You're right. Socio economic conditions are much much better in
Queensland/NSW than in Singapore (i cant say for the rest of
Australia).
But Is that the only detail you can provide? "Youths own cars".
Have you actually been there and seen what cars they own? You
probably think you are worldly just by having been abroad for a
while- if you have even lived abroad in the first place (not 3 days
2 nights packages for $888 plus 2nd pax free).
Most of the cars youths own are 2nd hand crap, i know because my
1st car was in oz and it was crap, just like my friends were. ANd
when we came to Sin city, we were amazed at how new the cars were,
and at such quick turn over rate.
But while we're doing comparisons and on the subject of cars, i
find it interesting how fully fledged license holders in Sin city
can get into far more traffic accidents than their aussie
counterparts. It is my belief that aussie full licence holders are
much more experienced than their singaporean equivalents. Since
learners licences in queensland become full-licences only after 4
years of safe driving with no mishaps.
Anyway,
I know what you are doing Worldlybusinessman, because i used to
be as critical, but i've learned to not judge and condemn sin city
since I have no right to vote or lobby to change things. I can only
do economics comparisons in my essays and offer suggestions.
I'm sure you on the other hand, are not a foreigner, you're most
likely intimately connected with sin city via citizenship. Rather
than just implying that life is better else-where and trying to get
people to flee or feel bad about living here, try offering
something more constructive.
Fren, international student driving 2nd hand car or those below
21 yrs old driving it is ok. Its because they just got their new
license for the locals and their parents dont want them in a
accident with their brand new shiny car. International students
want to save $$$ as they are going to leave the place after a few
years anyway and mobility is important for them as public transport
does not go everywhere in Aus. This true especially if u are
working as yr workplace may be situated at some obscure
corner in Tasmania or Brisbane. Public transport in Aus will go to
major landmarks like shopping areas and universities, schools or
city but not to some corner. Somehow public transport is much
better in Melbourne and Adelaide. For these ppl car makes it so
much easier
And mind u if u dont have a garage or gate (with alarm system)
to lock/park yr car, very soon u will see yr new BMW or ferrari car
scratched, damaged by teen pranksters. So some ppl buy old cars
.
There are many reasons.
