Quote Originally Posted by Carrie Tella View Post
Hey, thank you guys. "Drive Talk?" Thanks, I'll check that out. I never intended this for "Goon Squad HQ." "Wrong and illegal?" I'm sure you are knowledgeable in Ethics, Morals and the law, but you didn't take it up. Come on, I need better than that. Please explain in depth, Man. Thanks.

There were questions raised. Yes, I'm a new driver. I did look at my left side mirror. I didn't hesitate. I always slow down when bypassing or overtaking (or whatever you call it) a PUJ loading/unloading, which occupies my lane in part or in whole.

How do I transfer this to Drive Talk?

Thanks again, especially to those who were constructive. I appreciate it.
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Did I miss something? You did ask "Now, where did I go wrong? I don't want to die ... yet", right? I think I missed the part when you said all opinions are appreciated - as long as it agrees with yours.

I'm sorry if the answer offended your sensibilities, but I based my opinion on the law on passing and used common sense. From the pages of the LTO website at https://go.lto.net.ph/xpresslane/?q=node/6#Passing


Three Important Things to Remember in Passing
  1. It is illegal to speed up when being passed. Continue at the same speed, or reduce your speed.
  2. Help other drivers to pass safely. Move to the right side of your lane to give the other driver more room and a better view ahead.
  3. Show the passing driver the same courtesy that you would expect from other drivers.
Now why would there be a rule like that? Because most traffic laws are based on safety. You knew the PUJ might hit an oncoming vehicle. When you accelerated, you increased the danger that you knew already exists at that time.

Wrong and illegal? If you think what you did was right and legal, please amuse me by all means. What's your justification for risking life and limb? Was it worth it?