I think it was a demonstration of defiance by the colonists. Horses and
carriages were driven on the right side just to do it different from British
tradition. Same reasoning for horse racing (and subsequent car racing). The
British race (or at least at the King's horse races) clockwise so of course we
chose counterclockwise.
At least that was the version I heard. The idea that it was done for a purpose
other than a logical reasonable one gives it a lot of credibility in my book.
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Subject: RE: The Origin of Positive Earth?
Author: jaltman@altlaw.com
Date: 07/13/1999 6:31 PM
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I'll buy that, so how'd we Yanks end up on the right side?
Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
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From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Andy Dixon
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 6:19 PM
To: Dave Terrick; Jim Altman; 'Michael Marr'; Chip19474@aol.com;
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Subject: RE: The Origin of Positive Earth?
This one I can answer!
The Brits drive on the left because most people are right handed and when a
Knight was riding down the road, he rode on the left so that if he suddenly
had to do battle, when he drew his sword it was at the ready.
Howzat
Andy D.
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Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 7:14 PM
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Subject: Re: The Origin of Positive Earth?
OK, so long as we're at this one, why do the Brits drive on the "wrong"
side of the road?
Perhaps BL had a conspiracy to sell Lucas radios and wanted to make
aftermarket swaps impossible or difficult. Honda STILL changes most of the
"detial pieces" on their cars every 2 years to keep the aftermarket guys
from butting in on their parts business.
And, why do they call them "buildings" when they are already built?
Dave T
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Subject: RE: The Origin of Positive Earth?
>>Why was positive earth (ground) "used first" - later changed to negative
>>grounding?
>>
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