{"id":4443,"date":"2025-06-24T09:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T00:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoshinokinawa.com\/precautions-for-road-height-differences\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T16:30:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T07:30:46","slug":"precautions-for-road-height-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoshinokinawa.com\/en\/precautions-for-road-height-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Precautions for Road Height Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4443\" class=\"elementor elementor-4443 elementor-814\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5e437caf elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default row-top\" data-id=\"5e437caf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4326f5c3 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"4326f5c3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:200}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14139fa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14139fa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Japan Driving Tips - Precautions for Road Height Differences<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e84d075 elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_post_featured_image\" data-id=\"e84d075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_post_featured_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-post-featured-image jeg_module___6ac493f760ca6\" ><div class=\"post-featured-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_02-e1759136827677.png?fit=900%2C507&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_02-e1759136827677.png?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_02-e1759136827677.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_02-e1759136827677.png?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/507;\"><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9f3be6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f9f3be6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>One of the most overlooked details when driving in Japan is the road height difference.<br\/>Unlike in Hong Kong or Taiwan, curbs at parking lots, gas stations, and narrow alleys are often higher. Without careful attention, it is very easy to scrape the chassis or bumpers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779605d6 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"779605d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-164f0797 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"164f0797\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Be Careful?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-237e4d58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"237e4d58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"255\">Insurance Coverage Limits<br data-start=\"215\" data-end=\"218\"\/>Scratches on bumpers or the chassis are often not covered by basic insurance plans. You may be liable for repair costs and compensation.<\/li><li data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"255\">High Japanese Curbs<br data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"274\"\/>Curbs in Japan are generally higher than average, especially in rural areas or traditional shopping streets. Drive slowly and carefully when entering or exiting these zones.<\/li><li data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"255\">Low Clearance Risks<br data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"331\"\/>Vehicles with low ground clearance, such as sports sedans or large MPVs (7-seaters), are particularly vulnerable. Pay close attention to your angle when entering parking lots.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-165bc49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"165bc49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"659\" height=\"371\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_03.png?fit=659%2C371&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1701 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_03.png?w=659&amp;ssl=1 659w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sidewalk_03.png?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 659px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 659\/371;\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1ab3cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b1ab3cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Driving Tips<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c0a82f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1c0a82f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Enter at an Angle Avoid driving straight over a curb. Approach at a slight angle and crawl forward slowly to protect your chassis.<\/li><li>Go Slow &#038; Observe Maintain low speed. When you spot a height difference, stop and assess the clearance before proceeding. Avoid sudden braking or forcing your way through.<\/li><li>Watch for Yellow Markings Many parking lots use yellow paint to highlight uneven surfaces or steep drops. Stay alert when you see these visual warnings.<\/li><li>Choose the Right Vehicle If your itinerary includes many rural or narrow roads, consider renting a vehicle with higher ground clearance (such as an SUV) for a safer journey.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-644747f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"644747f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sideway.png?fit=900%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1695 lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sideway.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sideway.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sideway.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/car_sideway.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/600;\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75b18128 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"75b18128\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:400}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1329a50 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default row-top\" data-id=\"1329a50\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-253697e\" data-id=\"253697e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7dbf909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gva-heading-block\" data-id=\"7dbf909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gva-heading-block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gva-element-gva-heading-block gva-element\">   <div class=\"align-left style-4 widget gsc-heading box-align-left auto-responsive\">\r\n      <div class=\"content-inner\">\r\n         \r\n                  \r\n           \r\n         \r\n                     <h2 class=\"title\">\r\n               <span>Other Tips<\/span>\r\n            <\/h2>\r\n                  \r\n         \r\n      <\/div>\r\n   <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7398b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gva-posts\" data-id=\"d7398b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gva-posts.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"gva-element-gva-posts gva-element\">  \r\n  <div class=\"gva-posts-list-small clearfix gva-posts\">\r\n      <div class=\"gva-content-items\"> \r\n         <div class=\"post post-block-small\">      \r\n   <div class=\"post-content\">\r\n      <div class=\"post-thumbnail\">\r\n         <a class=\"link-image-content\" href=\"https:\/\/shoshinokinawa.com\/en\/basic-traffic-rules\/\">\r\n            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/japan-roads.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Japan roads\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/japan-roads.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/japan-roads.jpg?zoom=2&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shoshinokinawa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/japan-roads.jpg?zoom=3&amp;resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 450w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" title=\"\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; 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