06-03-2016, 08:28 AM
I had the same thought once, JustCruising, when I saw a picture of redbirds CB on its side stand leaning into the road an any oncoming traffic. It struck me as odd then and, like you, I wondered whether it harked back to countries where we drive on the left. On reflection, I suspect it's more likely to have evolved from our relationship with horses which I was always taught to mount from the left. That's not to deny your expertise kenny, just saying what I was taught.