😂 My mom taught all of my brothers and their friends to drive a stick shift. My dad didn’t have the patience, lol.

[@ub6ilb975]

It Must Feel Nice to Drive one the Correct side of the Road! =]

[@jonadabtheunsightly]

We like to call it the "right" side. It's more polite, because it allows Brits to imagine that it might mean the opposite of left, rather than the opposite of wrong.

[@MrsBie-ww8bi]

😂😂😂

[@Sandman60077]

Correct your spelling please, you shame all of us.

[@laurafranich4807]

Lol

[@rj-zz8im]

@@Sandman60077 Your comment shames all of us.

[@CCoburn3]

No fiery crash! You did fine.

[@lydiaedwards8100]

You are so cute. I'm glad you had your Mom to share this experience with. ❤

[@Outlawjumptfoff]

😂😂😂 Beginning, "WE'RE NEVER GOING TO SEE THESE PEOPLE AGAIN " 😂😂😂 We see you now, Funny your like a Brand new driver

[@fbksfrank4]

I'm from Alaska, what I said in Phoenix.

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

That's my attitude when I drive out of state or have driven oversees. 😆

[@jjs71072]

I totally feel your pain. I had to drive in Ireland for the first time and it was so hard to remember to drive on the wrong side. I hope you had a good trip.

[@philstone3859]

If I ever drove in the U.K. I think I’d need a new Mini Cooper and a Brit next to me constantly yelling at me to stay left! 😆

[@virginiarobbins7539]

You'd naturally follow traffic and be okay. I had a wrong side 74' Austin Mini Cooper and sitting on wrong side driving it was immediately natural even with it being a 4 speed stick.. so you'd be fine

[@katinacarson-hunwi7297]

You did a great job driving.

[@bigplanett]

106.7 is KROQ, an LA alternative rock station. They were most likely playing a song from the British band James and that's what showed up on your radio. 👍

[@lanitaorjeraldlewisdillorl2258]

Sweet James is a accident lawyer who has advertisement on radio. Lawyers pay radio stations to place their advertisement next to band name and title. Sweet James is the largest firm in Los Angeles. His wife...ex...is on Real Housewives of Orange County.

[@duxoblivious5998]

Not even hearing the Station ID, just from turning the volume down on Weezer.. yup. Shame, I'd have loved to have seen mom's reaction after "the neighbors complain.."

[@vk33771]

Good job! I love how you talked yourself through each move. I'd be so hesitant to drive on the other side of the road for the first time, in an unfamiliar city, at that.

[@mbourque]

I taught my kids how to drive in a massive empty parking lot to avoid accidents. I had them drive up and down the rows and in and out parking spots. Then they graduated to empty roads, then regular traffic, then highways... They each passed their tests on the first try and I would let them drive in regular traffic when I needed to go somewhere for the first 4 years of their driving to gain experience.

[@crantheman77]

Mum is awesome! Love the videos. Thank you!!

[@bigplanett]

Word of advice - if you're attending a big sporting event or concert with big parking lots and lots of cars, make sure you back into your parking space. That way when you need to go out, you can just drive forward instead of having to wait for people who are not going to let you in. 👍

[@michealdrake3421]

And anywhere in North Carolina. If someone hits you while you're backing up it's your fault. Yes, it's stupid. NC has a lot of really stupid traffic laws. You can tell they're all written by geriatric lawyers who don't drive and probably don't know how.

[@scotthill1600]

Great advice, this 24 yr old appreciates the tip

[@davidchosewood647]

I always do that when possible. Even in my own driveway. Neighbors across the street own several cars parked in the street. Easier to get out without possibilly dinging one.

[@scotthill1600]

@@davidchosewood647 again great advice, I need to start backing into my space at home. Just being lazy if I don’t do that. Thanks to David as well. Great advice even if it wasn’t meant to be

[@lynnpasteris4362]

I remember when we went to Ireland. I didn’t even attempt to drive!

[@virginiarobbins7539]

My son drives all over Europe I think I could in some areas but in large cities.. nope!!

[@scotthill1600]

Same for me in every country I’ve ever visited. Never noticed or needed a car. The countries I’ve visited had great public transportation & as long as you aren’t dirt broke? It’s very affordable, as an American from the east coast? Imo you NEED a car in America, it’s very big & our public transport leaves a lot to be desired. Other countries public transportation systems aren’t perfect either but the ones I’ve visited were also tiny compared to the US, at the most the size of a few US states, so tiny in comparison. unless your in a major US city, your gonna need a car

[@MrPenguinLife]

If you come to western Louisiana on your next US trip you can try driving our motorhome, it is 30 ft long, 8 ft wide, and 12 ft tall.

