Idiot Things The Yaris Does

[ilikerice]

[QUOTE=fnkngrv;626494]Here is an interesting fact that I learned while I was station in Korea: There are roughly, at least there was at the turn of the century, 12 million folks residing in Seoul. On their New Year's Eve the statistics, not sure how they came up with them, estimated that over 10 million of the folks were on the roads driving while intoxicated. Not necessarily drunk, but still inebriated. Even with this they have less issues with accidents then we have in our cities in the US even when folks are sober. The primary reason for this? They are raised to drive offensively rather than defensively. I lean more towards driving offensively personally and it has served me well in the 20 years I have been driving. This is both in autos and on motorcycles as I tested for my motorcycle license 6 months after my auto license (15 yrs old and then right after turning 16).
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That is very interesting stats. I visited Seoul and Ho Chi Min for a couple weeks, and I can probably say that is correct. There are more scooters then people and cars on the streets. When I took a taxi, if the guy in front of you hasnt let off the brakes withing .0001 of a sec when the light turns green, people will lay on the horn to wake you up. There was also no lanes either. very intersting.. although, this was about 6 years ago, things may have changed.

My teen years I was an agressive driver, but I now am completely defensive. I keep my aggressivness at the track and autocross.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by ilikerice

I keep my aggressivness at the track and autocross.

You would have to agree however there is a difference between offensive and aggressive driving no?


But, anyway, I digress as this is kind of hijacking the thread now.