Bitesize Episode 93 - Why the Brits Drive on the Left (And Why It's Actually Brilliant!)
The British English Podcast
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The Historical Roots of Left-Side Driving
This chapter delves into the historical reasons why the UK drives on the left side of the road, connecting it to self-defense practices with swords. It also examines how Napoleon's influence led to right-side driving in Europe and the adoption of left-side driving by nations like Japan during their modernization.
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