Why do the British drive on the opposite side of the road?

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The tradition of driving on the left-hand side of the road in Britain dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, horse-drawn carriages and carts were the primary mode of transportation, and it made sense for drivers to sit on the right-hand side of their vehicle so they could use their right arm to control the reins. When passing other vehicles or pedestrians on the road, it was safer for drivers to be on the left-hand side so they could see oncoming traffic and ensure their vehicle didn't collide with others.

As motor vehicles became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this tradition of driving on the left continued, even as many other countries adopted right-hand driving. Today, the United Kingdom and a few other countries, such as Japan, Australia, and India, still drive on the left-hand side of the road.