If you survive the potholes and bad drivers in Antigua, then you'll survive the speed-bumps and bad drivers on Tortola.

Taxis in the BVI are horrendously expensive, so renting a car if you plan on the trips you've listed is going to be far cheaper and give you more flexibility as well.

The "Elevator" is not for the faint at heart. It starts at sea level with a steep turn off the main road between Nanny Cay and Sea Cow Bay, you can tell which road it is by the skid marks at the intersection smile Then it does a bit of turning as it climbs, and gets even steeper. This is best enjoyed (without skidding) in a vehicle with good tires, preferably 4WD, and when the road is dry. Most small rental cars will need the A/C to be turned off in order to have enough power to get to the top, and going down one should make use of engine braking as much as possible. Fun to do, with some excellent vantage points.

The roads in the BVI generally are narrow. They have no sidewalks, but do have pedestrians. Sometimes I feel like oncoming traffic sees the "R" plates for rentals and decided to play a bit of chicken as they hog more and more of the road while approaching at speed. But I've driven with normal plates as well, and they do the same thing.

Driving on the left is a matter of practice. It goes well when there's other traffic around to remind you on which side of the road to drive. It can be intimidating when driving at night, alone, and tired - then you have to override your learned experience.


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