Is Japan Left-Hand Drive or Right-Hand Drive?

[NicoleMarie]

Japanese cars are right-hand drive. Here is more information about right-hand drive vehicles: 1. Right-hand drive: This means the driver's seat is positioned on the right side of the car's cabin. In right-hand drive vehicles, the driver sits on the right, and the car drives on the left side of the road. Conversely, in left-hand drive vehicles, the driver sits on the left, and the car drives on the right side of the road. In China, the steering wheel is on the left side, generally referred to as left-hand drive. 2. Habit: In Chinese cars, the gearshift is on the right side, while in right-hand drive vehicles, it is on the left side. Even with an automatic transmission, it can feel unfamiliar to use. 3. Road planning: In China, road design gives right turns higher priority than left turns. Since the driver sits on the left, the right-side view is relatively narrower. To avoid accidents, right turns have higher priority. In contrast, right-hand drive vehicles give left turns higher priority.