2006-06-17 13:20:29 · 8 answers · asked by Jeremy M 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
we still RHD in oz
2006-06-17 13:23:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above answer all humorous, but the truth is the Pasquell V Xierarte, the original designer, was left handed, and like to have his free hand free to feel the breeze. Once cars caught on they changed over as the righties of the world once again bullied the poor oppressed lefties
2006-06-17 13:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by skyyn777 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was discovered that it was easier to drive on the right side of the road if you're on the opposite side of the car.
Actually, Jeremy, this is UK brainwash so you britts won't feel odd in a world where everyone else drives on the right side of the road and britts drive on the left.
;D
2006-06-17 13:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by shehawke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more effective instantly ahead in simple terms tocontinual on the incorrect facet of the line. Your vehicle will be large sufficient that you'll intimidate different drivers. rather. or you need to bypass to France. at the same time as the Channel Tunnel became nonetheless less than structure someone all started a hearsay that England became to modify to utilising on the right facet, like the Continent. yet to ease the transition that that they had use a phased implementation, you spot. First month, in simple terms busses and lorries would replace.
2016-11-14 22:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
people started walking on the left side of paths so that their sword (on the left side) was free.
cars followed suit.
The US changed to be different from UK, and others followed suit.
In both cases, the driver sits on the side of the car closest to the center of the road so you can see around the car in front of you when passing.
2006-06-17 13:28:38 · answer #5 · answered by Mac Momma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To purposely be the opposite from America.
2006-06-17 13:25:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are on the other side of the world so because of the way the earth is shape they had to switch to the left side.
haha, luv it
2006-06-17 13:23:49 · answer #7 · answered by thesting156 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was going to school,we were told driving on the right side of the road was safer,but if they told us the reason,i don't remember.
2006-06-17 13:36:22 · answer #8 · answered by lovechristmas41 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