Monday, September 10, 2007

Right or Left?

Most drivers, especially international travelers, face this dilemma sometime or the other. Right or Left? Two thirds of the world's traffic keeps to the right of the road and remaining left. Sea vessels by convention keep to the right of an oncoming vessel. I am not sure what is followed for air traffic. Tee Hee!

Here are some interesting facts from around the world. If you have any other interesting facts please leave as comments and I will add it as a post. Thanks.

  • Most Commonwealth countries keep left
  • Indian drivers are famous for using both lanes as per convenience and also to take short cuts. Those using the wrong lane, will even honk at you and make you feel as if you are the culprit
  • Till about 1920, motorists in Italy drove on the left in Turin and Milan but had to switch to the right when entering Rome and Naples
  • Drivers in Falkland Islands started to keep right after Argentina invaded the country in 1982 and two months later, had to revert back to left when the British retook the islands
  • In Myanmar motorists use the left lane with cars from Japan that have steering on the left, meant for driving on the right. They complain of not seeing the road ahead
  • Guys in the Himalayan country of Nepal use whichever side is free
  • Drivers in Thailand use middle of the road
  • Maltese are famous for using the shady side of the road
  • Kenyans use the side with the least potholes

1 comments:

Adnier said...

Nice!!!!

 

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