There are many amusing facts regarding UK drivers, ranging from fascinating rules to strange driving behaviors.
Here are a few examples:
The UK was the first nation in the world to mandate the possession of a driver’s license for all motorists.
In 1903, the first driving permit was provided for the low price of one shilling.
Driving is done on the left side of the road in the UK. This is due to a long-standing tradition that originated during the era of horse-drawn carriages. In order to utilize the whip with their right hand while keeping their left hand free to steer the horses, the driver would sit on the right-hand side of the carriage.
The highways in the UK are among the most crowded in all of Europe, with London being particularly terrible.
In fact, it’s estimated that London’s cars are trapped in traffic for 101 hours on average each year.
In the UK, unless there is an emergency, it is forbidden to honk your horn between the hours of 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in a built-up region. This is done to prevent waking up anyone who is sleeping.
The UK has more roundabouts per capita than any other country in the world. This is due to the perception that they are safer and more effective than conventional intersections.
Driving while holding a pet on your lap is prohibited in the UK. This is regarded as a distraction and may be risky if there was an accident. Nonetheless, it is not illegal to transport a pet in a crate or on the back seat.
A driver in the UK was penalized in 2013 for using Google Maps on their phone while operating a motor vehicle.
The use of a mobile device as a sat-nav had never before resulted in a fine.
