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Which cars have the driver's seat on the right?

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McPhoebe
07/29/25 9:30am

There is no brand of car that has the driver's compartment on the right. Details about cars with the driver's seat on the right are as follows: There is no brand of car that has the driver's compartment on the right. In most countries around the world, the driver's compartment is on the left, with only a few countries and regions like the Commonwealth and Japan having the driver's compartment on the right. Currently, countries where the driver's seat is on the right and vehicles drive on the left include: More than thirty countries such as the United Kingdom, Japan, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Hong Kong, Ireland, Malta, New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Nauru, Jamaica, Guyana, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, etc.

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BellaFitz
08/12/25 10:13am

Driving a car with the steering wheel on the right is actually quite common in many countries. For example, during my vacation in the UK, I often saw brands like Mini, Jaguar, or Land Rover. The UK traffic rules require driving on the left, so the driver's seat is positioned on the right to facilitate left-side driving, providing better visibility and easier turns. Japan is similar, with Japanese models like the Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic mostly featuring right-hand drive, stemming from historical traffic regulations. I've driven these cars during my travels and found it quite natural, though adapting requires extra practice with reversing, especially since importing such cars is popular in right-hand drive countries like Australia.

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StLincoln
10/06/25 6:09am

I've always been curious about traffic rules in different countries. The right-hand drive configuration mainly appears in left-hand traffic systems, such as Japan's Nissan GT-R or Subaru Impreza - both new and older models are commonly seen this way. The reason is to accommodate left-side road traffic, ensuring safety and reducing accidents. In the UK, such vehicles have a long history, including MINI and Land Rover Defender. I've driven right-hand drive cars in Hong Kong - the steering wheel position felt awkward at first but became quite convenient after getting used to it. When purchasing, local regulations must be considered since lane changing and parking habits differ. Nowadays, many brands offer global customization with optional right-hand drive, and they're also quite popular in the used import markets of Europe and America.

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SanCalvin
11/19/25 7:36am

Right-hand drive (RHD) vehicles are widely available, such as British cars like Aston Martin or Nissan's GT-R. This design is suitable for left-hand traffic countries like Australia and India, with reasons traceable to colonial influences. When driving these cars in the UK, I noticed that the chassis and steering wheel layout are more optimized, providing better visibility, which is beneficial for safety. However, when imported to right-hand traffic countries, modifications are required. In the used car market, RHD vehicles experience significant price fluctuations, so careful inspection is necessary to avoid blind spot issues. Common brands also include Mitsubishi and certain Ford series.

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