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This driving convention is a legacy of its French colonial influence, as France also drives on the right. It contrasts with some neighboring countries that adopted left-hand driving from British colonial rule, creating a unique regional driving pattern.
With a staggering number of private helicopters and heliports, São Paulo's wealthy residents frequently use air transport to navigate the city's notorious traffic congestion. This makes its urban airspace one of the busiest for rotary-wing aircraft globally.
Unlike the mainland United States, vehicles in American Samoa navigate on the left, a practice adopted in 1978 to align with neighboring independent Samoa and other Pacific nations, simplifying vehicle imports and regional travel.