外国游客往往缺乏经验和疲劳,在新西兰8号高速公路上造成大多数撞车,2023年导致16人死亡。 Foreign tourists, often inexperienced and fatigued, cause most crashes on New Zealand’s Highway 8, leading to 16 deaths in 2023.

新西兰高速公路巡逻报告称,海外旅游者占国家公路8被拦截的司机的90%左右,原因往往是超速、疲劳、缺乏经验和分心。 New Zealand highway patrols report that overseas tourists make up about 90% of drivers stopped on State Highway 8, often due to speeding, fatigue, inexperience, and distraction. 许多事件涉及危险行为,如开车带小孩在大腿上或开车睡觉,导致致命的头撞车事故,特别是当来自右侧驾驶国的游客疲惫时恢复熟悉习惯时。 Many incidents involve dangerous behaviors like driving with children on laps or falling asleep at the wheel, leading to fatal head-on crashes—especially when tourists from right-side driving countries revert to familiar habits when tired. 2023年,外国司机与16人死亡和数百人受伤有关,坠机率随着游客人数的增加而上升。 In 2023, foreign drivers were linked to 16 deaths and hundreds of injuries, with crash rates rising alongside visitor numbers. 专家强调,疲劳对驾车的损害与酒精一样严重,建议禁止汽车在抵达后24小时租用汽车,以及安全升级,如隆隆带和更好的标志。 Experts stress that fatigue impairs driving as severely as alcohol and recommend banning car rentals for 24 hours after arrival, along with safety upgrades like rumble strips and better signage. 语言障碍和对当地规则缺乏了解,进一步增加了风险,特别是在偏远的公路上,因为游客们急于到风景地点观光。 Language barriers and poor understanding of local rules further increase risks, particularly on remote roads where tourists rush to see scenic sites.