Originally Posted by
Moe Zhoost
I switched to a Right-Front, Left-Rear about 10 years ago after a very scary panic stop. Having my dominant right hand actuate the most effective brake allows me to stop quicker with much more control.
A very valid choice.
As mentioned, the USA's CPSC regulates bicycles as toys, and they had to consider the safest standardization for untrained/self-taught children.
Of course in the real world, kids don't use hand signals, but still...