The Straight Dope: Why do the British drive on the left?

I was aware of the historical reasons for the British driving on the left, but I was not aware of the reasons for everyone else driving on the right. The metric system is easily the most sensible system of weights and measures, as it's based purely on the decimal system ie everything is... more

Reviewed by Lambdoid Mar 24 2009, 01:12pm ( 36 reviews ) • straightdope.com

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Reviewed by DasHoff on Sep 10, 12:05am

lol, the american measures are just as confusing. it's called the metric system bitches; don't hate it because it's french
Rated by ematt454 on Sep 09, 7:17pm

Well written article on why we drive on the right of left side of the road. Thanks
Rated by thestripedone on Sep 09, 5:28pm

I've always wondered. I would also have Cecil's children if I wasn't a man.
Rated by JudgeRight on May 13 2009, 6:45am

This is the answer to one of those nagging questions that just aren't important enough to go dig up for yourself. And here it is in more detail than you'll ever have a need to know except to impress others with your vast store of knowledge in nearly useless information.
Rated by Largeone on Apr 06 2009, 11:17am

Some good fun
Rated by dayrider on Mar 26 2009, 2:47pm

Now we know why ! ....some countries that I have travelled through, drive in the MIDDLE of the road....( and NOT because of MY driving ha ha ). Plenty of countries drive on the left...
Rated by commandercool000 on Mar 25 2009, 2:01pm

interesting

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