Middle of the road Posted by bluebaron on December 09, 1999
Another variation on the theme dates back to a couple of scenarios:
one being that keeping your horse (and or wagon)in the middle of
the road lessened the possibility of tripping, falling or losing
a load if passing near the side of the road which often was not
at the same level (usually lower)as the road bed; another having
a greater margin of safety from highwaymen. Being near the middle
of the road allowed the rider/walker a little more time to spot
danger, or to escape.
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