5 Bad Habits That Pinoy Drivers Don't Even Know Are Wrong

**cardict** · July 6th, 2014 04:56 AM

Some motorist use this hazard lights when counter flowing,got to get ahead of you guys:car::Nono:

**dr. d** · July 6th, 2014 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by OTEP

Madami kasi pilosopo kailangan written or nasa batas bago sundin. Without realizing that a lot of interaction on the road is a product of etiquette.

I'm willing to bet more than 50% of drivers here still do not know what it means when a vehicle on the fast/overtaking lane of the expressway is approaching from behind with its left turn signal flashing. Hindi naman siguro siya kakaliwa?

There is no written rule on this but in Europe, the response is automatic already. Americans seem to understand it also. Again, its more of etiquette, even I was clueless on this when I started driving.

i am curious...
do the americans and europeans have a written rulebook on etiquette?..
seems to me, our confusion on these is because we have no written rulebook from the authorities..

**funkeemunkee** · July 6th, 2014 12:19 PM

^yeh, wala tayong comprehensive, government-issued roadcode.

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**OTEP** · July 6th, 2014 12:42 PM

Its etiquette. It's not covered by legislation. No different from rules that govern which spoon to use for the salad or which wine goes with the fish. Don't know if there is guidebook on this. And I am not one to find proof of it. When I was told what it means, I now act accordingly when I see a fellow motorist doing it,

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**greatauror28** · July 6th, 2014 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by dr. d

i am curious...
do the americans and europeans have a written rulebook on etiquette?..
seems to me, our confusion on these is because we have no written rulebook from the authorities..

Here in Canada (and all of North America) we have a book on how to drive safely and you need to read that from cover to cover and review multiple times for you to pass the written exam and be eligible to do a road test exam. When you pass both of that, that's the only time you'll get your driver's license (licence here in Canada). So I guess that sorta instilled on each and every mind of Canadian/American how to drive safely and defensively.

Originally Posted by funkeemunkee

^yeh, wala tayong comprehensive, government-issued roadcode.
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More of we don't have proper control on who gets a license and who doesn't.
A driving license is a privilege, not a right. Everyone who deserves a driver's license should be educated enough what to do and what not to do in the road, and while driving.

Originally Posted by OTEP

Its etiquette. It's not covered by legislation. No different from rules that govern which spoon to use for the salad or which wine goes with the fish. Don't know if there is guidebook on this. And I am not one to find proof of it. When I was told what it means, I now act accordingly when I see a fellow motorist doing it,

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True.

But sadly how we learn driving there in the PH, and the driving "knowledge" we incur was not on par with most countries that have stricter driving habits and rules. I've been there, done that.

Believe me when I say it took me 5 tries to a road test before I finally passed it. Not to mention its $125 per road test try.

PH driving is really worlds apart compared to driving here.

**funkeemunkee** · July 6th, 2014 02:34 PM

PH driving is largely tantiyahan in the absence of a roadcode. Yan ang mother doc sa ibang bansa where all licensing and road rules are based. Wala kasing pera diyan sa pag-update nung atin, alam nyo na ang Congress pag ala kita babagalbagal until some event happens.

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**glenn manikis** · July 6th, 2014 02:35 PM

yesterday while travelling along TPLEX... it rained so hard... i can say 20 percent visibility nalang... yung mga bukas ang tail light, halos hindi ko na talaga makita... yung mga naka hazard nalang ang napapasin ko....

i was tempted nga to use my hazard lights...

maybe? its a case to case basis, when using your hazard, even if you are not on a full stop...

**Stigg ma** · July 6th, 2014 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by glenn manikis

yesterday while travelling along TPLEX... it rained so hard... i can say 20 percent visibility nalang... yung mga bukas ang tail light, halos hindi ko na talaga makita... yung mga naka hazard nalang ang napapasin ko....

i was tempted nga to use my hazard lights...

maybe? its a case to case basis, when using your hazard, even if you are not on a full stop...

dyan papasok ang tama usage ng rear fog lamps, its the drivers responsibility to be seen by others...

kaso puro yabang lang rear fog lamps sa pinas, clear weather naka on front and rear fog lamps

**K.I.L.L.** · July 6th, 2014 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by greatauror28

But sadly how we learn driving there in the PH, and the driving "knowledge" we incur was not on par with most countries that have stricter driving habits and rules. I've been there, done that.

Believe me when I say it took me 5 tries to a road test before I finally passed it. Not to mention its $125 per road test try.

PH driving is really worlds apart compared to driving here.

I totally agree. Driving tests and licensing procedures overseas are vastly different from the Philippines. In Manila, people misconstrue reckless driving to jostle for positioning in the streets as "ma-diskarte." I always thought that the fastest way to declog Manila traffic is by making everyone retake a proper licensing examination. I can imagine at least 50% of drivers would have their licenses revoked.

**falken** · July 6th, 2014 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Stigg ma

dyan papasok ang tama usage ng rear fog lamps, its the drivers responsibility to be seen by others...

kaso puro yabang lang rear fog lamps sa pinas, clear weather naka on front and rear fog lamps

To add, some guys don't even know that their cars are equipped with RFLs.

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