Thursday, September 18, 2008

Road communication

When we're driving on the road, it's important we communicate. Obviously we can't speak to each other through the closed windows. Rationally speaking, there's always a way. In this case, we can use indicators in the cars.
Nowadays when drivers feel like changing lanes they just swurve without indicating that they want to change lanes. This happens mostly in Malaysia. Most Malaysian drivers are reckless and careless. Hence drive like maniacs on the roads. I don't mean to offend anyone, but it's fact. If we don't communicate with other drivers indicating when we're gonna change lanes, it can be catasthrophic. It's very important to turn on your signals to let others know where you're going. Better safe than sorry,no?
An example of Malaysian drivers' so called communication is : when they want other drivers to get out of the way, is by turning their high light on and off several times or in other words flashing ( not that flashing okay) This only works in malaysia. Did you know if you flash in Australia it means you're actually giving way to other drivers?
Besides that, another tradition only practiced in Malaysia is crossing roads without using the pedestrian crossing. All they have to do is put out their magic hands and cars will stop for them. If they did this overseas, they'd definately be honked at. It's actually illegal to cross the roads like that there. It's called j-walking. And you can get fined if you were caught.

Well I guess different countries practice different styles of communication on roads. Perhaps it's just ours. Anyway, all I'm saying is be safe. Be a responsible driver and a pedestrian. Remember, safety first!
Peace!

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