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Safe Driving in Korea Overview The Republic of Korea is one of the most challenging environments in the world to drive. With narrow streets, heavy traffic conditions and aggresive driving behaviors common in most areas, it is imparative that our personnel are prepared to drive safely and defensively. The following resources are provided to assist commander's with their driver's training and motor vehicle accident prevention programs. Contact the POC below if you need immediate assistance or if you would like to see a resource added. POC: General Guidelines Those desiring to drive a motor vehicle and those who are required to drive vehicles as a function of their military duties must successfully pass a written driver's licensing examination administered at their supporting installation Drivers Testing Office. Civilian passenger vehicles must pass an inspection, they must be insured, and they must be registered / tagged at the supporting installation's Provost Marshal's Office (PMO).

Only one Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) is authorized per family for command sponsored personnel. For unaccompanied military personnel, only those military personnel in the pay grade of E-7 and above are authorized to own and operate a POV. USFK Pam 385-2, Guide to Safe Driving in Korea, serves as the study guide to prepare for the written driver's examination for military personnel and their family members. Rapidshare Memento Mori Tattoo. Family members must be at least 18 years of age to drive POVs in Korea. There must be a logical explanation why driving in Korea is more difficult than in the United States. At first glance, you can clearly see that there are many vehicles and too few roads to handle the traffic in an orderly manner.

This situation may be the reason taxis and other vehicles drive aggressively, weaving in and out of traffic. Buses and heavy trucks are required to use the extreme right lanes but very often wander into other lanes. In addition, experience is a factor in driving in Korea. Americans have been driving for many years. As a result, we developed and learned safe habits when around motor vehicles. In Korea, the motor vehicle growth was sudden, thus not allowing for the development of safe habits as in the United States. On every road in Korea, you can expect to find people.

On expressways, extra caution is required around road repair and maintenance sites. Maintenance workers are prone to step into the path of traffic and drivers must be prepared to stop immediately. Also watch for workers when going through tunnels and toll gates.

There are many pedestrians in Korea. Traditionally, they have felt that they have as much right to the use of the roads, and therefore expect vehicles to yield to them. This behavior creates a real hazard for you as the driver. It is wise to reduce speed when driving around pedestrians, especially children. Many Korean children have a preconceived notion that by raising their arms, a vehicle will stop to allow them to cross the street. Watch out for them and prepare to stop.

Pedestrians also become confused while crossing roads, often stopping suddenly and then moving into the paths of moving vehicles. A common occurrence is for pedestrians to run or walk into traffic lanes from the front or rear of halted or parked vehicles and other blind spots. Although much of Korea is using the motor vehicle as a means of transportation, there are still some people who rely on other more economical means of transportation. It is not uncommon to find yourself sharing a road with animal or human drawn carts.

Even more unpredictable and hazardous are bicycles and motorcycles. They are usually overloaded and unstable. Slow down and give them lots of room, as the operators are noted for weaving into the paths of passing vehicles. Even more disturbing are the motorcyclists who drive on the extreme right side of the road at an excessive rate of speed and pass your vehicle on the right (one should constantly keep an eye on rear view mirrors to reduce the element of surprise).

Other hazards on Korea roadways are created by nature. Two of the more notable ones are potholes, created by the winter freezing and thawing process, and flooding, caused by the rainy season. Avoid potholes if you can.

Potholes damage tires, oil pans, or even entire cars. Driving Distances - Kilometers (multiply by 0.6 for miles) Seoul 31 Suwon 45 14 Osan 84 52 38 Chonan 120 88 74 36 Chonju 152 121 107 69 33 Daejon 273 242 228 190 154 121 Waegwan 290 259 244 206 170 137 17 Daegu 360 329 317 276 240 208 86 70 Gyongju 428 397 383 345 309 276 155 138 69 Busan Tips for Vehicle Breakdown When a vehicle becomes disabled on the expressway, move the vehicle to the right side of the roadway and place a triangular warning sign 100 meters or more behind the vehicle during the day. At night, red flares or flashing lights may be used at least 200 meters behind the disabled vehicle to provide visibility within 500 meters from both directions.

Such warning devices must be carried at all times for use in an emergency. Otherwise Korean police will issue you a ticket for neglecting your responsibility of maintaining safety during a vehicle breakdown. Eventually, either Korean police patrol cars or Korean Highway Corporation patrol trucks or cars will pass. They will stop to assist if you wave at them or otherwise indicate that you need help. They have red emergency flashers on top of their vehicles.

Korean police officers recommend that you do not try to wave down other passing cars for help because it could be dangerous. Korean patrol officers usually speak some English, so try to speak slowly and clearly when addressing them. They can either take you to the nearest rest stop or tollgate to use the telephone, or they can contact their headquarters by radio to convey a message to the nearest American military police station. The cost for Korean wrecker service depends upon the distance from the highway to the Korean service station. Usually, it costs around 50,000 won within the city and up to 100,000 won from the expressway. AM/FM on the Road (Radio Frequencies ) Location FM AM Seoul 102.7 FM 1530 AM Camp Red Cloud 88.5 FM 1161 AM Pajuri/Munsan 88.5 FM 1440 AM Camp Casey 88.3 FM 1197 AM Camp Long 88.3 FM 1440 AM Osan Air Base 88.5 FM 1359 AM Camp Humphreys 88.3 FM 1440 AM Kunsan Air Base 88.5 FM 1440 AM Gwangju 88.5 FM NA Camp Walker 88.5 FM 1080 AM Camp Carroll 88.5 FM 1080 AM Busan 88.1 FM 1260 AM Chinhae 88.5 FM 1512 AM Cheju-do NA 1512 AM Pohang 88.5 FM 1512 AM Expressway Tolls Like most items in Korea, prices have been increasing.

Tolls range from as little as 900 Won for a short (3-5km) stretch to about 20,000 Won for a trip from Seoul to Busan. Prices are higher for multi-axle vehicles and buses. Plan ahead and ensure that you have enough money to exit the Expressway system. As a passenger in a Taxi you are expected to pay for tolls in addition to your fare Safe Driving in Korea Resources Safe Driving in Korea Video Resources.