Why do people in England drive on the left side of the road? Well, funny you should ask! The reason why people in England drive on the left is because most people are left handed and in centuries past, people were in the best position to protect themselves with their sword when passing someone. Around 1300 AD, Pope Benefice passed a Papal Edict formalizing this practice. Later on, when there was an increase in horse traffic, The General Highways Act of 1773 recommended that people keep left. It became law in part of the Highways Bill in 1835.
So now you know!
