Bad Hong Kong driving habits under spotlight with rise in cars
School of Motoring official says problem may not lie with new drivers, but with those who’ve been behind the wheel for years and become complacent
The city has one of the best public transport systems on Earth and, as a result, around 90 per cent of Hongkongers use some form of public transport – one of the highest percentages in the world.
However, car ownership has not declined; it has actually risen. From 2003 to 2013, the number of cars increased 40 per cent. This compares to a 3.6 per cent rise for buses and minibuses.
With more cars on the road, combined with our narrow streets, bad driving habits are becoming more apparent.
According to police, the top five factors that contribute to accidents are driving inattentively, losing control, driving too close, careless lane changing and improper or illegal turning.
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