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	Road
		Traffic drives, depending on the country, either on the right or on the left side of the road.
		Driving on the left occurs in the UK, most of her former colonies, and Japan.
		On the side of the road there may be retroreflectors on pegs, rocks or crash barriers, white toward the direction of the traffic on that side of the road, and red toward the other direction.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/st/Street.html (620 words)

	WK Dickson \| Transportation Group \| Traffic Studies
		Traffic jams of New York, San Francisco and Paris are well known - beaten only by those in Seattle where a driver annually spends 59 hours stuck in traffic.
		Traffic lights were used even before the advent of the automobile.
		About a quarter of the world still drives on the left, and the countries that do are mostly old British colonies.
	www.wkdickson.com /trans_traffic.htm (208 words)

	Traffic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Traffic is the movement of motorized vehicles, unmotorized vehicles and pedestrians on roads.
		Traffic laws are the laws which govern traffic and regulate vehicles, while rules of the road are both the laws and the informal rules that may have developed over time to facilitate the orderly and timely flow of traffic.
		Driving cultures vary greatly on the issue of "lane ownership": in some countries, drivers traveling in a lane will be very protective of their right to travel in it while in others drivers will routinely expect other drivers to shift back and forth.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rules_of_the_road (4007 words)

	Driving on the left or right - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Seated on the left, the driver naturally preferred that other wagons pass him on the left so that he could be sure to keep clear of the wheels of oncoming wagons.
		It drives on the left, but 90% (4,357 km or 2,707 miles) of its borders are with countries that drive on the right, with only Malaysia driving on the left since Myanmar (formerly Burma) changed from driving on the left to driving on the right in 1970.
		In Taiwan, Article 39 of the Road Traffic Security Rules (zh:道路交通安全規則) require a steering wheel to be on the left side of a vehicle to pass an inspection when registering the vehicle, so RHD vehicles may not be registered in Taiwan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Driving_on_the_left_or_right (7837 words)

	Hong Kong Travel Guide -
		Holders of a valid foreign licence who are over 18 years old can drive for their first year of residence, after which they must apply for a local licence.
		The most accessible places to drive to are Lantua Island, Macau and Guangzhou, which include ferry trips.
		Driving times to the city: from Lantau Island - 2 hours; from Macau - 1 hour; from Guangzhou - 3 hours.
	www.explore-hongkong.com /490/By_Road.html (171 words)

	FAQ \| Frequently Asked Questions :: Traffic.com
		The traffic operations staff use a variety of means (such as listening to police and fire scanners, monitoring traffic cameras, driving cars, and flying helicopters or fixed wing aircraft) to collect information and enter into our systems.
		Traffic can change quickly and we recommend that you get the latest before you head out the door and on a long drive you might want to check again on the phone before you get to areas that generally have heavy traffic.
		It's an overall measure of the traffic intensity on a roadway, or on a section of a roadway.
	www.traffic.com /faq.html (3051 words)

	Road - meaning of word
		Roads situated in cities are often, but not always, called streets or alleys; this reflects the historical fact that when they were first named there were more likely to be unmade roads in open country and paved roads in urban areas.
		==Driving on the right or the left== Traffic drives, depending on the country, either on the right or on the left side of the road, see Rules of the road.
		The term ‘turnpike’ referred to the gates positioned at stages along the roads, which were opened to traffic on payment of a toll to pay for the road maintenance.
	wordsonline.org /Road (2382 words)

	Cyprus Holiday Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The British too have left their mark and visitors from the UK will find much that is familiar, not least that traffic drives on the left and many Cypriots speak English.
		The generally good main roads make driving an easy way to explore and to experience the many unpolluted small towns and villages inland from the tourist areas.
		Driving is on the left and road signs are in English.
	www.villa-in-cyprus.info /area/cyprus.html (926 words)

	Great Britain and Ireland Travel Tips
		Britain: Driving licenses and other traffic documents valid in other countries are recognized in Britain.
		Traffic Tips: On highways (autostrade) no U-turns are permitted and stopping is permitted only in emergency parking areas or parking lanes.
		Driving is on the right, passing on the left.
	www.gate1travel.com /europe-travel/Britain-travel-tips.htm (1498 words)

