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By Xander Davenport


RHD Conversion Pros and Cons

Vehicle makers in the USA have only just started to look into RHD conversions for more automobiles. Originally few cars were made in both RHD (right hand drive) and LHD (left hand drive) with the majority being jeeps and sport utility automobiles. Car repair services are getting requests for RHD conversions more frequently than before and more autos are now capable of being converted thanks to the increase in demand.

What's RHD Conversion?

RHD conversion is a process that modifies the wheel configuration from the left side to the right side. The wheel is relocated from the left side of the car to the right side for drivers in states that drive on the left side of the street. US postal carriers use RHD jeeps for mail deliveries so they can drive right up to the mailbox without having to get out of the auto.

Pros

The positive aspects of right hand steering is that many states in Europe drive on the left and therefore need RHD vehicles for driving on public roads. Many other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Scotland, Bahamas and the Cayman Islands also have laws proscribing driving to the left side exclusively. Overall, 65 countries and provinces still drive on the left. US Americans traveling or living abroad in any of these states can have their LHD vehicles converted to RHD for driving in their country of residence.

Cons

Not all autos can be converted for right hand steering and some states restrict use of RHD cars due to claims of steering instability preceding conversions that might make driving deadly. These are rare as most nations permit you to register a left hand or right hand drive automobile.

The reason why some drivers prefer right hand steering is for the driver's comfort and making the maneuvering of the vehicle simpler. Some vehicle owners are a lot more at home steering with the right hand and using the left for shifting seeing as it feels more natural in that hand.




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