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schmidtgeorge

Those days we used to shift gears from the steering wheel 🤔

There was a time when a lot of cars had a manual transmission shifter on the steering column, a setup people called a "three on the tree." The whole point was to get the gear shifter off the floor so you could fit three people comfortably in the front seat. It was a huge deal back then for passenger space. This design was on some cars for decades. Eventually, automatic transmissions became the standard, and the "three on the tree" disappeared. But here is the crazy part. It is making a comeback! A lot of new cars and EVs are putting the shifters back on the steering column for the same reason—to save space. The only difference is they are automatic now. 😂 It's all my fault for being too young, otherwise I would really want to try this kind of car. #Cars #Nostalgia #RetroTech #CarHistory #ManualTransmission #Driving #EVs

Those days we used to shift gears from the steering wheel 🤔
kstd123

Do You Pull Over or Stay the Course When Someone’s Tailgating You in Japan?

Hey folks, curious to hear your thoughts on this. So the other night, I was driving through a mountain road in Nagano Prefecture—those narrow, curvy ones with barely any shoulder and no passing zones. Suddenly, this kei car pops up behind me, lights glaring, following way too closely. I was going about 50 km/h (the posted limit), but they were clearly not having it. There weren’t any spots to safely pull over, so I kept driving, trying not to get rattled. After about 10 minutes of pressure, they finally turned off into a tiny side road without a signal or anything. Left me wondering: should I have pulled over sooner, even if it meant stopping in a sketchy spot? Or was I right to just hold steady and focus on staying safe? I know tailgating’s technically illegal here under Road Traffic Law, but it still happens—especially in rural areas at night. Honestly, I was kind of shaken up afterward. Have you ever dealt with this kind of passive-aggressive road behavior in Japan? What’s your go-to move when someone’s tailgating on narrow roads? Would love to hear your experiences. 🙏 #Driving #cars #roadetiquette

Do You Pull Over or Stay the Course When Someone’s Tailgating You in Japan?
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