Yes, I did know all of that before leaving… I have been cursing Charles Dodson for the whole “Looking Glass” bit every time I turn into the wrong lane.  I have gotten better over three weeks of driving.  It is a change- all the simple things I have done while driving for more years than I care to say all need to be relearned backwards.  25% of all MINIs are made right hand drive so it is a skill you don’t really need except in a few places.  I’m just wishing for my simple 4-speed classic, 6-speeds is still a little too confusing for me.