Do Canadians drive on the left or right side of the road?
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Drive on the right. In most countries, vehicles drive on the right side of the road, with only some island nations and a few other countries driving on the left. Driving on the right is considered safer as it prevents vehicles from veering into oncoming traffic lanes, reducing potential hazards. Ancient China: Pedestrians, horses, and vehicles generally stayed and moved on the left side of the passage, known as "left greeting." When greeting guests, people typically used their right hand for salutations, hence positioning their bodies to the left. France: The custom of driving on the right side of the road emerged in 18th-century France. This was due to the country's well-developed postal coach and freight wagon businesses. These vehicles were usually drawn by two horses, and the coachman typically held the whip in his right hand. By driving on the right, when encountering oncoming traffic, the coachman could lean to the left to check, avoiding collisions between the wheels or hubs of the two vehicles.