DRIVING IN MANILA

[pajerokid]

DRIVING IN MANILA - fact of daily driving in the capital.
> >
> > Here's the pleasant truth about driving in Manila. Enjoy. =)
> >
> > If you ever in the need to drive on the streets of Manila the
following
> > rules may help you get to your destination in one piece.
> >
> > THE FILIPINO DRIVER GREETING:
> >
> > When greeting a Filipino driver, slowly lower your window and be
> > prepared
> > to greet the driver with,
> >
> > " Tang 'namo, bobo!"
> >
> > However, if you have been already addressed by a fellow driver, reply
> > with
> > a joyful,
> >
> > "'Tang 'namo rin, gago!"
> >
> > ON TURN SIGNALS:
> >
> > If a driver in another lane turns on the turn signal, do not let him
go
> > into your lane. In fact, press the accelerator and start driving
right
> > next to him/her. The fellow driver will probably greet you and you
> > already
> > know
> > what to do.
> >
> > ON TRAFFIC LIGHTS:
> >
> > These amusing artifacts hang from intersections for no apparent
reason.
> > Sometimes you will see drivers stop to see the colors change on these
> > lights
> > (a fascinating experience). Government officials (specifically
police)
> > believe that each color stands for an instruction for drivers to
> > follow.
> >
> > From pure observation I have determined the following instructions
for
> > each color:
> >
> > Green light - reduce speed and wait for the five to six cars passing
> > through their respective red lights. Time for street vendors to go
the
> > side walk or center island.
> >
> > Yellow light - accelerate your car as much as you can. Time for
street
> > vendors to ready their stuff for selling.
> >
> > Red light - this light gives permission to the next five to six cars
to
> > go
> > through. Time of street vendors to sell their stuff.
> >
> > Little-known-fact: Time to start honking your horn, as soon as the
light
> > turns green = 1.5 seconds.
> >
> >
> > ON STREET SIGNS
> >
> > Street signs are conditional things. They will only apply if you see
a
> > traffic aid or policeman nearby. If you don't see any in the
vicinity,
> > don't mind these signs. They will just confuse you more.
> >
> > They are very nice decorations though, especially those on the
tollways
> > that state the minimum and maximum speeds.
> >
> > During elections, these signs become useful for steamers and posters
of
> > those running for public office.
> >
> >
> > USING CELFONES
> >
> > While driving seems to be the best time to send text messages or to
make
> > a
> > call. Drivers seem to be familiar with multi-tasking work on
computers
> > that they have applied this while driving. Some even watch in-car TV
or
> > video and even videoke. It seems that the more you do while, driving,
> > the
> > better driver you are.
> >
> >
> > ON CHANGING LANES:
> >
> > Changing lanes has been elevated to an art form in the Philippines.
> >
> > First of all, no matter what you do, never ever turn on your turn
> > signal,
> > otherwise you'll stimulate the reaction described above. Second,
> > swerve
> > your car uncontrollably to the lane you want to change, preferably if
> > you
> > end up within inches of a car in that lane. At this point a
greeting
> > from
> > the other driver may be in order. To perfect your change of lanes,
> > reduce
> > the speed of your car dramatically in a matter of seconds and you
will
> > see
> > an action-packed reaction from the car behind you.
> >
> >
> > ON TRAFFIC JAMS:
> >
> > Traffic Jams are teeming with fun filled activities such as:
> >
> > 1. Honking your horn rhythmically.
> > 2. Putting on make-up (usually female drivers only).
> > 3. Nose-pickers sightseeing (not to be confused with people who
scratch
> > their brains through their nose).
> > 4. Reducing speed to watch whatever is causing the traffic jam. Add
> > excitement by trying to see if you know the parties involved.
> > (Note: Every Filipino driver is obliged to do this.)
> > 5. Losing weight by sweating like a pig as a result of a lack of air
> > conditioning.
> > 6. Greeting other drivers.
> > 7. Practicing lane changing.
> > 8. Playing the game: Let's see how close I can get to you before
rear-
> > ending you.
> > 9. Beat the highest score in your celfone.
> >
> >
> > ON PEDESTRIANS:
> >
> > These individuals are an annoyance to the Filipino driver. If you
see
> > pedestrians in your way, accelerate your car to let them know who's
the
> > boss. If you are at an intersection, let the pedestrians know you
want
> > to proceed by accelerating your car and honking at the last possible
> > moment.
> >
> >
> > ON SOCIAL SITUATIONS:
> >
> > Bumping into a friend while driving (not to be taken literally) is
> > joyful occasion. Drivers should reduce speed and stop their cars in
> > the
> > middle of the street and chit chat. What about other drivers?
> > Well, they can wait.
> >
> >
> > HANG YOUR OFFICE ID
> >
> > A lot of drivers seem to be proud of their occupation that they hang
> > their
> > ID right under the rearview mirror so that everyone can see. You
> > commonly
> > see PRESS, MILITARY, GOVERNMENT, POLICE IDs indicating how proud they
> > are
> > to be Filipinos. One problem though is that traffic officers seem to
> > snob
> > them, whatever attention-getting action they do.
> >
> >
> > ON HIGHWAY DRIVING:
> >
> > Bottleneck Formation - To accomplish this type of driving, cars must
> > block all lanes by driving at the same speed and side by side (to
avoid
> > other cars to pass). It is important to drive at a speed at least
20kph
> > below the speed limit.
> >
> > The Three-Lane-Change - This movement requires a lot of precision and
> > creativity. It should be done around the highest number of cars
> > possible
> > and in a matter of seconds to create what others may refer to as
> > widespread panic.
> >
> >
> > KEEP DOORS UNLOCKED AND WINDOWS WIDE OPEN
> >
> > Do this and you get to meet new friends who open up your friendship by
> > borrowing either your car or your celfone volunteer to have it checked
> > up
> > by the manufacturer/dealer. Some will even go to the extent of having
> > your
> > money checked if counterfeit, wallet checked if original or fake, and
> > have
> > watches and jewelries appreciated by pawn shops. Since they have your
> > celfone, you can call them anytime.
> >
> >
> > HERE'S ANOTHER RULE FOR DRIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES.
> >
> > When the lanes going in your direction are jammed with cars, try using
> > the
> > lanes from the oncoming traffic. They are probably not occupied
anyway
> > because the oncoming cars are stuck as well. How many of the other
> > direction's lanes should you occupy? As long as there are lanes from
> > the
> > other direction to occupy, go ahead and take more lanes.
> >
> > This move is sure to elicit previously mentioned greetings from
drivers
> > of the oncoming cars (and some have been known to get down from their
> > cars to personally deliver the greeting to the out-of-lane driver).
> > 9 out of 10 times it's sure to make the traffic worse but then, hey,
> > there's
> > that 1 in 10 chance that you might actually get through sooner than
all
> > those law-abiding losers.
> >
> > Filipino drivers think that 1 in 10 chance is reason enough to risk
> > their
> > life and limb and being profusely greeted (besides, you can always
turn
> > up
> > the windows and pretend that you don't hear the greeting from the
other
> > drivers).

