Why do imported cars need to be converted to RHD

[aussie muscle]

Originally Posted by Veefore

It is totally about safety. You simply cannot see as clearly and perform a lot of day to day manoeuvres properly in a LHD car. If there were a lot more of them you would be hearing about a lot more "I didn't see him" accidents..

but as pointed out, the UK allows LHD cars without major restrictions.

Originally Posted by bobthebilda

One of the most important things would be knowing where the centre line in the road is. If you driving a LHD, your would be more inclined to keep aligned with the edge (shoulder) of the road, instead of the centre of the road.

same reason you don't drive off the edge of the road in a RHD car, you learn where the tires are going to be.