How come some cars steering wheel on right some on left
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USA on left
SG on right
how come is like that? not standardised -
they should put in centre
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they shouldnt at all
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Red = LHD, Blue = RHD -
so little Right hand drives in this world ?
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Guyana and Suriname of south america like sore thumb sticking out siah.. what happens if u drive to a neighbouring country with the driver's on the other side?Originally posted by Kuali Baba:
Red = LHD, Blue = RHD -
1/3 right hand driveOriginally posted by WiNtEr'SkiLL:so little Right hand drives in this world ?
2/3 left hand drive -
usually signs will be displayed to warn u....Originally posted by nyox:Guyana and Suriname of south america like sore thumb sticking out siah.. what happens if u drive to a neighbouring country with the driver's on the other side? -
like the mclaren F1???Originally posted by sgFish:they should put in centre
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there are centre position car.Originally posted by sgFish:they should put in centre -
why no standardised
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Right-hand drive was born out of common sense.Originally posted by Ferguson:why no standardised
In ancient times, when you walked past someone, you would want him to be on your right. This is so that if he's unfriendly, you can easily pull out your sword (on your left) and fight him.
When horses for transportation were introduced, most riders would put his left foot on the stirrup and swing right leg over to the other side. This was also because of the sword which was on the left side of the body.
When the small carriages were introduced, they would travel on the left hand side. This is to prevent the driver from accidentally hitting pedestrians on his right while he's whipping the horses.
It was the French who introduced left-hand drive. If I'm not wrong, it was because of Napoleon choosing to start battles from the left (or something to that effect).
The Americans chose left-hand drive as well. They used far bigger carriages than the English which require the driver the sit on the horse on the left hand side for greater control.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong. -
former commonwealth states follow the british system.
The most unique is Japan.
Similarly to the swords on the left when carried by a samurai, it was considered a mark of respect to put the sword away from the person riding in the opposite direction. hence keep left.
When the US took control of certain areas of japan, they switched to left hand drive. when the US left, they reverted back to RHD.
Right now in Japan, locally made cars are sold in RHD, whereas imported brands such as mercedes benzes,BMWs are sold in LHD as a mark of prestige.
do you guys think that LHD vehicles can navigate safely in a RHD rule region? -
It's more difficult, since the driver's view is further away from the centre of the road, but not impossible. Sensible driving helps.Originally posted by storm_freaky13:do you guys think that LHD vehicles can navigate safely in a RHD rule region? -
Originally posted by fudgester:Right-hand drive was born out of common sense.
In ancient times, when you walked past someone, you would want him to be on your right. This is so that if he's unfriendly, you can easily pull out your sword (on your left) and fight him.
When horses for transportation were introduced, most riders would put his left foot on the stirrup and swing right leg over to the other side. This was also because of the sword which was on the left side of the body.
When the small carriages were introduced, they would travel on the left hand side. This is to prevent the driver from accidentally hitting pedestrians on his right while he's whipping the horses.
It was the French who introduced left-hand drive. If I'm not wrong, it was because of Napoleon choosing to start battles from the left (or something to that effect).
The Americans chose left-hand drive as well. They used far bigger carriages than the English which require the driver the sit on the horse on the left hand side for greater control.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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all beacause of country.... British and America always wan to have something different from each other....
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Ok. Where is Singapore?Originally posted by Kuali Baba:
Red = LHD, Blue = RHD -
that's interesting. you mean owners of Benz and BMWs in Japan drive on the left?Originally posted by storm_freaky13:former commonwealth states follow the british system.
The most unique is Japan.
Similarly to the swords on the left when carried by a samurai, it was considered a mark of respect to put the sword away from the person riding in the opposite direction. hence keep left.
When the US took control of certain areas of japan, they switched to left hand drive. when the US left, they reverted back to RHD.
Right now in Japan, locally made cars are sold in RHD, whereas imported brands such as mercedes benzes,BMWs are sold in LHD as a mark of prestige.
do you guys think that LHD vehicles can navigate safely in a RHD rule region? -
Yes. in other words japan is right AND left hand drive but all cars keep to the left.Originally posted by nyox:that's interesting. you mean owners of Benz and BMWs in Japan drive on the left?
their toll booths (like our "insert cashcard" machines) are like 5 lanes booth (machine) on the right side of the car for rhd cars and the left most lane (or 2 lanes) the booth (or machine) is on the left for LHD cars.. referring to the tollbooths on japan expressways
confusing right? -
Luckily Singapore standardise it to all right hand side steering wheel, arbo everyday increase of langa cases...Originally posted by Vigelic:Yes. in other words japan is right AND left hand drive but all cars keep to the left.
their toll booths (like our "insert cashcard" machines) are like 5 lanes booth (machine) on the right side of the car for rhd cars and the left most lane (or 2 lanes) the booth (or machine) is on the left for LHD cars.. referring to the tollbooths on japan expressways
confusing right?
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yes. i saw that. but like only 10% or less of cars are LHD, really mark of prestige.Originally posted by storm_freaky13:The most unique is Japan.
Similarly to the swords on the left when carried by a samurai, it was considered a mark of respect to put the sword away from the person riding in the opposite direction. hence keep left.
When the US took control of certain areas of japan, they switched to left hand drive. when the US left, they reverted back to RHD.
Right now in Japan, locally made cars are sold in RHD, whereas imported brands such as mercedes benzes,BMWs are sold in LHD as a mark of prestige.
do you guys think that LHD vehicles can navigate safely in a RHD rule region?
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hmmm..somewhere under the map..i think cant see..we are too tiny to be seen..anyway,i think those blue coloured 1s are extras!! hahahahaha..Originally posted by Darkness_hacker99:Ok. Where is Singapore?
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Same theory as some people are right-handed and some people are left-handed...
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i saw a merc at orchard some time ago and it was left hand drive! didnt manage to take picture of it tough..
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Ty for sharing!Originally posted by fudgester:Right-hand drive was born out of common sense.
In ancient times, when you walked past someone, you would want him to be on your right. This is so that if he's unfriendly, you can easily pull out your sword (on your left) and fight him.
When horses for transportation were introduced, most riders would put his left foot on the stirrup and swing right leg over to the other side. This was also because of the sword which was on the left side of the body.
When the small carriages were introduced, they would travel on the left hand side. This is to prevent the driver from accidentally hitting pedestrians on his right while he's whipping the horses.
It was the French who introduced left-hand drive. If I'm not wrong, it was because of Napoleon choosing to start battles from the left (or something to that effect).
The Americans chose left-hand drive as well. They used far bigger carriages than the English which require the driver the sit on the horse on the left hand side for greater control.
Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
BTW there are a few LHD cars in sg, hoho must get perm from the big boss LTA.