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Around a third of the world drives on the left — mostly former British territories like the UK, Japan, Australia, India, and much of East Africa and the Caribbean. Everyone else drives on the right, including a few historically British places like Belize, which switched decades ago.
The International Driving Permit (IDP) is a simple translation document, not a license by itself — it's only valid alongside your regular US license. Some countries require it by law, some accept a US license alone, and some don't recognize it at all. Getting this wrong can mean a rejected rental car or an invalid license at a checkpoint, so it's worth checking before you fly.