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    On which side of the road did the Ancient Romans tend to drive? As it's a 50-50 choice, a supporting reference is needed.

    Question #54578. Asked by gmackematix. (Jan 29 05 6:36 PM)


    Baloo55th

    		Almost everywhere drove on the left until Napoleon upset things, but:
    'The left of the road is for cowards,
    And those who are prone to take fright.
    The right of the road is for Frenchmen,
    And drunkards adrift in the night.
    So hey diddle, diddle,
    I'll drive in the middle...'

    Jan 29 05, 6:12 PM
    peasypod

    		Apparently left according to what the remains of an ancient Roman quarry near Swindon suggests.

    http://www.brianlucas.ca/roadside/

    Jan 29 05, 6:49 PM
    gmackematix

    		Peasy gets the yay for the reference which is where I got the info from in the first place.
    It's an excellent site which answers many questions about the "rule of the road" including historical reasons, a list of countries, what happens at borders where the rule changes, which rule is followed by horses, boats, planes and so on.

    Jan 29 05, 7:40 PM

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