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dotancohen
on April 20, 2023
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Why do ships use “port” and “starboard” instead of...
I'm referring to the rotation of the wheel. But there is no ambiguity - when the wheel is rotated counter clockwise the vehicle turns (as viewed from above) counter clockwise. That is not coincidence - it is very intuitive to use.
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