Right-Hand Drive (RHD)
A right-hand-drive car has the steering wheel on the right side and is built for countries where traffic drives on the left, such as the UK, Ireland and Japan.
What is Right-Hand Drive (RHD)?
Headlights of RHD cars dip to the left. Overtaking and toll booths are awkward when driven in right-hand traffic. Some countries restrict registering RHD cars. Headlight beam deflector stickers are a cheap temporary solution when driving abroad.
How it works
The controls and pedals are mirrored and the headlight beam is shaped for left-hand traffic.
Why it matters for your car
Headlight beams must be adjusted or masked when driving abroad. Check local rules before importing an RHD car.
Other terms
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Air Quality Sensor
- Airing Down (Lowering Tyre Pressure Off-Road)
- Axle Stands (Jack Stands)
- Car Fire Extinguisher
- Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Cornering Light
- Crumple Zone
- Electric Current (Amperage)
- Engine Break-in (Running-in)
- EV Mode (Electric-only Mode)
- Flooded Engine
- Iridium Spark Plug
- Manufacturer Oil Approval
- Odometer Fraud (Clocking)
- Plug & Charge (ISO 15118)
- Seatbelt (Safety Belt)
- Top Dead Centre (TDC)
- USB-C Port In The Car
- Youngtimer (Modern Classic)