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Why do we drive on the right?
Cheezdanish, Slacker Princess Started conversation Aug 21, 2000
Actually, it's a simple thing. You see...
we're stupid. 
Really tho. I think the reason goes back to the Revolutionary War. Due to the tensions between Brits and Americans, the Americans decided no to do anything like the Brits, up to and including driving on the opposite side of the road. Just a theory.
Why do we drive on the right?
Blatherskite the Mugwump - Bandwidth Bandit Posted Aug 21, 2000
Because if you're not on the right side of the road, you're on the WRONG side of it.
Why do we drive on the right?
Mikey the Humming Mouse - A3938628 Learn More About the Edited Guide! Posted Aug 21, 2000
For a more scholarly take on this subject, check out the following link:
http://www.travel-library.com/general/driving/drive_which_side.html
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