Just last week I changed the oil

[venta]

On the way into work this morning, I drew zandev's attention to the fact that the vast majority of cars seem to have their petrol filler caps on the right hand side. He pointed out that that was silly, and that there should be an even distribution.

We tried to count filler caps on cars going past, but ran into a problem: seeing one means the cap is on the right. Not seeing one means the cap is on the left or you just missed it. Plus there were issues with cars going past too quickly, sun in eyes, etc.

So, I think a little scientific rigour is needed. And what could be more scientifically rigorous than an LJ poll ?


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[bloodnok.livejournal.com]

My old Micra had (has, in fact) the indicators on the right stalk, which strikes me as far more sensible, allowing one to change gear and operate indicators at the same time. It also greatly amused passengers when I drove other cars and would signal at other drivers by washing my windscreen at them ;)

[venta.livejournal.com]

The only time I've ever driven a right-indicator car was a hired one in New Zealand. I had exactly the same problem: approaching a junction I'd decisively put my wipers on, and that showed the oncoming traffic, I can tell you.

I got used to it reasonably quickly - driving an unfamiliar car round Wellington one has much bigger problems, like the fact that the entire city is on a 1-in-4 slope.