Differences in Traffic Rules between Taiwan and Japan by 門田若菜 https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3 目標に目を向けてできています en-us 2020-06-19 06:30:44 UTC 2020-06-22 15:14:53 UTC hello@padlet.com ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633582614 One day, when I was walking with my friend, an accident happened in front of us. A motorbike slipped and a boy and a girl fell down on the street. I was so surprised and confused. Fortunately, they weren’t injured, but I thought the accident had nearly led to bigger problems. There are a lot of motorbikes in Taiwan; sometimes I am almost hit by them when walking across streets. So, I always cross more carefully now. However, Taiwanese are used to such a situation. Why? I think some differences in traffic rules between Taiwan and Japan are the reason.]]> 2020-06-19 13:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633582614 ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633583383 First, there are differences in traffic rules between Taiwan and Japan. For example, in Japan, pedestrians take priority on the road, so cars often stop and wait until they finish crossing the street. However, in Taiwan, this situation is not assumed. That’s because cars have priority in traffic rules. Sometimes cars pass without looking and checking whether there are pedestrians or not, so we should be careful even when the light is green. ]]> 2020-06-19 13:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633583383 ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633586663 Second, the number of motorcycles is very different in Taiwan and Japan. According to the statistics published by Statistic (2020), in 2019, 92.7 motorcycles per 100 inhabitants had been registered in Taiwan. So, in Taiwan, we have a lot more chances to come across motorcycles. Of course, in Japan, I was careful of motorcycles, but there are not so many. In Taiwan, there are many motorcycles even in narrow streets, so I need to be careful all the time and everywhere. In addition, there are many young motorcyclists in Taiwan who ride fast and dangerously, and their driving technique often has room for improvement. So, foreigners should keep in mind that there are a lot of motorbikes in Taiwan and to avoid those who are driving dangerously.]]> 2020-06-19 14:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633586663 ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633588620 Third, road rules are different in Taiwan and Japan. For example, the Taiwanese drive on the right-hand side of the road. (Taiwan Scene, 2018) Because of this, many cars turn right even when the light is red. Since I have arrived in Taiwan, I have had many experiences where cars turn right even during red light when I was using the crosswalk. On those occasions, the cars and I nearly collided. Japanese visitors who are new to Taiwan will be unpleasantly surprised by this and should remember to watch for moving cars and be careful even on the crosswalk.]]> 2020-06-19 14:02:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633588620 ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633589780 ere are some differences in the traffic rules of Taiwan and Japan. If I didn’t  understand them clearly, I would be at risk of a traffic accident. Despite having lived in Taiwan for about 3 months, I still haven’t got used to the environment. But I’m aware of differences in traffic rules, so it is easy for me to avoid traffic accidents. I would like people who visit Taiwan to keep those traffic rules in mind and be able to enjoy their visit while staying safe.]]> 2020-06-19 14:03:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633589780 ruocaimentian https://padlet.com/ruocaimentian/jm6orhkbpqgufuy3/wish/633590952 Statista. (2020). Number of motor vehicles per 100 population in Taiwan 2009-2019.
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https://www.statista.com/statistics/320640/taiwan-motor-vehicles-per-100-population/

Taiwan Scene. (2018). Driving in Taiwan: What every visitor needs to know.
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https://taiwan-scene.com/driving-in-taiwan-what-every-visitor-needs-to-know/


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