1、Transportation 主講人：鄒學義Chinese culture VS Ameriacan culture Communication media Traffic and tansportation system The different traffic condition between China and America Comparison of traffic rules between China and American Discussion SummaryoutlineCommunication media Transportation is of particula

2、r importance in the world, as it covers such vast territory and is home to such a large population. Railway 【Plane】【High speed rail】【Steamer】【Car】【Light rail】【Motocycle】【Bicycle】Traffic and transportation system UP to now, transportation systems have proved to be a boon to its economy,with few fatal

3、ities. WaterwayHighway Railway Air There are 1.18 million km of highways in China , including 68 national highways and more than 1600 provincial highways. Currently, the Chinese government is speeding up the development of expressways. The number of expressways in some major cities, such as Beijing,

4、 Shanghai, Shenyang, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu, Taiyuan and Xian has totaled several dozens. At present , all the provincial capitals and capitals of the autonomous regions are the highway passenger transport centers. Scheduled buses are available between the provincial capitals and their prefecture

5、s, cities, counties and towns. The number of tourist buses in large and medium-sized cities and interprovincial long-distance sleeper coaches is growing. Highway in ChinaThe different traffic condition between China and America Number of vehicles Traffic accident mortality Road conditions Traffic la

6、ws and enforcement efforts Urban layout Traffic accident mortality Chinas traffic accident mortality rate in the world is the highest , every year because of traffic accidents killed more than 100,000 more than 50 million person disabled . Look again at the Uinted States each year,about 40,000 peopl

7、e death.According to the mileage,every 100 million miles below 1.5 people died on average. Even by Chinese car number 50 million to calculate . Chinas traffic accident death rates remained in the Uinted States the 10 times above. Road conditions From the road condition,especially highway situation.A

8、merican significantly better in China.Americans highway running through the city center,in a city any position drive 5-10 minutes on high speed and China is far worse. Traffic laws and enforcement efforts In the United States , both drivers or passengers must wear a seat belt drive.Not wearing a sea

9、tbelt is illegal , drunken driving illegal , and was found will prison more than one week, even a year. In contrast,many of Chinas punishment is too light , especially for the rich not painful not to itch , hard to act as deterrent effect.Comparison of traffic rules betweenChina and America1. Traffi

10、c signs2. Child car seat law3. Driving through the intersection4. Carpool lane5. What to do When you get pulled over by a copA. SimilaritiesB. DifferenceIn generally,most of the traffic rules are the same between China and America Drunk driving is strictly forbidden under the two countrys rules Fast

11、en your seatbelt all the time Absoutely no call while driving Both countries drive on the left side of the road Making right turns on red signals is allowed,unless there is a traffic light that show a red arrow in place of the standard red lights The sign means that you need to stop to give way . It

12、 is always setting in the large flowing crossroads or rail roads crossing. It requires you to stop for 3 seconds to make sure that there is no person and cars around you before you move off. When a shool bus stopped for passengers,a sign will swing out from the side of the bus , or flashing lights w

13、ill be activated , and it is illegal to pass the bus in either direction .This rule is strictly enforced in very state and the penalties can be severe.1. Traffic signs In America In China2. Child Seat In China There is no laws enforcing to use child car seats if you are driving with a baby in China

14、. The child car seats usage is more than 90% in the developed countries and less than 0.1% in China.In America It is the responsibility of the supervising adult to ensure that any child under 5 years old is seated in a federally-approved child car seat.For instance,failure to do so could result in a

15、 $60 fine and 3 points against your driving license in Florida.Birth1 year old Use a rear-facing child car seat in the back seat. 1 year old 3 years old Use a rear-facing child car seat until the outgrow the weight and height limit of the child car seat. Normally when children are over 1 year old an

16、d weight over 20 pounds,they can switch to a forward-facing seat.4 years old 7 years old Use a forward-facing child seat until they reach the weight and height limits recommended by the manufacturer. 8 years old 12 years old Use a booster seat in the back seat until children are big enough to use th

17、e cars seat belt.Children thirteen and above Children ages thirteen and over may ride in either the front or back seat with belts.2. Child Seat In China You should lower your speed and observe the condition around you when you drive through an intersection. In America It is unnecessary to lower your

18、 speed,keeping your speed or speeding up to drive through the crossroads is the correct way.Otherwise,it is probably cause a rear-end collision.3. Driving through the intersection There are no carpool lanes in our country. There lanes are found on highways and freeways and are designated for people

19、driving with usually at least one passenger. They can help encourage commuting or sharing cars,and they can improve the speed at which people get to their destinations,especially during rush hour or high traffic hours.4. Carpool laneIn America In ChinaAcknowledge the officer by turning on flashers I

20、f a police car is following you with its siren emergency lights flashing,let the officer know that you have seen his lights and that you plan on pulling over,turn on your emergency flashers.Pull over to a safe area It is better to look for an area with a wide shoulder so passing traffic isnt hazard.

21、If its nighttime,look for a place thats well lit if possible.That will help to put the officer at ease.Turn off engine,roll down window,and turn on your dome lights As soon as you come to a stop,turn off your engine and roll down your window.If its dark out,turn on your dome lights so the officer can see whats going on inside the vehicle as he approaches.Stay still and keep your hands on the steering wheel Keep your hands resting on the wheel and remain still as the officer approach