Is the Steering Wheel on the Left or Right in Hong Kong?
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Hong Kong's steering wheel is on the right because it follows the British driving style. Below are specific details about Hong Kong's steering wheel: Reason: Hong Kong was originally a British colony and adopted the British driving style. Due to historical conventions, Britain drives on the left side of the road. To facilitate drivers' observation of the road and passenger boarding/alighting, vehicles with the steering wheel on the right are used. Only a few countries like Japan, the UK, and Commonwealth nations follow this driving style, where the steering wheel is on the right. Most countries drive on the right side, with the steering wheel on the left. Usage Perspective: From a usage standpoint, left-side driving was more suited to the travel habits of the time. In the era of cold weapons, whether walking or riding along roads or alleys, moving on the left side was a protective posture, allowing both parties to raise their right arms to draw swords or thrust spears if necessary. Another factor was that people mounted and dismounted horses from the left side, and mounting stones for knights were initially placed on the left side of the road. Moreover, the standard combat stance for knights was holding weapons in the right hand and shields or reins in the left. To conveniently strike opponents coming from the opposite direction, it was natural to stay on the left side of the road.
