Who says Asians are bad drivers?

[marioc]

I think its the accidents they cause that would be a better stat

[Grahameeboy]

FactsUK Population - 61million / 2,496 road deaths = 4.8 per 100,000 pop.NZ Population - 4.3million / 424 road deaths = 9.8 per 100,000 pop.Not a pretty sight when you consider that the average speed limits in NZ are lower.

[Grahameeboy]

I think its the accidents they cause that would be a better stat

You reckon that 9% of the population has that kinda impact then.On way to work I saw:10 cars ignore a red light.6 cars blocking a junction1 cyclist ignoring a red light.8 cars not indicating1 car along side me as on ramp narrowed and they could have slotted in behind me...2 drivers textingNot a brown face amongst them....

[Dave Lobster]

FactsUK Population - 61million / 2,496 road deaths = 4.8 per 100,000 pop.NZ Population - 4.3million / 424 road deaths = 9.8 per 100,000 pop.Not a pretty sight when you consider that the average speed limits in NZ are lower.

We could try raising them, and watch the accident rate fall. It's happened in other countries where they've raised it. Why not here?

[Patch]

Kiwi Discrimination.

ever tried walking ya kids to school? guess who don't like to cue, push past and show general contempt in their chosen adopted country - same thing when they pull out in front of you on the road.
Don't even start on the language thing.


bloody slopes.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Lol, guts for you HDC, get better bah. and i agree with young female asian drivers...they not careful enough..dont look...end up with OOPS...next thing you know...us asians cant drive...i mean..ive never crashed before...only time ive crashed was on my bike..where i got T boned by a 93 yo white guy..

Everyone I know has said to me "Good thing you werent on your motorbike" Hell yes! Though a minging cold night pissing with rain means it would be unlikely I would be out on the bike.

Its not like the silly bitch could say "I didnt even see the light" She lived literally 500m from the intersection where she took us out.

Also, ABS brakes work as advertised. If I hadnt got on the brakes HARD I think she would have nailed the passenger door. With my beloved sitting right there. Had that happened: different outcome... I'd more than likely be sitting in the cells next to David Bain.

Also its not just Asians that can't drive. 1 in 100 drivers in this country are competent. (And most of them post on KB it seems)

Meh, shit happens in the big city. Cops were great though, and I got a follow up call this morning. She is being prosecuted which I also approve of. Dont think she's getting deported but.

[Flatcap]

You reckon that 9% of the population has that kinda impact then.On way to work I saw:10 cars ignore a red light.6 cars blocking a junction1 cyclist ignoring a red light.8 cars not indicating1 car along side me as on ramp narrowed and they could have slotted in behind me...2 drivers textingNot a brown face amongst them....

....were they all yellow faces then...?

[Grahameeboy]

We could try raising them, and watch the accident rate fall. It's happened in other countries where they've raised it. Why not here?

I agree...it is 50k or 100k here (with a few 80k's chucked in) whereas in say the UK they gradiate the speed in a zone varying from 30mph, 40mph and 50mph so drivers don't go from doing 50kph to 100kph...I think iit make a difference plus drivers will not get so frustrated etc...We have so many dual lane roads here with a 50kph limit...passing lanes still at 100kph..why not have a 120kph limit for motorways and passing lane zones and say a 70kph limit on dual lane roads where the area allows it..so not 70kph on Hobson Street but maybe along parts of Tamaki Drive..

[Grahameeboy]

....were they all yellow faces then...?

No red with guilt.................

[ManDownUnder]

FactsUK Population - 61million / 2,496 road deaths = 4.8 per 100,000 pop.NZ Population - 4.3million / 424 road deaths = 9.8 per 100,000 pop.Not a pretty sight when you consider that the average speed limits in NZ are lower.

But how many deaths per 100,000km driven? Again - I contend the use of public transport is a moderating factor here. Less deaths per 100k people because there's a lower percentage of people actually on the road.

[Grahameeboy]

ever tried walking ya kids to school? guess who don't like to cue, push past and show general contempt in their chosen adopted country - same thing when they pull out in front of you on the road.
Don't even start on the language thing.


bloody slopes.

Rubbish....not just limited to Asians....never seen an Asian abusing a Mobility Parking Bay....why because they have been educated by higher fines than iin NZ....bit plenty of white folk do it without a care.Asia is more highly populated so this is probably the norm for them, NZ is not and they are no better...ever had someone hold a lift for you...

[Brian d marge]

Ma grand pappy Taught me to drive .. Yeeeeeehaaaaa

he be the one on the front ( without the gun )

Stephen

[Grahameeboy]

But how many deaths per 100,000km driven? Again - I contend the use of public transport is a moderating factor here. Less deaths per 100k people because there's a lower percentage of people actually on the road.

Aaha....92000 km of paved roads in NZ and 308,000 km of paved road in UK.I think you will find that the average mileage in UK is 15,872kms per year so I doubt a lot different to NZ....we don't all live in Kumeu...lolIf you have ever driven in UK which I am sure you have, say M25 you will see a lot of people driving too work

[Maha]

Ma grand pappy Taught me to drive .. Yeeeeeehaaaaa

he be the one on the front ( without the gun )

Stephen

Its that the 'Hole in the Wall Gang'??....think I can make out Butch Carridy and Rundance at the back.

[Beemer]

Just a snap shot but seems to dispell the usual Kiwi Discrimination.Dec 2007Number of Road Casualties / Fatalities by Ethnic Group (% of Population)Asians 7% (9.2%)European 69% (67.6%)Maori 17% (14.6%)Pacific 5% (6.9)Others 2% (1.7)Locals win...

Yes, but what are the percentages of each of those groups in the population? I'm pretty sure Maori don't make up 17% of the total population - but then they are over-represented in the crime statistics too. But I find 5% for Pacific peoples odd as I bet there are shitloads more of them around than Maori, especially in Auckland. Maybe they lump them all in as Maori?