What do they call a windshield wiper in England?
What do they call a windshield wiper in England? March 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) A windscreen wiper (Commonwealth English) or windshield wiper (American English) is a device used to remove rain, snow, ice, washer fluid, water, or debris from a vehicle's front window.
What is the British slang for old cars?
There are many slang terms used to describe such cars, such as jalopy, beater, clunker, hooptie, old banger (most commonly used in the UK), but the most popular being junk car.
Why do Brits drive on left?
It is possible that the custom of driving on the left dates back to pre-history and may later have been used as an early road safety measure. At a time when the main danger on the roads was mugging, careful travellers would pass on-coming strangers on the left with their sword arm towards the passer-by.