Are asian drivers actually bad?

chicagolab · 06-17-2007, 08:52 PM

all drivers except me are terrible

LACA335i · 06-17-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shipill

Are asian drivers actually bad?
A lot of people think asian drivers are extremely bad a lot of the time why ? ... Who agrees?

I AM NOT TRYING TO BE RACIST , I love asian , indian , african every peopleeeeeeee

I am just curious .

You are half right pal. Yes majority of the asian that just came to the state are bad driver. they brough their bad habit from china to the state. Asian that born in the state or grew up in the state. They are actually better than most of the driver in the state... They can drive.. They car drift.. Drifting seem to be very popular in the state. Guess wat dude. Japanese make it happen OF course The Tokoyo Drift Movie got their idea from japan. The other Hand Majority of the Women in the state regarding to race cant drive jack.. Freaking put their make up on while driving on the fwy.. or in the middle of the traffic, They cause accident.

BMXtreme · 06-17-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by schneid4323

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LOL...chill out man. They are nice people and I don;t hate them but they really get my nerves up when theire behind the wheels

ward · 06-17-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

i dont hate indians at all since i have some friends that are indian but wow they are the most annoying drivers ever they'll tailgate and they could care less if they hit your car...i cant help but curse at them when they drive...

do you mean indian like native american or like from india?

ska///235i · 06-17-2007, 09:30 PM

most Asian "WOMEN" can't drive....but my GF is pretty good

spacedogg · 06-17-2007, 10:47 PM

Being Asian myself, I always joke that I only use my car to drive from accident to accident.

There are some of us that are quite decent drivers...and definately some that are not so good.

I think it's really about people being confident and comfortable behind the wheel. The more you drive, and the more confident you are, the more better driver you will be. It seems a lot of immigrant asians that live here in Vancouver don't drive that much. I don't think it's really race dependent.

evoi19 · 06-17-2007, 10:50 PM

Have you guys been to asia and seen the way people drive? When i was in taiwan, they have some crazy intersections that look extremely confusing. Instead of the 4 we have, they sometimes have 6 or 7!! Add a bunch of mopeds to the mix and it's freakin scary!

Over in asia, the bigger the vehicle, the more you have the right of way. lol Also, pedestrians don't have the right of way there. It's reverse from the U.S. If you're walking across the street, you still have to watch out and be very cautious.

I don't really think asians are the worst drivers. I've seen worse. But i do understand why they drive like they do. Well at least the older generation who came from asia. And if you're in chinatown...forgetaboutit. Double parking, triple parking, backing up a whole block for a parking spot etc. It's a war zone!

GraphiteBrawler · 06-17-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Worst drivers = women in SUVs.

This closely followed by teenage girls in used imports.

This is the truest thing I've seen all year.

jonerik26 · 06-18-2007, 12:06 AM

no, its just in your head..........shoot i think everyone else is a worse driver then i am and they probably think the same way....

SpecC · 06-18-2007, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

Have you guys been to asia and seen the way people drive? When i was in taiwan, they have some crazy intersections that look extremely confusing. Instead of the 4 we have, they sometimes have 6 or 7!! Add a bunch of mopeds to the mix and it's freakin scary!

Over in asia, the bigger the vehicle, the more you have the right of way. lol Also, pedestrians don't have the right of way there. It's reverse from the U.S. If you're walking across the street, you still have to watch out and be very cautious.

I don't really think asians are the worst drivers. I've seen worse. But i do understand why they drive like they do. Well at least the older generation who came from asia. And if you're in chinatown...forgetaboutit. Double parking, triple parking, backing up a whole block for a parking spot etc. It's a war zone!

+1

go to hong kong twisties to see the madmen

Neema · 06-18-2007, 04:05 AM

I think that in general most USA born and raised asians, indians, or whatever else the race, are fine drivers and that it just comes down to their driving style and habits. I find that usually its the non native US citizens that have the trouble focusing and driving properly. But this is one of those subjects that through my personal experience, I dont think it has to do anything with race or sex becuase here in socal there are tons of different types of people and drivers and I have come across everything from young and old drivers, to males and females, and every race, and my conclusion is that its pretty random. It just has to do with the person.

