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One of the most disorienting things about being in England is watching people drive on the left since the majority of the rest of the world drives on the right. What is the reason behind this difference and when was driving on the left established?

🎬 Key Points:

📌 There's no single definitive reason, but a combination of historical factors.

📌 One theory is that people rode horses on the left side of the road in medieval times. This way, right-handed riders could keep their sword arms free in case of conflict.

📌 In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII supposedly mandated keeping left for pilgrims traveling to Rome.
Large wagons pulled by multiple horses became common in the 18th century. The driver would sit on the left rear horse to control the team, again making left-hand traffic more practical.

📌 Traffic congestion in London in the 18th century led to a law requiring left-hand traffic on London Bridge, which later became the national standard.

📌 The British Empire's influence spread left-hand traffic to many former colonies.

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🚘 Why do the British drive on the left?

🎥 Video Chapters:

0:00 - It all started in the Middle Ages
1:27 - Napoleon preferred to ride on the right
2:25 - New York made it official by regulation
3:22 - Left-hand driving becomes mandatory in Britain
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