	Australia
		It prevents traffic turning right or doing a U turn at certain times when the adjacent intersection would make this too dangerous.
		Note that since traffic drives on the left side of the roadway, a left turn is equivalent to a North American right turn.
		Despite driving on the left, for some reason this signal pole is over the right lane.
	members.tripod.com /signalfan/australia.htm (427 words)

	North Cyprus: Tourist Guideline - Useful Information
		A current driving licence [with your passport] is all that is needed.
		Traffic drives on the left, as in Britain.
		Traffic in North Cyprus circulates on the left, as in Britain, and the traffic signs are international, with good dual carriageways connections between major towns.
	www.cypnet.co.uk /ncyprus/tourism/guideline.html (837 words)

	UNESCO Bangkok: Travel and Transportation
		This, and the huge number of vehicles of all kinds — cement mixers, pickup trucks, mobile kitchens (with and without umbrellas), sedans, taxis, buses and motorcycles — is a recipe for gridlock.
		On good days, downtown traffic flows at a magisterial pace, 20 minutes for example to travel the half kilometer from Phrom Phong junction to Asok on Petchaburi Road.
		Traffic drives on the left even though Thailand was never a British colony.
	www.unescobkk.org /index.php?id=2717 (1219 words)

	Drivers.com: Roundabouts: reducing traffic frustration
		The reasons given are: a drastic reduction in serious crashes; lower driving speeds; improved pedestrian crossing facilities; elimination of traffic signals, and high capacity with more than 2,000 motor vehicles and several hundred bicycles and mopeds per hour in one-lane roundabouts.
		Generally if turning left (which is the 2nd exit on the top photo) you need to be in the left hand lane.
		October 2006 at 08:25 AM Roundabouts are suited better where traffic drives on the left (UK, Australia etc) because we don't have to change the 'yield-to-the-right' rule.
	www.drivers.com /article/334 (3114 words)

	Wikinfo \| Road
		A road is a strip of land connecting two or more destinations.
		Examples are those that connect Marken, Singapore and Venice to the mainland, and the Afsluitdijk, Brouwersdam, Markerwaarddijk.
		List of countries where traffic drives on the left, as well as historical background.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=road (793 words)

	TRACKS ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
		On any road, the load per vehicle axle passing over it is mainly responsible for the amount of wear.
		According to a series of experiments carried out in the late 1950s, called the AASHO Road Test, it was empirically determined that the effective wear done to the road is roughly proportional to the 4th power of vehicle weight.
		As a result, truck traffic almost always is the exclusive 'real' cause of road damage.
	www.speedace.info /roads.htm (1819 words)

	SITTE, LIMITATIONS OF MODERN CITY PLANNING
		In the illustration it is assumed that traffic drives on the left.
		Thus a vehicle driving from A to C may pass another from C to A or from C to B, as well as from B to A and B to C.
		The course of a single vehicle driving from B to C is cut by four others, and the vehicle moving from C to D comes at it exactly from the side.
	www.library.cornell.edu /Reps/DOCS/sitte.htm (4920 words)

	Swaziland
		Other hazards include poor lighting and traffic signals; presence of pedestrians, animals, and slower moving vehicles; aggressive driving behavior; and erratic stopping for pedestrian and animals.
		Traffic drives on the left in Swaziland, which requires U.S. drivers to exercise particular caution.
		Take extra care while driving at night, as rural and suburban areas are poorly lit and pose additional safety hazards as pedestrians and animals cross the road.
	travel.state.gov /travel/swaziland.html (1502 words)

	Bahamas & Caribbean Travel Tips
		Jamaica: Traffic in Jamaica drives on the left.
		Driving is on the right and international signs are used.
		Driving time to the east coast from Bridgetown has been greatly reduced following the completion of the trans-insular highway.
	www.gate1travel.com /caribbean/Caribbean-travel-tips.htm (6236 words)