[@Beans-1111]

Congrats on your very 1st in America..

[@diggernash1]

Growing up in rural America was a blessing. I started out by only steering at 4 while standing in tge seat between my grandad's legs, because I was too short to reach the pedals...including a clutch. By six I could drive an automatic alone. At 8, I was driving the 64 ford, 3 speed on the column alone and I was driving the hay truck because I was too small to throw bales to the top; it was all square bales back then.

[@karlreinke9653]

I’m impressed! Good job driving.

[@maryannashenfelder5513]

Over the moon for you and your family to be here in the United States ❤ I giggled when you said the suv was so big.I always wondered how people could fit in your taxi ! Lol. We love the British here in the USA. Take care ,stay well,and get all funned out before you have to go back!! Beautiful family!!

[@JohnLaRue-zp2uj]

Welcome to the U.S. And you both have a USA Deer In The Headlight Look...while driving in our back yard! 😂

[@williamsoule8866]

Good driving. I'd be scared to death to drive in England/left side of the road.

[@mabutoo]

In the south, we treat a 4 way stop as first in first out. You know its your turn when all the cars that were stopped when you came to a stop have gone then its your turn to go. If that makes sense. Basically, everyone has to stop for the sign so you go when you were the car whose stopped for the sign the longest.

[@alexj.5207]

Thats what we do in Arizona

[@cletus1n3]

It cracks me up that your GPS has a British accent :)

[@bill.godwin-austen]

Makes sense. I actually have my GPS set to use the Australian female voice for English... I found it to be the least annoying voice of the several options. The accent is endearing, and I nicknamed it "Matilda". It does occasionally make humorous stumbles on some of the many Spanish street and city names in California though.

[@flogg8635]

You’re getting better. Enjoy the drive and destination !

[@Kayla.burlin]

That was so me when I first started driving😂. "Mom is it my turn to go? .."should I turn here".."wait, is it my go?" 😂😂😂

[@joshuagaude6084]

When he mentioned no handbrake, my thought was, "I hope the parking brake next to the brake pedal is released." haha

[@jimgreen5788]

Beesleys, I'm going to share a longstanding joke here in the US that maybe gets very little use nowadays. Where Millie and your mom sit used to be called (during the cowboy TV and movie days) the 'shotgun seat', and the reason was that on the stagecoaches, there was a wide seat above for 2 people to sit--the driver and the "shotgun", whose seat was always to the driver's right. His duty was to keep the bandits and other bad guys from stopping and robbing, or otherwise attacking, the stagecoach.

[@michaelcitrak9977]

When you rent a car, BEFORE you pull out of parking stall, adjust your mirrors, and become failure with the buttons. Having a copilot is good. Use the GPS. To get use to driving big vehicle, you could practice in an empty large parking lot. I was "requested" years ago to take a defensive driving class, and the best thing I learned to drive as if everyone else was out to "get me".

[@SherriLyle80s]

You did well. I remember you talking on your LIVE stream and other videos on how you felt about driving in LA. Well done. 👍🏼

[@MrJking065]

We will to Grand Cayman and rented Jeeps. They drive on the wrong side of the road there. I almost ran into someone. But they were very kind and waved me though. I was yelling out the window "I'm SORRY"! They waved and yell back we are use to it.😂😂

[@d1zzymisslizzie]

I'm sure you didn't even notice the music as you had so many things to pay attention to - but what an awesome song to start to! 😊

[@michealdrake3421]

10:15 Yeah, if two of more people arrive at an all way stop at the same time, the person farthest to the right has right of way

[@Luvmypugs3]

Makes me anxious watching you trying to drive. lol!

[@MrRizzo1961]

You kids are adorable. Looks like your driving for the first time. To us that's not a big car,it's average. I would like to see how you drive on one of our 8 or 10 lane highways.🤣😂. You guys don't realize your seeing more of the United States than most Americans.👍✌️❤️🙏🙏🇺🇲

[@jsapcakrrow]

Congrats on driving so well here in the States.

[@garygramling5618]

Seal Beach, California here. YOU DID GREAT JAMES! Proud of you! I've been to Britain and understand the nightmare of "the other side of the road" lol Very well done.

[@andrewmorehead8710]

Just remember stay on the right side of the road.

[@mbourque]

For inexperienced drivers, it's best to stay in the right lane unless you need to turn left.

[@bill.godwin-austen]

Except that in a lot of places the right lanes turn into a "Right turn only" lane, and you have to find space to get over if you're continuing straight, but yeah... I prefer to get into the lane I'll need to be in for a turn a block or two before I get there if possible.

