rainy tips

[rensom]

To make their intentions known to drivers trailing them while their hazard lights are on during heavy downpour, they can simply turn off the hazard lights and activate the turn signals before making a move. Problem solved.

Di ako agree dito...... ibig mo bang sabihin everytime na mag-change lane u have turn off your hazzard light? then after u change the lane turn on back the hazzard light? hmmp Ang mas maganda huwag ka ng gumamit ng hazzard light just turn on your headlight or even just your fog lamp is enought. Wala namang problem sa likod mo na di ka makita. Just drive in safe speed kung sa hiway ka naman punta ka na lang sa slow lane para mas safe kasi may mga driver na kahit ang lakas ng ulan ay paspas pa rin sila.... hayaan mo sila sa fast lane.... kung sa lakas ng ulan at zero ang visiblity tumabi ka saka mo i-turn on ang hazzard light... mag relax at kumain ng sitsirya... hehehe huwag kalimutan na mag baon ng bote...baka kasi mapaihi...... hehehe

[khazpert]

sometimes headlights are not sufficient for us to be visible to other cars,especially in Baguio City, thats why we installed fog lights. if you're cruising below normal speed, I think you are considered to be hazard na.

[noobskie]

Experienced driving in coastal road just yesterday northbound. Visibility was at 50m only due to really heavy rain; its pretty hard even to see the brake lights of the cars ahead of me, the hazard light was a bit helpful I guess. Pero if you're driving on a highway with really heavy rain, best thing to do is just to stick to your lane and drive at the minimum speed required.

[StraightSix]

Use your hazard lights when you pose as a hazard to everybody else in conditions not normally expected.

But when you're driving under heavy rain or in thick fog, there's really no point in telling everybody else with your hazard lights that you're all in the same sh1tty condition and should slow down to increase reaction time.

[ECG]

look out for deep potholes that can damage your car's wheel or underchassis.

[dbuzz]

go along lang sa speed ng traffic.

if its too slow talaga, hazard lights coupled with head lights are ok lalo na kung walang car sa likod mo. this is to give warning to the incoming car/s that there's a hazard. and change lane only when its extremely necessary.

pag sulo mo kalsada at malakas ulan just be very careful and alert lang to be ready for any eventualities.

di pweding medyo inaantok, pagod, o nagkwekwentuhan at gagagamit ng cell. aba'y tabi ka muna kung sakali.

[tontonhk]

Hi, just asking about Honda CRV 2002 Model 4x4
Can you tell me about this car and the price for second hand
sa palagay nyo ok pa kaya ang 2002 model they used it only for family
and bihira nilang gamitin, sirain na ba ang ganyan model 2002 sa ngayon
Please Help!

Thanks

[Type 100]

- For cars without ABS: learn "cadence braking" - basically human ABS. ABS/cadence braking will allow you to brake while turning.

- In fog and very poor visibility: make use of your brake lights often (i.e. dab the middle pedal from time to time) to warn people behind you of where your position is. This is MUCH better than hazard lights.

- In fog: do NOT use your high beams. You're just blinding yourself because the dense fog reflects more dazzling light back to your eyes. You're seeing more light but you actually see less of the road in front.

- Be extra-critical of your wipers. I would recommend replacing them NOW if you haven't done so, because we came from a period of hot summer weather that naturally kills rubber, especially if you left the wiper blades sticking to the windshield.

- Once it rains, the moment you have to turn the wipers faster than the "intermittent" setting, open all your external lights. The idea is not so much to be able to see, but to make your presence known to other drivers and road users. With that logic, running park lights without headlights is a half-baked idea.

[Type 100]

if its too slow talaga, hazard lights coupled with head lights are ok lalo na kung walang car sa likod mo. this is to give warning to the incoming car/s that there's a hazard. and change lane only when its extremely necessary.

Generally this isn't OK, but I know of one exception.

In Germany, part of "autobahn etiquette" is to turn on the hazard lights when you see gridlock or a very slow crawl up ahead and you're driving at, say, 60 km/h or faster. This is to warn drivers behind you that they have to brake for the traffic jam up ahead as well.

That's part of Car and Driver's recent feature: "Eight Rules for Driving the German Autobahn."
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...tobahn_feature

[pup2]

A consensus seems to have been reached here since the discussion has shifted from hazard lights to toll booths:

http://bigbigcar.com/boards/default.aspx?g=posts&t=2673

[khazpert]

same etiquette here in Tokyo ...

Generally this isn't OK, but I know of one exception.

In Germany, part of "autobahn etiquette" is to turn on the hazard lights when you see gridlock or a very slow crawl up ahead and you're driving at, say, 60 km/h or faster. This is to warn drivers behind you that they have to brake for the traffic jam up ahead as well.

