Not a political thang but

[3Rfan]

does anybody know why the driver is on the LH side of our cars and trucks? When you watch any old cowboy shows or movies the driver of a stagecoach, wagon or buggy is almost always on the RH side. They even help a woman or kid on board then climb over them to get to RH side to drive. I assume something in our history shows this to be correct so when and why did we switch?

 

[cardsrock15]

does anybody know why the driver is on the LH side of our cars and trucks? When you watch any old cowboy shows or movies the driver of a stagecoach, wagon or buggy is almost always on the RH side. They even help a woman or kid on board then climb over them to get to RH side to drive. I assume something in our history shows this to be correct so when and why did we switch?

You always drive a wagon or buggy from the right side so you can throw a line or whip with your right hand. If you were on the left side you would've hitting the passenger all the time.

Don't have a clue why cars drive from the left though

 

[MGHS]

Why Is Your Car’s Steering Wheel on the Left? Blame the Teamsters | Gear Patrol

In most of the world, steering wheels are on the left side of the car, and cars travel on the right side of the road. This is the reason why.

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