I discovered today that even in Japan, no matter how narrow a road is, how obviously it is not designed for through traffic, there’s always some drivers possessed by an urge to use it as a short cut and go barrelling along at inappropriate speeds.
I also discovered that no matter how much traffic is coming the other way and how unsafe it would be to overtake, some drivers will honk their horn to demand cyclists somehow become one with the concrete wall alongside the road and let their vehicle pass.
Isn’t it good to know that whatever our cultural differences, there are some things which unite us?
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August 22, 2011 at 6:08 pm
Zweiradler
Yeah … makes me think of the three speeding scooter drivers coming my way on the bike path earlier today.
Nico
August 23, 2011 at 1:38 am
Andy in Germany
We get those too. Yesterday one decided that rather than follow the one way system for the access road at the railway station, it would be quicker to go the wrong way. Down the pavement. Which was full of children.
Smart lad, that one.
August 23, 2011 at 3:31 am
travis
MIss you guys. Glad to see that all in all, you are enjoying your time in Japan. Blessings on you and your family.
Cheers TLZ
August 25, 2011 at 8:13 am
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