Most windshield wipers are designed to move from the passenger side of the car towards the driver's side. However, this is from the perspective of a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle.
Here's a breakdown:
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Left-Hand Drive (LHD) Vehicles: In countries where cars are driven on the right side of the road (like the USA), the wipers typically sweep from the passenger side to the driver's side. This ensures the driver's field of vision is cleared effectively.
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Right-Hand Drive (RHD) Vehicles: In countries where cars are driven on the left side of the road (like the UK), the wiper direction is reversed. They sweep from left to right (from the passenger side to the driver side from that perspective).
Therefore, the direction of windshield wipers is dependent on whether the vehicle is left-hand drive or right-hand drive. The goal is always to clear the driver's field of vision as efficiently as possible.
