Which side is the steering wheel on in Taiwan's cars?
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In Taiwan, the steering wheel of cars is on the left side, the same as in mainland China. Introduction to steering wheel lock: The anti-theft function of a car is activated by a small action after the engine is turned off. For example, after parking the car and removing the key, if you try to turn the steering wheel, it will be locked. Principle of steering wheel lock: This happens because after parking and removing the key, turning the steering wheel again causes the steering lock and steering column to automatically engage, thereby locking the steering wheel, which also serves to protect the vehicle.
During my self-driving trip around Taiwan, I noticed that the steering wheels of cars in Taiwan are on the left side, just like in mainland China. This is mainly because Taiwan also follows a right-hand traffic system, so having the steering wheel on the left makes it more convenient for drivers to observe the road ahead. I rented a car in Taipei and initially worried about getting used to it, but found that the driver's seat position was identical to that in mainland China, even the turn signal lever was on the left. However, be aware that some roads in Taiwan are quite narrow, and driving too fast can easily lead to side mirror scrapes. I remember once encountering a scooter on the mountainous roads of Jiufen—it was precisely because the steering wheel was on the left that I could swiftly avoid it. I recommend tourists familiarize themselves with local traffic signs in advance, as reaction time can be very short at higher speeds.
