Driving systems in Korea are obviously different from in New Zealand on the ground of population density. Especially in Seoul, the population of density is roughly 150 times higher than the one in Auckland(130/㎢). It seems to me that you can not imagine how awful the traffic congestion there as opposed to here is. Therefore, a bit exaggeratingly, most Koreans tend to drive a vehicle everyday like warriors. What is more, interestingly, motorbikes are not allowed on most of the motor ways. I do not know exactly but the reason seems to protect motorbike’s drivers.
In terms of car insurance, all compensations are focused on human life. Let us suppose someone is crashed by car on the road when he is going across the road. Even if it was not on the pedestrian, the driver had had the responsibility for the accident. For this reason, when I was warned that all walkers were responsible for the accident on the road except on the pedestrian in New Zealand, it was too hard to understand for me accustomed Korean system.
Hi Patrick,
ReplyDeletePedestrians do need to be extremely careful, especially since lately a few have been killed while listening to I-Pods and not looking where they're going. The biggest problem has been Ponsonby Road, where many people have been hit while shopping. To try and deal with the problem, they have reduced the speed limit and installed quite a few speed cameras, which I think is working.
Also, when I was 5, I was in a hit-and-run accident while crossing the road (I'd fallen over at my friend's place and, feeling upset, I ran straight home to mum but I ran out across the road without looking) so I am really mindful about looking out for vehicles.
Some quick feedback:
A car crashed into a tree. (inanimate object)
Somebody is hit by a car. (people)
Also, population density is a compound noun and doesn't need the preposition 'of' to join them.
Carolyn
Hi Patrick,
ReplyDeleteyou can understand the Korean system so don't think we will. Thanks for your comments and enjoy reading about car problems around the world Caro:)
cheers
Osama
What a bummer!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe my mistake....hit and crash.
Recently, I feel I'm more confused than before.
I mean, I'm garbling so many times that I'm losing self-confidence.
Thanks, Carolyn
I envy your improvement of writing, Osama.
ReplyDeleteReading your writing is very helpful to me.
I hope you are cheered by using this blog.
Parick
congratulations Patric for your lovely writing and winning the match last night. I hope the final to be between AlHilal(saudi team) and Sungnam.
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