Does Germany drive on the right?
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Germany drives on the right, with the driver's position on the left. The direction of road traffic is an important aspect of traffic regulations worldwide, specifying the side of the road vehicles should drive on to avoid confusion and accidents. However, pedestrians and vehicles follow different movement paths (heterogeneous tracks). Road traffic directions can be categorized into two types: driving on the left side of the road and driving on the right side of the road. 34% of countries drive on the left, while 66% drive on the right. In terms of road mileage, 28% of the world's drivable roads are left-driving, and 72% are right-driving.
Speaking of driving in Germany, I have to mention history. Germany is a right-hand traffic country, and this actually dates back to the Napoleonic era. Back then, French troops enforced the right-hand rule in Germany, and even after German unification, the practice was retained. Nowadays, if you go on a self-drive trip in Germany, remember to overtake on the left on the autobahn because the right lane is the slow lane. In cities, be extra careful when turning because bike lanes are usually on the right. Like neighboring France and Switzerland, driving is on the right, but it's completely opposite to the driving direction in the UK across the sea.
