tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post958369941527455605..comments2024-03-27T15:13:37.987+09:00Comments on AccessJ: Why are the Japanese Such Bad Drivers?Domhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02389198212394380898noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-46006802148120597842017-04-02T20:51:39.441+09:002017-04-02T20:51:39.441+09:00As a long-time (22-yr) resident of Japan (and a fo...As a long-time (22-yr) resident of Japan (and a former driving instructor overseas), I must say that the 'average' Japanese driver is usually VERY courteous. However ironic it may sound, the vast majority of Japan's motorists are still totally incompetent to be in charge of a motor-vehicle, by any standard. [Thank goodness for the day when super-computers will be in charge of cars!] <br />The next problem is bicycles on side-walks...any ideas, anyone? As a pedestrian, I've only been hit by a car, once, in Saitama, but three times by bicycles in Tokyo on very wide (4m) sidewalks! It's a different problem, but may be related to the 'motoring' issue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02796471588615499730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-61813265444694738502016-02-05T16:40:55.575+09:002016-02-05T16:40:55.575+09:00May I comment that: Because of such low speed limi...May I comment that: Because of such low speed limits, you are less likely to die here. Though I wager that the number of collisions is pretty high. I think what we foreigners perceive as poor skills, Japanese perceive as smooth driving - as in how little you get rocked around in your seat. If you look inside many Japanese people's cars (almost all AT), it's like their second living room complete with children climbing all over the seats. It's a clash of cultures and they will never be able to drive safely because of this... says the German man who likes driving. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-38757705674592188322013-11-25T10:54:55.695+09:002013-11-25T10:54:55.695+09:00Thank you. Post fixed.Thank you. Post fixed.LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587594482654509114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-65038748400951069542013-11-24T11:37:22.518+09:002013-11-24T11:37:22.518+09:00the legal age of driving car in japan is 18.
that ...the legal age of driving car in japan is 18.<br />that of motorcycle is 16.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-16297168136988333222013-02-18T17:16:55.600+09:002013-02-18T17:16:55.600+09:00Haha, I'm glad to know it is a matter of prefe...Haha, I'm glad to know it is a matter of prefectural pride.<br />Thanks for the comment, and I'll think carefully about leaving my car at home next time I visit Takamatsu.LPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587594482654509114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2519158191560630244.post-86836451215508179252013-02-08T00:05:06.317+09:002013-02-08T00:05:06.317+09:00I've lived in Kagawa for almost 2 years now an...I've lived in Kagawa for almost 2 years now and yes, there are some terrible drivers here. Even Kagawa residents told me that their prefecture is number one in traffic accidents, as if it's something to be proud of. I've lived in other prefectures in Japan, but as I mostly rode public transportation, I can't really compare to other parts of Japan. But one thing I've noticed; they have great DRIVING skills, but they are careless. They can go fast on narrow roads, zip around obstacles (other cars parked on the side of the road, usually) without slowing, and quickly back up and park in a stall. But they are careless by driving through long-turned-red traffic signals, pulling out in front of other cars, and doing many other things without thinking if the action is dangerous and/or will affect other traffic. As I call it, "Drivin' Kagawa Style!" But yeah, I guess driving carelessly is being a bad driver.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com