I was very surprised when I first moved here because the area where I live has a high percentage of foreign cars. Where I grew up, I only saw a few Porsches a year.There are plenty of Porsches around here.And.
So, my parents, who come to my house once a week to take care of my children, used to say this to me in the beginning.
People around here park too much and have bad driving manners just because they drive a little Mercedes or Porsche."
And. I'm sure that's true...
And they're always parked on the street in front of the neighborhood supermarket.(despite the fact that parking is available)There are quite a few parked on the street in other places as well. Some people even stop before traffic lights with their hazards on.Sometimes public buses can't get through and are stuck.Sometimes, it happens. Parents would probably call such a scene "bad manners.
Of course, some drivers of domestic cars have bad manners and some park inconveniently, but that isPorsche.I think people will look at it with colored glasses just because it is a luxury car likeJust because you drive a little luxury car doesn't make you a big deal..."And.
The other day.A Porsche caused a traffic accident on the Hanshin Expressway, killing the other driver.And the news that
Why name it Porsche? If it were a domestic car, it would be reported as a "passenger car".
Instead of sensationalizing the fact that it was a Porsche, we should be looking for the cause of the accident.
The point was also made on the Internet.(A TV station asked me to do an interview about this because I write a Porsche blog, but I politely declined.)
However, in reality, the majority of Porsche drivers follow traffic rules and drive in a moderate manner. It is a pity that the impression of Porsche drivers is tarnished by some people.
On the other hand, there was this.
Once when I was driving with my parents on a narrow road by car, a Mercedes Benz came up in front of us, and when I thought to myself, "This means that one of us has to wait to pass each other," the Mercedes stopped and gave way to me. At that moment, his mother"Oh no, I'm so grateful to have a Mercedes give way to me!"He was very happy (laughs).
in other wordsLuxury cars stand out when driven in a bad manner, while good driving will be remembered by others.At that time, I wondered if it was possible for me to be a good person.
Then maybe if I'm willing to give way and drive well, I can help improve the image of Porsche drivers!(I don't have that big of an impact on myself, so it's entirely a world of complacency.)
I started to feel a certain way, so I have been actively giving way while driving since the other day.
When passing an oncoming car
When there is a car coming out of a parking lot of a convenience store or supermarket
When there is a car to merge
etc. As expected, if there is not a single car following behind me, I will go on my way, but if not, I almost tried to give way.
When I give way, the person ahead of me usually bows, raises his or her hand, or expresses his or her gratitude by putting up a hazard sign.You did a good thing."And it makes us feel better, too. AlsoEven if you give way, that time is only a few seconds, so it doesn't mean you arrive at your destination five or ten minutes later.and probably remain about the same.
If that is the case, I have come to think that it would be better to drive comfortably with a spirit of mutual giving and taking care of each other.
Since I started giving way again, strange things started to happen.
The parking lots of stores, convenience stores, and parking garages are pretty much always open.
The other day, I was in front of a parking lot that is always full.I probably wouldn't be able to park there, though."When I went through the parking lot, I found that one car had just pulled out, and I was able to park it safely. In a convenience store where the parking lot is always full, only one car was available, and in a supermarket parking lot, a spot near the entrance was just open....
It may be just a coincidence, but I feel as if the amount of time I have given way has been returned to me.(It could just be my imagination, though.)
Whatever the case may be, these days I would like to always drive safely with a sense of reserve and a spirit of giving and taking care of others.
