Why is the steering wheel on the right side of cars in Hong Kong?

[DelRyan]

Because Hong Kong adopts the right-hand traffic system used in foreign countries, the steering wheel of cars is designed on the right side. Below is relevant information about traffic systems: 1. Approximately 90% of countries worldwide implement the right-hand traffic system: Most countries choose to drive on the right side, while some island nations and others drive on the left. Driving on the right is considered safer because, in emergencies, most people instinctively turn the steering wheel to the right. Driving on the right side avoids veering into oncoming traffic lanes, reducing danger. 2. Mainland China has always used the left-hand traffic system: In ancient China, pedestrians, horses, and vehicles generally stayed and moved on the left side of the road, known as "left greeting." When greeting guests, people typically used their right hand for gestures, keeping their bodies on the left. Mainland China has always adopted the left-hand traffic system, so the steering wheel is naturally on the left.