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right-track · 10-02-2006, 02:34 PM

^ Yes.

Funnily enough, I believe the reason for the British driving on the left side of the road, originates to before the time of cars.
Travellers on horseback would ride on the left side, to enable them to draw their sword quickly, which would give the sword bearer a better chance of defending themselves in the event of an attack.

10-02-2006, 02:34 PM	#881 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,769	^ Yes. Funnily enough, I believe the reason for the British driving on the left side of the road, originates to before the time of cars. Travellers on horseback would ride on the left side, to enable them to draw their sword quickly, which would give the sword bearer a better chance of defending themselves in the event of an attack.