Today I learned... Japanese driving instructors

bubble wrapped car taken @ omotesando

One of my students who happen to be obsessed with cars told me that in order to qualify as a driving instructor you must first be a car racer.

The Japanese feel that if you are capable of being a car racer, you are good enough to teach and instruct others.

Road safety is their top priority, which means only the best can teach that... if someone can handle drifting, speeding, etc safely... what else can't they do.

I can't believe all Japanese driving instructors are car racers :O

I have a new respect for Japanese driving instructors!