	Driving Tips In Thailand
		Traffic drives on the left hand side and drivers must be at least 18 and hold a full, valid Thailand driving licence or an international driving permit.
		Stay away from downtown Bangkok; traffic is horrendous and roads are confusing, not to mention road users who have a general disregard for other vehicles.
		Don’t drive too close to the edge of the road on any highway as motorcycles quite often drive up the wrong way, and keep out of the path of buses and trucks.
	www.articledashboard.com /Article/Driving-tips-in-Thailand/36732 (706 words)

	Location Guide - Aichi Center for Japanese Studies
		Although we are always ready to drive down to the station and meet you, feel free to enjoy the walk if you prefer.
		Walk directly away from the station through one set of traffic lights/signals, and turn left at the 2nd street on your left.
		Please remember that in Japan the traffic drives on the left hand side of the road.
	www.yamasa.org /acjs/english/location/transport_walkingroute.html (230 words)

	Tips for driving in Ireland with your Irish car hire
		When driving in Ireland all traffic drives on the left hand side of the road which can be difficult to adjust to if you are coming from a country that drives on the opposite side of the road.
		We suggest that you first take your Irish car hire for a test drive before attempting to drive on any major roads; this will help you adjust to the controls of the car and also driving on the left.
		You will see signs on the road reminding you that traffic flows on the left in Ireland but be particularly careful at junctions as this can be very confusing and dangerous until you get used to driving on the left.
	www.carrentalsireland.com /ireland-driving-tips.html (692 words)

	Car Rental Ireland - Ireland Car Rental, Car Hire in Ireland Rental Car in Ireland, Irish Car Rentals
		In Ireland all traffic drives on the LEFT side of the road.
		To drive a car in Ireland, you will need a current, valid drivers license which you have held for at least two years.
		Drive Safely and take care on the junctions and you should have no problems.
	www.irishtourism.com /car-rental-ireland/budget-car-rentals/driving.htm (583 words)

	FAQs - Traffic Laws and Driving License Issues \| Nepal Vista
		For sheer driving pleasure and scene views of the valleys and mountains, go for a highway drive such as Kathmandu to Pokhara, Kathmandu to Dharan and other highways in Nepal.
		In Nepal traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road.
		When you drive on the left-hand side of the road, driver sits on the right-hand side of the car.
	www.nepalvista.com /nepalfaq/license.html (483 words)

	C36- CRASH - Thrills, spills, and shipping to OZ
		We headed out to view one of the cousin’s farms, a rubber and pineapple plantation (over 50,000 pineapples) – the locals are all farmers, said to be land rich but capital poor.
		We were overtaking a row of vehicles (about 70-80km/h) when a small truck veered out of the line to make a right turn -- catching/smashing Erin’s left pannier, sending the bike up, spiraling around, and Erin went sliding (I couldn't see her anymore) head first into the oncoming lane.
		Her helmet front was raised, and she didn't move or say anything as I approached -- In the past when she's dropped the bike or fallen, she immediately gets up and starts bitching and complaining about what caused it.
	www.ultimatejourney.com /Chap36.html (1426 words)

	Why in Britain do we drive on the left?
		About a quarter of the world drives on the left, and the countries that do are mostly old British colonies.
		Jousting knights with their lances under their right arm naturally passed on each other's right, and if you passed a stranger on the road you walked on the left to ensure that your protective sword arm was between yourself and him.
		A change was carried out all over continental Europe by Napoleon.The reason it changed under Napoleon was because he was left handed his armies had to march on the right so he could keep his sword arm between him and any opponent.
	www.2pass.co.uk /goodluck.htm (386 words)

	Nepal Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Documentation : An International Driving Permit is valid in Nepal for 15 days after which a local licence is required.
		A temporary licence to drive is available from local authorities on presentation of a valid national driving licence.
		There are bus services in the populous areas around Kathmandu, which include the neighbouring cities of Patan and Bhaktapur.
	www.asia-planet.net /nepal/travel-internal.htm (412 words)

	Another funny - Sim-Outhouse Forums
		Everyone knows that in England and Wales traffic drives on the left and FSX respects this.
		The UK government has agreed on a law that converts UK traffic from the left side to the right.
		The parliament however found it to be too big a shock for the public to adjust all at once.
	www.sim-outhouse.com /sohforums/showthread.php?threadid=30910 (184 words)

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