[TJMaxx]

Manila! Manila!
If you can drive in here, you can
drive anywhere!!!

[pajerokid]

HELL YEAH! :twisted::mrgreen:

[ephraim]

hehehe... it's true... :mrgreen:

[Macky]

Ka-aliw :lol: Ka-miss rin

[mbt]

TJMaxx,

baka manibago yung mga typical Manila drivers sa mga lugar na strictly-enforced yung traffic rules haha :lol:

[Cale]

i guess that's true.....i tried driving there in PI when me and my family went home for a vacation...men..my cousin was yelling on me....why am i so stupid driving and i told him that's how we drive in US..not honking the horn..always use the turn signal...i guess my cousin didn't appreciate what i did.....:D

[jaspi11]

mismo.:lol:

[mbt]

Cale,

...and your cousin drove the rest of the way? :lol: jk...

[Cale]

Cale,

...and your cousin drove the rest of the way? :lol: jk...

no...i borrrowed his truck..a 1997 mitsubishi strada truck 2.5 liter turbo diesel
and drove by myself for the rest of our vacation...though i get lost sometime....but its was so exciting driving there..NO rules to follow...hehehe

peace out

cale

[5Speed]

[kyle618]

Time to start honking your horn, as soon as the
light
> > turns green = 1.5 seconds.
> >

hehe tama... slow reaction time ...zzz

[BlueGirl]

ganyan talaga karamihan ng driver walang manners lalo na mga jeepney,taxi,FX!!!!
hay...

[ILuvDetailing]

Hahaha... I love driving in Manila, especially in rush hour.

[alwayz_yummy]

driving around the metro make my level up by minimum of 2....a exp points of a million especial going to quiapo rush hours..

ngii..parang rpg o mmorpg!

[ts1n1ta]

ngii..parang rpg o mmorpg!

even better! driving in manila is harder than finishing the whole game of gran turismo. Ahahaha
real time action plus many engaging interactions with fellow drivers. :D

[A121]

Parang Grand Theft Auto ang driving dito sa 'Pinas!

[ILuvDetailing]

Grabe yung mga Taxi sa Roxas Blvd, lalo na dun sa BayWalk. Biglang kakabig sa lane mo tapos ang bagal ng takbo. Wala talagang paki sa kapwa motorista. Sarap sana kung may Truck ka, hindi na ako hihinto bahala sila maghabol. hahaha.

[NdoymaN]

hahahah.. how true! pag natuto kang mag drive sa Manila, pwedeng pwede kanang mang holdup ng banko tapos papahabol ka sa mga pulis.. tyak, malulusutan mo.. hehehe

[Innova_Boy]

Walang cnabi yan dito sa may area namin, ang kalaban dito ay sidecar, kariton, sidewalk vendors, Jeepney na siga ( especially those MORAYTA DIVISORIA M**HER f##KER DRIVERS)

ang mga jeep na MORAYTA-DIVISORIA , ang soler ginagawang two way anytime.. ang mga pulis naman dito mga inutil... walang pakialam sila sa privae motorist, basta sa kanila kelangan puno na ang jeep nila bago sila layas sa harap mo...