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Originally Posted by SilverS8
Left is the only "right" side to sit  |
I once had a Swiss guy explain to me why driving on the left was the 'right' way to do it. If you have nothing better to do, here is the tale:
Many years ago, (even before my time!
) when people rode on horses and carried a sword, they rode on the left. There were 2 reasons for this.
First, as most people are right-handed, if you met someone coming the other way and wanted to 'confront' them, you could draw your sword and engage them. This wouldn't be possible if you were riding on the right.
Second, if confrontation was not required, and the road was narrow, you would want to pass each other without your scabbard getting tangled with that of the other rider. Again, a problem if you're riding on the right.
Once this protocol became established, it was simply continued when the horse was replaced by the car and cycle.
Simples!
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2002 Final Edition S8. Ebony black with Silver Grey leather and myrtle wood trim.
Current mods: solar sun roof, 20mm rear spacers, 15 mm on front, red brembo callipers, 6k headlights, rear view camera, engine remap, alloy dash dial rings, alloy navi rings, tt/phaeton pedal upgrade, (and custom matching foot rest) dension ipod interface & parrot hands free kit (both fully hidden), av input, tv in motion switched thro' PF switch in blanking plug right of steering column, Audi 'quattro' sill covers, repositioned centre console switches, radio clock, .
Planned mods: auto-dimming rear view mirror, dash cam (as steamship's), fit the ski hatch, refit philips drl's (or maybe not - nope, definitely not - horrible botch!).