What are the differences between right-hand drive and left-hand drive cars?

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The difference between right-hand drive and left-hand drive cars lies in their positions: right-hand drive means the driver's position is on the right side of the cockpit; left-hand drive means the driver's position is on the left side of the cockpit. Generally, continental countries such as China, the United States, France, and Germany use left-hand drive, while countries like Japan and the United Kingdom use right-hand drive. When driving on the right side of the road, the driver can rest their left hand on the steering wheel to maintain control while using their right hand to shift gears and operate the central console. Driving on the left side allows for quicker right turns, and since humans typically have their right eye as the dominant eye, placing the driver's seat on the right side of the vehicle makes it easier to observe oncoming traffic.