Results 41 to 50 of 52
-
Tsikoteer
- Join Date
- Mar 2004
- Posts
- 652
August 6th, 2010 05:54 PM #41Naturally. when you are in the expressway, right lane is for slower vehicles. Yet, in the NLEX, many vehicles are overtaking on the right side. the reason? the guy on the left lane is driving 100 kph, which is the speed limit. the overtaking guy is driving 140 kph. so, who poses the hazard to driving?
Now, on merging vehicles, the faster vehicle observed or noticed that a slow vehicle had merged in his lane, what he will do? he has to slow down or veer away. if he hit that slow moving vehicle, was that the fault of the slow moving driver?
now, guys and gals, we will also reach the point wherein we wont be able to drive as fast as we used to. then that's the time to slow down as our reflexes were not what they used to be. so, methink it is easier for us to try to understand them slow drivers now, that for us later to let them understand the way we drive.
-
Verified Tsikot Member
- Join Date
- Apr 2009
- Posts
- 137
August 6th, 2010 06:03 PM #42the way you say it, your implying that the rule of safe driving and survivable collision happens only if you drive slowly.. it make sense though you must always remember, for every rule there is always an exemption.. driving 40kph on a minimum 60kph expressway spells danger, not safety..
-
August 6th, 2010 06:07 PM #43
Easy: the guy who is driving at 100kph, because he has absolutely no business lingering in the leftmost lane, which is for overtaking vehicles only. That was what I meant by saying that other drivers will be forced to use unsafe maneuvers just to pass a slower-moving vehicle.
Exceeding the speed limit on the leftmost lane is forgivable, provided you go back to within the maximum speed limit (and the proper lane) once you've finished overtaking.
Originally Posted by burjegol
Originally Posted by burjegolLast edited by Bogeyman; August 6th, 2010 at 06:17 PM.
-
Tsikoteer
- Join Date
- Mar 2004
- Posts
- 652
August 7th, 2010 12:59 AM #44Sir, this code, does it applies to the rant of the TS? He mentioned slow drivers in ordinary city roads. 1. does it obstructs the road? naturally, exempted ito sa second clause as we are talking about private vehicles. now on the B clause, does the slow driver obstructs or impedes the passage of any vehicle? obstructs, definitely no, as the vehicle is also moving. impedes? well depends on the way you look at it. If there is a possiblity of passing the slow vehicle by overtaking, then I think, again, I think the slow driver is not impeding the passage of any vehicle.
now on the freeways, this is another story. there are indicated speed limits, minimum and maximum, unless you are driving in the autobahn wherein the max speed limit is your heart or teh capability of your vehicle
sir, reallly it is very difficult for a human being to admit his failings. Human nature natin ito. We used to think, gawain ko dati ito, so kaya ko pa rin. We never realized that as we age, our motor functions also deteriorates. Kaya mahirap ma admit ng mga dating excellent drivers na bumabagal na ang pagmamaneho nila sa kadahilanan na mabagal na ang reaction time nila. it's difficult to convince na better kumuha na lang sila ng mag drive para sa kanila. just like my neighbor in teh province. he was 80 yrs old, still driving, malabo na ang paningin, mabagal na mag maneho yet, ayaw pa rin kumuha ng mag drive para sa kanya. sagot nya, "kaya ko pa"
-
August 8th, 2010 02:27 PM #45
When you obstruct or impede a process, you are in effect delaying it and making it more difficult than necessary to take place; it does not have to stop altogether. So whether it's in city roads or expressways, it's the same inconvenience and the same net effect. There's a reason why traffic jams are a now considered a serious threat to the country's economy.
Originally Posted by burjegol
-
August 8th, 2010 03:25 PM #46
there's a reason for the medical exam prior to license renewal.
unfortunately it's not taken seriously in this country.
and regarding the speed: there have been instances that I have been going a moderate 60 kph on commonwealth or on central avenue, and nearly meeting an accident because of a very slow car or tricycle that suddenly appeared because they were being obscured from sight by a hill.
and in inclines - sometimes it's hard to get the engine to steam if you're suddenly hampered by a slowpoke in front. on A/T's, this isn't a problem, but if you're driving a loaded M/T, it's frustrating at times
-
August 8th, 2010 06:48 PM #47
Kung nandito kayo sa middle east at ang presyo ng gasolina ay 15 pesos per liter, iisipin nyo pa kaya magtipid?
Kaya hindi iniisip ng mga tao dito magtipid ng gasolina.
-
August 9th, 2010 11:40 AM #48Originally Posted by burjegol
Last edited by Bogeyman; August 9th, 2010 at 12:06 PM.
-
Tsikoteer
- Join Date
- Aug 2005
- Posts
- 553
August 10th, 2010 12:53 PM #49Driving slow means you consume less fuel but you get very little done over a period of time.
That is not necessarily efficient.
-
BANNED BANNED BANNED
- Join Date
- Jul 2003
- Posts
- 2,267
August 10th, 2010 04:30 PM #50Slow doesnt mean less fuel consumed.
Case in point: Using the same car, first drive it at 20kph at 2nd gear. Then increase the speed to 60kph at 5th gear. You'll probably consume more fuel at 20kph.
My point is, as what has been mentioned before, speed will not give us a complete idea of how much fuel a car will consume. Other factors have to be considered.Last edited by fourtheboys96; August 10th, 2010 at 04:45 PM.
An EV for city driving sounds very good in theory and we've been seriously considering them...
All New Toyota Corolla Cross