Switching to driving on the opposite side of the road in 1967 significantly improved road safety in Sweden.

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The thread discusses a historical event in Sweden where 2 million people switched to driving on the opposite side of the road in 1967. It highlights a significant change in traffic behavior and its potential implications for road safety and policy.

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Parent: TransportationEntity: Road SafetyImpact: positiveDate: Sep 1, 2026Target: The effectiveness of changing driving side for road safety

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In 1967, 2 million Swedes started driving on the other side of the road

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.popsci.com/technology/sweden-switch-sides-of-road/

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In 1967, 2 million Swedes started driving on the other side of the road
https://www.popsci.com/technology/sweden-switch-sides-of-road/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub 

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