Kiemyster · 06-18-2007, 07:19 AM

boost nation is right.... but hell. women drivers in SUV's are the worst. you know what i think? That any car you buy, there should be like a training session designated for that vehicle... like if you buy a BMW M3, it should be required that you have like three hours of training and learning about the car,features, and capabilities with someone who knows the car back to front.... at least, thats just an idea.....

myfirstbimmer · 06-18-2007, 10:38 AM

i hate women drivers and i hate SUV and pickup drivers because they think they own the road and tail gate me all the time....WTF?!?!?!

DesiGUY · 06-18-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

i dont hate indians at all since i have some friends that are indian but wow they are the most annoying drivers ever they'll tailgate and they could care less if they hit your car...i cant help but curse at them when they drive...

you are right, pal
I assume, u meant Indian immigrant drivers who are new to America.

Its the same case with all immigrants. Once they spend considerable time(1yr?) behind the wheel, they'll get good at driving.

shragon · 06-18-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by evo119

Have you guys been to asia and seen the way people drive? When i was in taiwan, they have some crazy intersections that look extremely confusing. Instead of the 4 we have, they sometimes have 6 or 7!! Add a bunch of mopeds to the mix and it's freakin scary!

Over in asia, the bigger the vehicle, the more you have the right of way. lol Also, pedestrians don't have the right of way there. It's reverse from the U.S. If you're walking across the street, you still have to watch out and be very cautious.

I don't really think asians are the worst drivers. I've seen worse. But i do understand why they drive like they do. Well at least the older generation who came from asia. And if you're in chinatown...forgetaboutit. Double parking, triple parking, backing up a whole block for a parking spot etc. It's a war zone!

never been to taiwan, but i can say that china definitely has the most craziest drivers i've ever seen.

drivers in hk seem to be skillful, but definitely no where as crazy as china. the bus drivers that have routes through the hills are awesome.

in japan, divers seem to be very skillful and courteous.

don't remember much about how they are in indonesia, but i can say our tour bus driver had some mad skills. he could maneuver the bus in the tightest of areas.

back to the states... asians being bad drivers has always been a stereotype. imho, it's unfortunately kind of true. of course this does not go for everybody. but the ones who are bad drivers seem to be the ones who were not raised here. btw... my mom has been hit twice at ranch 99 in cupertino. lol. i've definitely had some close calls in the asian centers.

kingbriani · 06-18-2007, 11:41 AM

Well, over here in NC every redneck in a pickup or SUV thinks he F***ing Dale Earnhardt. Don't get me wrong, the women in SUVs are bad drivers, but the redneck men in SUVs and trucks are a hazard. Swerving around and riding your ass, they think they own the road. And god forbid if they have a "3" sticker in the window, then its on. And the F***ing utility trucks are nearly as bad. I guess these people figure that they can do whatever with the company van/truck. A good rule of thumb is the more ladders hanging on the top, the worse the guys gonna drive. I mean come on, are you seriously that excited about getting to the next place you've gotta hammer some shingles on?

Driv3r · 06-18-2007, 12:36 PM

Well, i think personality reflects a lot on your driving style and in Miami especially the jewish community tends to drive extremely aggressive and un-courteous...since most of my friends are jewish i can say that this is true. I never complain when they drive me around places but let me just say that at one point, he would go double over the speed limit cut a guy off that woulndt let him in the lane and laugh about cutting the guy off...But they arent bad drivers, just aggressive and unkind....In miami the worst driver award goes to HAITIANS...its a known fact if you go to certain parts of town, you can find old toyotas driving next to eachother going 10-15 UNDER the limit. And you can beep and scream but they wont budge, they have no consideration. They also tend to be the ones blatantly running the red lights, not even slowing down for stop signs. And the Haitian women are worst...just imagine it, can anyone from miami chime in and reinforce this statement please?

twinpsi · 06-18-2007, 01:10 PM

lol .. i think its true at times, but i think people on there cell are the worst. then its elder people, then its asian mothers.

ejazbmw · 06-18-2007, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

do you mean indian like native american or like from india?

indians from india

Jaws · 06-18-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

on a side note, do you even have asians in Canada?

If you'd ever been to Vancouver you would think all of Canada was Asian.

It depends if they are recent immigrants or are born here. If they are "domestic Asians" then there is no correlation btw the ability to drive and race.

canucklion · 06-18-2007, 06:58 PM

If you'd ever been to Alberta, you'd think all of Canada was White.

