It seems like when people drive any type of car most of them will work hard to pay attention to the road conditions. This is smart because they can change based on anything from construction zones to the weather. Precisely how comfortable a driver is with the area they drive in is important, but if they are going to leave their local area they need to be extra cautious. There are definitely many reasons why this exact type of situation can arise.
On long trips in a car that you might not be familiar with, you may find that it can be a bit unnerving. My friend recently drove a loaner from the inventory of used cars under 5000 that a local dealer has on vacation. The reason was because their car was in the shop. To keep a long story short, they liked the used car so much that they ended up trading theirs in for it. The dealer seemed happy with the deal as well. This just shows that even strange vehicles in strange areas can lead to great outcomes.