QUESTIONS
A rhetorical question is asked for its persuasive effect without the expectation of a reply. Two weeks ago Robert from McGregor MotorSport asked, “Would you mind a two week delay on the chassis as we would like to incorporate the latest updated design features?” Obviously I would not say no but this again shows the professionalism of the team at McGregor MotorSport to ensure the customer is fully informed during the build process.
The module descriptions that McGregor MotorSport is now using are really informative for first time kit car builders. The detail is well appreciated and certainly allows a clear picture of the entire build process. This has certainly changed the image of inviting a few mates over armed with beers and hammers to knock out a car before the rugby starts on the TV!
Driving in Japan is something that you may be interested in. I have a daily roundtrip commute of 100kms on local and paid highways. In the past five years I have lost count of the number of accidents I have seen and certainly could not count all those accidents in waiting I see daily. It is as if there is this intense desire to bend thin metal panels, explode glass and shatter plastic. Even in my most cynical moments there is an underlying belly of truth for the causes.
Japan has a driver’s license system that expects all people to attend authorized driving schools which meticulously instructs students. In fact I would say without hesitation that Japan has the most skilled parkers in the world. Reversing into a space the size of a matchbox using only mirrors is done effortlessly – well done all those white gloved diligent drivers and stoic instructors. Sadly the driving skills like awareness, following distances, driving conditions, car control, decision making, and high speed versus immovable objects are sadly lacking.
Now the above driving education program costs about $5,000 NZ dollars and for that investment serious questions need to be asked about the 2005 Japan 933,828 accidents, 6,871 deaths and 1,156,633 injuries. On that note I will now go out for a drive!
