I had an encounter with a motorcycle rider without side mirrors this morning and it was really annoying. Every sunday i get to see a lot of riders gathering at Tagaytay. From there they make their way to nasugbu or to batangas city. I was on my way to manila when i saw a convoy of motorcycle riders using the leftmost lane. Since the road has two lanes and they are travellling relatively slow most of the vehicles passed the convoy using the right outermost lane of the road, so i did the same. I honked them to give a warning that i am going to pass on the right side. I know that it is not the proper side for passing a vehicle but since they are moving comfortably on the left lane i decided not to distract them. To my surprise after honking, a bike suddenly switched to right lane almost hitting my car. I instinctively steered to my right to avoid his bike to a point that my right tire touched the curb. Of course i am furious after that incident but kept my calm. I looked at his bike and after careful observation i saw that the bike does not have a side mirror. Kaya pala di nya ako napansin. He knew that i was not happy with what he did kaya thay stayed on the left lane. Pero when i was about to pass the convoy again, now on the passing side the same rider swerved to his left and inches from hitting me, Again! Di na ata tama ito... Hinabol ko ang convoy and cought up with them sa may rotunda in front of a convenience store. I am not mad when i approached them, just telling and pointing out what they did wrong. Sabi ko sa rider na dalawang beses na muntik sumabit sa fender ko kung bakit walang side mirror ang motor nya? He did not replied. A buddy of him answered me instead telling me that i should haVE passed them on the left side of the lane. Pero sa bagal at sa dami ng lumampas sa kanila at para di na lang sila maabala pa sa kanan ako dumaan. Pero bago ako lumagpas bumusina na lang ako. Sinabi ko na lang na kung sana may side mirror ang mga motor nila baka di nangyari ang ganon. I myself is a rider that is why i kept my patience with the group. I am forgiving that time, but if i do not ride bike baka it would have a different ending. I ended the conversation with them telling them to be responsible enough to use side mirrors.

Peace!!!