Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Am I really ready to drive?!

I was planning on getting my "International Driving Permit" when I was back in the USA in a few weeks, which means I could rent a car in Japan if I wanted to go on a impromptu road trip. But after seeing this traffic signal on my walk home from work, I'm beginning to have my doubts. Does anyone know what the heck this means?!
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  1. BrentTuesday, December 8, 2009 at 7:44:00 PM EST

    Maybe you can go straight, left, or right but you need to stop first to turn right? They don't seem to use green arrows the same way we do!

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  2. KerriMonday, December 14, 2009 at 7:10:00 AM EST

    Now that I've started to pay attention, these crazy traffic signals are everywhere. As it turns out, the green arrows are the same as the US. It means that you have the right of way if you are going in that direction. Basically, there is no other traffic moving. I asked what was up with the red light then, and they just looked at me like I was crazy!! The only time the red light goes out is when it switches to yellow, and all of the green arrows go dark. Then back to the red light. I don't think the normal green light is ever used at these intersections.

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