China obviously is just a complete different driving style. Its generally more of a first come first go type of thing that leads to aggressive driving at times but also never really slow driving in areas where you just drifting into lanes/turns. Generally I like driving here because I can get around well in this style and drivers are more alert. But I am on my electric motorcycle and usually in a bike line. Cars have a bad habit of when they turn right they dont stop first they just pull as far forward as possible then just slowly inch forward until they are in the lane and can go. For me it means that cars turning right cut me off without looking then stop right in front of me, It drives me crazy. But I can get across town in 20 minutes which would take a car an hour or more depending on traffic.
Do they have many bad accidents? I'm guessing most of what happens are little fender benders. I think people in the U.S. are way too afraid when making sub 25mph maneuvers like their car will explode if they touch another vehicle. The reality is that you can usually stop or whatever when going that slow and not have an accident at all, but that when an accident does happen it's not that big a deal.
I know statistically they have more accidents. Beijing seems to have a decent amount, I dont know the numbers from deaths or serious accidents though, my guess is its also higher though. Anecdotally I am shocked how few accidents I see in a day compared with how many i see in the USA. By far the majority are electric motorcycles and scooter wrecks. They dont look that bad, but people are willing to get hit here for compensation sometimes. People hit on their bike, especially older people will lay on the ground and act dead even if its a minor thing to get money.
Sorry to hear that bro. I hope she figures things out. Tough to watch someone you care for struggle.
Honestly, some days I almost wish that was possible to never care about anyone else. Good luck with it all.
