We all appreciate that to avoid head on collisions and general motoring mayhem we abide by some basic rules of the road. This includes keeping to one side of the road. Today approximately two thirds of the world’s countries drive on the right hand side of the road and a third, including the UK, drive on the left. Have you ever wondered why in the UK we drive on the left side of the road while the majority of other countries drive on the right?
Delving back into our history to when we commuted by horseback, B.C. (before cars), common sense inferred that we should hold the most favourable position on the road. This position was where the rider was able to hold the reins of the horse and use their sword in defence, when required.
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