What's your point?

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Originally Posted by Jaws

If you'd ever been to Vancouver you would think all of Canada was Asian.

It depends if they are recent immigrants or are born here. If they are "domestic Asians" then there is no correlation btw the ability to drive and race.

Mo · 06-18-2007, 07:19 PM

Bad drivers exist everywhere. I’ve seen terrible Latino drivers, Terrible Asian drivers, and terrible Jewish drivers and so on. Not all Jews and Asians are bad drivers. But I will tell you this; I’ve had a lot of Asian friends telling me they do not know how to drive. Plain and Simple. A good rule is 95% of the time shitty cars are shitty drivers and Nice cars with Kids driving them are terrible drivers; whatever the race. (Well this is my personal opinion)...

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spacedogg Colonel 197 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Being Asian myself, I always joke that I only use my car to drive from accident to accident. There are some of us that are quite decent drivers...and definately some that are not so good. I think it's really about people being confident and comfortable behind the wheel. The more you drive, and the more confident you are, the more better driver you will be. It seems a lot of immigrant asians that live here in Vancouver don't drive that much. I don't think it's really race dependent.
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kingbriani Private First Class 25 Rep 122 Posts Drives: '07 Honda S2000 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Well, over here in NC every redneck in a pickup or SUV thinks he F*ing Dale Earnhardt. Don't get me wrong, the women in SUVs are bad drivers, but the redneck men in SUVs and trucks are a hazard. Swerving around and riding your ass, they think they own the road. And god forbid if they have a "3" sticker in the window, then its on. And the F*ing utility trucks are nearly as bad. I guess these people figure that they can do whatever with the company van/truck. A good rule of thumb is the more ladders hanging on the top, the worse the guys gonna drive. I mean come on, are you seriously that excited about getting to the next place you've gotta hammer some shingles on? __________________ __________________________________________________ Future ED Car: E92 335i Montego Blue w/ Black leatherette and Grey Poplar Sport Package, Navigation, Bluetooth, Sunshade, Heated Seats, 6 mt BBS RG-Rs
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Driv3r Colonel 177 Rep 2,355 Posts Drives: 2006 E46 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami Beach, FL iTrader: (8) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Well, i think personality reflects a lot on your driving style and in Miami especially the jewish community tends to drive extremely aggressive and un-courteous...since most of my friends are jewish i can say that this is true. I never complain when they drive me around places but let me just say that at one point, he would go double over the speed limit cut a guy off that woulndt let him in the lane and laugh about cutting the guy off...But they arent bad drivers, just aggressive and unkind....In miami the worst driver award goes to HAITIANS...its a known fact if you go to certain parts of town, you can find old toyotas driving next to eachother going 10-15 UNDER the limit. And you can beep and scream but they wont budge, they have no consideration. They also tend to be the ones blatantly running the red lights, not even slowing down for stop signs. And the Haitian women are worst...just imagine it, can anyone from miami chime in and reinforce this statement please? __________________ 2006 E46 M3 ZCP 6SPD-Interlagos Blue - 6SPD - SSK - AA Headers -AA Tune - Navigation w/ Splashscreen Mod - 3M Crystalline Series 60 - Carbon Splitters - Swissvax Treated - Bridgestone 2012 Yamaha FZ8 - Matte Black/Grey - Michelin Pilot Pure 2CT - Vortex Rear Sets - Yoshimura R-77D & Fender Delete - Spectro Race Oil - GP Reverse Shifting
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twinpsi 女性 .. 9 Rep 70 Posts Drives: MB E90 335i. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fullerton iTrader: (0)	lol .. i think its true at times, but i think people on there cell are the worst. then its elder people, then its asian mothers. __________________ M C M L X X X V I I I.
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Mo First Lieutenant 26 Rep 356 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Bad drivers exist everywhere. I’ve seen terrible Latino drivers, Terrible Asian drivers, and terrible Jewish drivers and so on. Not all Jews and Asians are bad drivers. But I will tell you this; I’ve had a lot of Asian friends telling me they do not know how to drive. Plain and Simple. A good rule is 95% of the time shitty cars are shitty drivers and Nice cars with Kids driving them are terrible drivers; whatever the race. (Well this is my personal opinion)... __________________ M.A.
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