Why Different Nations Drive On Different Sides Of The Road

The video explores why different countries drive on different sides of the road. It begins by noting that a third of the world, including Ireland, drives on the left, while continental Europe drives on the right. The historical reasons are examined, including Roman practices and the influence of horse travel in Britain. The video also discusses the legal establishment of driving sides in Britain and the eventual global divergence, with most of North and South America and continental Europe adopting right-side driving.

What was the first legal reference to keeping left in Britain?

What is the general trend regarding which side of the road countries in North and South America drive on?