If you were on the list a few months ago, you'll recall there was quite a
discussion about this topic. No one seemed to have a complete answer to
the question, but the left side seemed to have some logic due to knights
carrying their swords on the left side and using them in their right
hands. Riding on the left would prevent banging scabbards, and it would
enable more efficient use of swords or lances. There was also an
interesting Web site that claimed to be an authority on which side various
countries drive on, but I seem to have lost the URL. Perhaps someone else
can help.
Jim Ruwaldt
'72 TR6 CC79338U
Bloomington, IN
On Wed, 29 Oct 1997, Dan McNamara wrote:
> Hello all,
> Need an answer to a question. Why do the people in England (and related
> countries) drive on the left side of the road and the U.S. drive on the
> right? Wouldn't it have made more sense for car manufacturers to
> standardize world wide? Know this sounds trivial, but I cannot think of a
> single reason. Thanks
> Dan McNamara
> Bowling Green, Ohio
> mcnamara@wcnet.org
> "95 Miata"
> "62 TR4"
> "86 SAAB 900S"
>
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