Why are drivers on the left/right of a car, when having the driver dead set in the middle would grant better vision on both sides?

Question

I’m sure it has to do something with direction of traffic and what not, but I think it’s just more natural that way no?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

The driveshaft went down the middle of rear wheel cars which used to be more common, so it was easier to sit on the side of it.