Driving in the US.

[Red Advent 04]

baket kaya ang fenoy pag dating sa ibang bansa e natutung madisiplina, pero pag dating sa sariling bansa e barumbado kung mag maneho..

mga 1 wik ka muna mag observe jan para mapamilyar ka sa mga terrain nila jan. pag naka bisado mo nayan, kayang kaya mo ng mag drive jan. von voyage..:police:

[qarban]

^ Kasi yung ibang mismong mga nagpapatupad ng batas ay barumbado din sa daan. Kumbaga kung lasenggo ang tatay mo ang tendency ay magiging lasenggo ka din

[qarban]

Dagdag ko lang sir dun sa mga tips na nabanggit nila... Maliban sa wag mo lalampasin ang school bus pag nagsasakay sya ng pasahero, kelangan huminto ka din kung nasa opposite side ka ng daan (kung pasalubong ka). At isa pa, malaki ang multa pag nahuli kang gamit ka cellphone sa school zone. Karamihan sa school zones ang speed limit nila ay nasa 20 to 35mph, wag na wag kang lalampas sa limit kahit 1mph lang kasi laging may constable or sherrif dyan na nagmomonitor at malaki ang multa pag nahuli ka.

Wag na wag kang maglalagay sa pulis kung sakaling mahuli ka (wag naman po sana) kundi madadagdagan lalo kaso mo

[yebo]

Pag nahuli ka ng pulis open mo buttons ng shirt mo pakitahan mo ng cleavage

[Jun aka Pekto]

The police everywhere are getting strict with texting while driving. I highly discourage fiddling around with a cellphone, GPS, even stereo while behind the wheel. At least don't make it look so obvious. That includes while at a stoplight or stop sign. Do all that stuff while parked or before you head off. Plan your trip beforehand with Google Maps or map book.

It's not very common out west. But, pay attention to "No turn on red" signs. When you see one, you can only turn left or right when it's green. It's almost guaranteed the cops are watching that spot. Even us west coast types weren't used to it the first time we encountered it.

At freeways, it's generally okay to do 5 mph over the speed limit. I've always done 70 mph in a 65 mph zone with cops around. But, you go 6 mph over and the cops may ticket you. In a 65 mph zone, I usually keep my cruise control at 68/69 mph. That way, when I hit a downhill stretch, I stay at 70 mph.

I'm not sure how long your drive will be. But, train yourself to be behind the wheel for several hours at a time and get plenty of sleep before the trip.

Avoid caffeine pills. They may keep you awake. But, if you take enough of them, you'll be miserable afterwards because your stomach will feel like it's in knots.

Edit:

In a few weeks, we'll be moving back to Arizona. That's a 3200 mile road trip. I'll be in one car with the luggage and the wife will be in another car with the kids. I'm pretty much giving her pointers like here.

[Luiscachero]

Hi po everyone! Share ko lang po experiences ko in the driving in the USA.

I visited NYC and having immediate relatives there, my parents and my siblings decided to rent a car and go to Chicago. It was a 12-hour drive one way and around 800 miles (around 1200 km one way!!!!!!) So we did extensive research on the route, the speed limits, rest stops, and gas stations on where to fill up. We rented a Nissan Rogue (X-trail here in the PH) and here are the tips I can share on our wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime road trip experience cross-country.


1. On long road trips like this, