The Brits drive on the LHS because in the Good OLd Days it meant the riders
sword or lance arm was in position to attack an oncoming rider in jousting.
So there everybody!
By the time Colonials got around to civilisation, guns were in existence.
I can see that this will be an interesting thread. I have heard the above
as one explanation and it does make sense, especially after having seen a
jousting match. (What about left handed knights? Or was that the "devil's
hand"?)
However, some very early American cars (1900-1904) were RHD. I believe
the Ford Model C was one example.
Since most of the RHD countries were British colonies, does that mean that
Hong Kong did the same. What about South Africa? Ireland?
Dave
San Diego
1970 TR6 CP51649
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