How should Hongkongers prepare for road trips in Japan? Experts weigh in after accidents
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Experts have warned Hong Kong travellers about the risks of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs, and insurance coverage after two traffic accidents involving Hong Kong residents in Japan within a week. Ringo Lee Yiu-pui, honorary life president of the Hong Kong China Automobile Association, highlighted that various factors can affect driver concentration on foreign roads. The warnings aim to help Hongkongers prepare safer road trips overseas.
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Two accidents involving Hong Kong residents reported in one week
Ringo Lee Yiu-pui said on Wednesday that various factors could affect drivers’ concentration and energy when driving on foreign roads.
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Hong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas.
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- Accidents can cause injuries or fatalities
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Loaded language removedHong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas, experts have warned after two traffic accidents involving city residents in Japan within a week.
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Hong Kong travellers should be mindful of driving fatigue, unfamiliar road signs and their insurance coverage when going on road trips overseas.
OpinionRingo Lee Yiu-pui said on Wednesday that various factors could affect drivers’ concentration and energy when driving on foreign roads.
South China Morning PostTwo traffic accidents involving Hong Kong residents in Japan occurred within a week.
South China Morning Post