Izquierda vs Derecha

The video explores the historical and cultural reasons behind different driving conventions worldwide. It begins with Samoa's switch from right to left driving to align with nearby countries. The origins of traffic conventions are traced back to ancient Rome and medieval England, where left-side driving was common. The video discusses how former British colonies like India and Australia continue to drive on the left, while much of Europe drives on the right due to influences from the French Revolution and conquests by Napoleon and Hitler. The United States' right-side driving is linked to early wagon practices. Overall, traffic laws aim to ensure safety by regulating vehicle movement.

Why did Samoa switch from driving on the right to the left side of the road?

• To increase tourism

• To improve road safety

• To follow the majority of the world's driving conventions

• To align with New Zealand and Australia for cheaper car imports

What historical evidence supports the origin of left-side driving?

• Ancient Roman quarry channels

• Medieval European manuscripts

• Chinese historical records

• Egyptian hieroglyphs

Which countries are mentioned as following the left-side driving convention due to their colonial past?

• India, South Africa, and Australia

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Japan, China, and Korea

What was one reason for the spread of right-side driving in Europe?

• The influence of the British Empire

• Napoleon's and Hitler's imposition of rules

• The invention of the automobile

• The Industrial Revolution

Why did the United States adopt right-side driving?

• To align with European practices

• Due to the design of early wagons

• To increase road safety

• To follow British colonial rules