Tag：#Car Accident
The Wealth-Losing BMW That Wouldn't Yield to Pedestrians on the Crosswalk
10/17/2023A firsthand look at a psychological standoff at a road intersection. When an expensive BMW SUV tries to force its way across the crosswalk, disregarding pedestrian right-of-way, how does the author respond with the 'wander-step'? This is a small social observation about right-of-way awareness, expensive sheet metal, and a watch colliding with car paint.
Highway Nightmare: Inside the Collision with BMW, Highway Police, and Insurance Traps
2/3/2022A deep dive into the complex aftermath of a rear-end collision on a Republic of China 🇹🇼 highway. From the efficiency debates of highway police reports to the suspicions of buried cases at the National Police Agency, and how to exploit insurance legal loopholes to protect your rights. A survival guide for all drivers in Taiwan.
Provincial Highway 61 (Western Coastal Expressway): The Evolution from Youth Nostalgia to 'Wind Turbine Hell'
10/6/2021An in-depth reflection on the emotional evolution of the longest expressway in the Republic of China—Provincial Highway 61 (West Coast Expressway). From a charming, unhurried coastal surface road carrying collegiate dreams to a visual purgatory colonized by endless wind turbine installations. A candid confession on 3D motion sickness, energy policy reflections, and road trip aesthetics.
Hualien and Taitung 4-Day Round-Island Trip: Day 1 Disrupted by Typhoon
8/1/2006A spontaneous five-day round-island expedition originating from Tamsui. Day 1 chronicles the road trip from Tamsui to Wuling Farm in Taichung, featuring the first-time drive through the Hsuehshan Tunnel, roadside agricultural charm along Provincial Highway 7, and the alpine natural splendor of Wuling Farm.
Danger at the Gangshan Toll Station: A Punk in a BMW 7 Rear-Ends Me and Threatens Me with a Baton
5/3/2006A record of an absurd car accident in front of the Gangshan toll station on the national highway. When the Meander-mobile is maliciously rear-ended by a pricey BMW 7 Series and the driver flees the scene, I also face physical threats from a punk wielding a baton. Sharing the details of handling the police report on site, how to calmly preserve evidence, and the psychological standoff with an unwelcome highway stranger.
Driving Around Taiwan: Terrifying Memoir of Nearly Crashing on Day One from Drowsy Driving in Yilan
7/19/2003A candid account of a heart-stopping driving scare in Yilan. Details the sheer terror of nearly rear-ending another car due to drowsy driving during my first solo round-island road trip around Taiwan. Reflections on travel insurance pitfalls, and gratitude for coming out unscathed during an unlucky zodiac year.
