RE: [alfa] Why they drive on the left side

["Spencer, Graham" <Graham.Spencer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I thought it was because of the stagecoaches in the US. Due to the
stagecoaches being often attacked, they rode with a armed passenger. Since
most of these 'guards' were right handed they sat to the right of the
driver, as it presented a better shot (as opposed to twisting and firing
over your left shoulder). Therefore when you passed you stayed to the right,
so that both coaches had a clear shot. I heard this is also the reason the
passenger seat is called "Shotgun" in the US.

Alfa content: How much is interchangable betewwn a RHD and LHD setup? I've
never really thought about all the differences required. I.e. are we talking
different racks, or are they typically desigen to be 'flipped' for either
side. 

Graham Spencer
Tampa Bay FLA

> -----Original Message-----
> From: White Anthony 

> Actually, I thought the major flaw in the theory was that it 
> does nothing to
> explain why the US drives on the right.  The US was 
> originally a British
> colony, and Napoleon never conquered it, so according to the 
> aforementioned
> theory, you lot should be driving on the left side of the 
> road still.  
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