[@flu4pdmt]

As an American and who drives what we think are normal size cars, it's odd to see all the apprehension when he drives. However, if I was to go to the UK, I would experience the same but opposite. Good job James; I'm sure it wasn't fun at first!!

[@carolzak3826]

78now and still driving in LA. This is where I learned to drive.

[@yarsivad000.5]

So you eased into it with the traffic worsening gradually overtime. Probably started age 14? Good you can still handle it. 😊

[@bigplanett]

I lived in San Antonio for 3.5 years. They are very good about letting people in. Pretty much you just have to wave and they'll let you in just about anywhere. 😂

[@HappyOne3]

Be careful “waving “ someone in. If an accident happens between that vehicle and another, you can be held partially liable for that, even if the person didn’t have a proper lookout. It’s best to create a space but not wave. Leave it up to the driver to take advantage of the space

[@dayeti6794]

If you’re in Dallas you’ll be lucky if someone lets you in. 😅

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

That's anywhere really. Even here in LA. Despite the reputation, ppl here will let y in if y ask or will slow and give space. I always thank anyone who lets me in with a wave. Karma.

[@Novaximus]

A good tip for keeping yourself centered on the road is to think about your right leg (or left leg for UK drivers). Imagine you're not in a car and you're just walking down the middle of the road. As long as you can sense that your right leg is around the middle of the lane, then you know your car is likely also centered in the lane. The second you start looking at your fenders and being near sited conscious is when you loose your sense of boundaries. You'll never be able to see the actual space between your front right bumper and the cars parked along the side because those are impossible blind spots. And of course spaces look relatively bigger and smaller depending on your distance to them. So it's important to put it out of your mind and rather focus on "you" and how you are centered in the space you are trying to get through. If it is obviously tight, then of course you have to slow down and really start to scrutinize your actual sides of your vehicle as you push through a narrow area. But the second you pretend you're just walking down a busy hallway of people, instead of a 3rd person perspective of you looking at yourself in the car and then centering that image, the easier and more relaxed you'll be with keeping centered and not constantly weaving because you're afraid of a large on coming truck being too close or something. (This works too when turning into parking spots. You'll lose sight of the parking lines. But if you aim with your right knee in mind and visually pick a center point of that parking spot, you should be pretty centered when you turn into it. )

[@izzyryder4969]

@9:41 We give way to the right here too. Just remember the phrase, "Right of way".

[@kelliefish6259]

What a Great team you and your mom are James. You did awesome for an Out of Towner.😎

[@tracy3812]

Your Mom is the perfect Mom & a great copilot! When I’m driving in Ireland: I always focus on keeping the steering wheel along the center line. Yes, I’ve turned on the wipers instead of signaling for a turn 😂

[@garyi.1360]

I never had a doubt that you would not figure it out. Good job.

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you 🙏 I ❤your navigator 👨‍✈️☝️👏👏👏well done 👋☮️

[@yugioht42]

The handbrake moved down into the pedal section you’ll notice a third pedal. That’s the Emergency brake and handbrake.

[@bill.godwin-austen]

A lot of cars now have an electronic parking brake that just uses a button (usually marked with a "(P)" symbol) that lights up when it's engaged.

[@shaneencalade4988]

I from Dallas and won’t drive in LA🥴…… I drove in London once and I was a complete wreck and needed a stiff drink afterwards 😂

[@markpekel4517]

biggest tip remember the driver is towards the center of the road. I have driven in the US and UK and after figuring that out drive was easier and less stressful.

[@andrewgalindo6959]

I hate to burst your bubble but those aren't massive cars. they're more mid-sized cars or smaller SUV's. Either way y'all did great job.

[@vodriscoll]

It's massive to him.. There is nothing this big in the UK.

[@andrewgalindo6959]

@@vodriscoll I know they don't. I was just teasing them a bit. Had to have a little fun with them.

[@susanharris-rohde1127]

You are so cute with your indicator lights...Americans think they are optional 😂😂😂

[@terrypebworth6513]

"so you're the crazy Brit who cut me off....I knew it!" Kidding. Soo funny watching the stress level though. Good driver for someone that drives on the wrong side of the road

[@violetedge1017]

Yall are great! So much fun to watch 😊

[@KimKinzer]

Big car😂I get it. But I grew up in a funeral home. So I learned how to drive using a hearse. Then dad took me out to the wee cemetery to practice tight turns and backing up in a hearse.

[@iraeaglemind]

Doing great!🚗

[@philstone3859]

😲 LOOK OUT! AAAHHH! 😆 Good job young man.

[@virginiarobbins7539]

It's good that it was only the two of you as you were naturally nervous would be worse had your wife and son been in there. AND JUST HOW RIGHT/PERFECT THAT YOUR MOM GOT TO GO THRU THIS WITH YOU.. ANOTHER FIRST IN THE LIFE OF HER SON ❤❤❤❤

[@freddiefamble4774]

Welcome to the US guys! Have fun! I felt the same way when I visited London. Everything to me was backwards!

[@bunniesandroses499]

You did great.

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

I love that you were not afraid to just jump in and tackle driving in the US! Good job. My husband is from New Zealand and has mastered it here. I hope you enjoyed your visit to the USA.

[@GyvonJante]

The absolute BEST ADVICE to driving in America is DEFENSIVE DRIVING! Stay alert and always be prepared for someone to cut you off, drive too slow or fast etc. Just stay alert and be safe and enjoy your time in the states! Welcome!😊

[@SeenGod]

James going ham on the blinker 😂😂

[@derekdodds4530]

I really enjoyed this and understand your apprehension. We just returned from 2 weeks in the UK where I drove there for the first time. It was literally the opposite of your experience. We had a tiny car and drove on the left side of the road, sitting in the right side of the car. Well done because it is a little nerve-racking at first.

[@davidepperson3685]

Great job with the driving! It can be really easy to get used to the big cars with lots of interior space which it handy.

[@AnnaDenner]

Glad to see your mom again. You are brave! I’m a East Coast girl so I’ve never been to LA but I definitely know I wouldn’t be out on those roads so more power to you. Lol!

[@chefchicky463]

Oh my God my heart was pounding for you 😅

[@DarkDav300]

James you did great

[@maryslack6169]

The roads are a standard size everywhere unless you get out on side roads theres no difference. Love you guys so glad you got to visit

[@kathyross59]

I could so relate to your nervousness when you first started driving. I felt the exact same way when we were in Ireland and I drove on the left for the first time. The relief when we got to our destination! You were very brave to drive in LA. I'm not sure I would want to do that.

[@map3384]

Hope you’re enjoying your time in the states. Lots to see.

[@Art930]

You are so brave! I've tried to imagine driving in the UK and just can't wrap my brain around it.

[@lnytita6763]

Yeah!!! Great job, James 😃🤙

[@kellykrug8056]

Well done. I only drove in the Uk once but could never get used to the left side of the road trying to go around the round abouts. You are driving in some busy areas of America that many Americans don’t like to drive in so be proud of yourself.

[@hagen1305]

Oh my gosh you are just the cutest. You were so nervous but you did amazing. Crazy when it’s all you know, we would be the same way if we went to where you live.

[@user-tb2jy9lu3d]

You should see how long the "Classic American Cars" were decades ago. The Chrysler 1973 Imperial was about 235 inches long. That's 19.58 feet long. Then we haven't even started on the stuff like consumer RV's yet.

[@paulayala4816]

Your mom is such a good sport helping you out, exactly the right person you needed in the car for the first time driving here and you did good your first time out. Looks like you were still near LAX which, "even for me who has been there many times", is a confusing stressful area.

[@DP-jaja]

Wut the fuh did he just say from 0:29 for the next 10-15 seconds 😂😂😂

[@PaulsWanderings]

It's interesting hearing a GPS voice with a British accent.

[@wordygirlandco]

👏👏👏👏Much respect James. We often Über to ball games and concerts when in a new city because of the crazy traffic.

[@simontemplar3359]

You are brave! And I say that because I will never forget driving in the UK for the first time. Driving on the other side of the road feels so wrong!

[@darrenmaguire6298]

Hey James, I can totally understand being nervous in your first time driving in America and especially in LA. Believe me when I eventually get to Europe, which is on my bucket list, I will probably reacting the same way you are. Well done job for you and your family.

[@kimnapier8387]

Aww James is nervous 💗. I'm from so Cal and the driving is definitely an art. LA drivers are known to be quite impatient and rude, but not everyone.

[@cmitchell7347]

James did great. Moved to LA decades ago, from the Midwest. Those were still the days of Thomas Guides (large book with tons of maps for all parts of the city). No GPS, voice giving directions, etc. If you didn't memorize your route, beforehand, had to stop occasionally and consult the applicable map (which could be out of date) Obviously helped to have a passenger. LA traffic, depending on which part of the city, can be trial by fire.

[@paulr987]

Sounds like you did a fine job driving here (USA). Many Americans are clueless on the roadway 😆

[@121476]

The hand brake is probably electronic (aka a button)