That's part of Car and Driver's recent feature: "Eight Rules for Driving the German Autobahn."
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...tobahn_feature

[khazpert]

just watched tvpatrol world and 24 Oras via pinoychannel.tv super baha na naman po ngayon ang metro manila,malalakas ang buhos ng ulan at... lahat ng motorista naka hazard!!! hows that?wala pa yata nahuhuli sa pag gamit ng hazard lights during heavy rains ah??? bawal ba talaga?

[renzo_d10]

Here are my tips:

Before leaving the house:
- Check your water level. Rain can cause traffic that can lead you to overheating.
- Check your tires
- Check your gas

On the road:
- Does you car have a 4wd option? If yes, it's better to turn it on.
- Never ever turn your hazard lights on
- Turn your headlights on when the visibility is lessened
- Turn your wipers on. DUH!

:bwahaha:

[rensom]

sometimes headlights are not sufficient for us to be visible to other cars,especially in Baguio City, thats why we installed fog lights. if you're cruising below normal speed, I think you are considered to be hazard na.

Yes tama ka.... kaya nga may fast and slow lane.... kung alam mo na below minimum speed ka becoz of heavy rain...doon ka na lang sa tabi at sama sama na lang tayong maiingat mag drive ..... at huwag ka ng gigitna tiyak na hazard ka.

Saka ang dami kong nakikitang driver na hindi nakakaintindi kung sino ang may right of way...........mga bobo.... imagine dito sa macapagal hiway na mag-mmerge sa coastal road.... isipin mo na sila ang mag mmerge sila ang diret-diretso ang gusto pa ikaw ang nsa main rd ikaw pa ang magbibigay sa kanila, tumatakbo ka ng 100k/hr biglang may papasok sa harapan mo ng wala pang 40km/hr ... samantala sila ang papasok sa coastal rd.... di ba mga bobo....mag-mmerge lang sila kung libre sila. yung ang mga hazard sa kalye

[rensom]

look out for deep potholes that can damage your car's wheel or underchassis.

yes yan ang magandang tip.... last 2 days ago may honda ct na nahulog ang isang gulong sa pothole sa pag akyat ng nagtahan galing espana... ayun wasak ang unahan tiyak kasama na ang suspension,chassis etc doon... papaano kasi may tubig baha kaya di makita ang manhole... pag ganoon ang nangyari sa yo..sino dedemanda mo? PLDT...MWSS...kung sa kanila yung manhole na yun? kahit sabihin may nagnakaw ng takip? so sori na lang at bahala na ang insurance mo?

[renzo_d10]

Yes tama ka.... kaya nga may fast and slow lane.... kung alam mo na below minimum speed ka becoz of heavy rain...doon ka na lang sa tabi at sama sama na lang tayong maiingat mag drive ..... at huwag ka ng gigitna tiyak na hazard ka.

Saka ang dami kong nakikitang driver na hindi nakakaintindi kung sino ang may right of way...........mga bobo.... imagine dito sa macapagal hiway na mag-mmerge sa coastal road.... isipin mo na sila ang mag mmerge sila ang diret-diretso ang gusto pa ikaw ang nsa main rd ikaw pa ang magbibigay sa kanila, tumatakbo ka ng 100k/hr biglang may papasok sa harapan mo ng wala pang 40km/hr ... samantala sila ang papasok sa coastal rd.... di ba mga bobo....mag-mmerge lang sila kung libre sila. yung ang mga hazard sa kalye

Boss. easy lang......wag naman ganyan, it's better siguro if you express your feelings in a nicer way

[huggybear]

Don't get behind a truck:
1. More often than not, tail lights don't work. (You won't know if the truck is slowing down, especially when visibility is low.)
2. Water will be sprayed on your windshield. eeew

Avoid being adjacent to a truck too. Water sprayed on your car's side naman.

Avoid asphalt paved roads na dahil sa malambot at sa sobrang dami ng truck na dumadaan ay parang riles na ng tren (2 parallel depressed portions of the road). Baka mag-hydroplaning ang tires.

By the way, closed po ang Tandang Sora-Commonwealth fly-over. Ingat sa mga taga-Fairvew

[redeemed]

Saka ang dami kong nakikitang driver na hindi nakakaintindi kung sino ang may right of way...........mga bobo.... imagine dito sa macapagal hiway na mag-mmerge sa coastal road.... isipin mo na sila ang mag mmerge sila ang diret-diretso ang gusto pa ikaw ang nsa main rd ikaw pa ang magbibigay sa kanila, tumatakbo ka ng 100k/hr biglang may papasok sa harapan mo ng wala pang 40km/hr ... samantala sila ang papasok sa coastal rd.... di ba mga bobo....mag-mmerge lang sila kung libre sila. yung ang mga hazard sa kalye

yan ata yung mga taong nkahawak lang ng manibela & natutong magpatakbo.. eh ok na.. kaya tuloy ang daming disgrasya. 'though hindi dyan nangyari.. isa na ako sa nabiktima sa gnyang merging.. nadali pwetan ng kotse ko.. :mad2: