IRELAND: Driving the Countryside Highways

I will admit that I am parking challenged. 

Not always, but sometimes.

Driving forward is rarely a problem.

However.....

"Highways" in Ireland, and also in Europe, are not always as big as I am used to in North America.

There are times when I just have to close my eyes, hold my breath and hope for the best. 

That is when John is driving.

I expect that country roads are generally smaller and have lower speed limits. 

I'm not surprised to see farm equipment on country roads. 

I don't generally see dogs in ATV's on "highways"

I don't expect to see cattle crossing the "highway". 

When I think of "highways" I assume you can go reasonably fast 

and not have to worry about oncoming traffic in your lane. 

I guess it is the definition of "highway" that is different. 

A single lane bridge with traffic control. This is good.

A single lane tunnel, with no traffic control. Not so good.

Two wheeled traffic that needs to be considered.

All I can say is, I just hope that John does not close his eyes, hold his breath 

and hope for the best when HE is driving on the narrow windy country "highways".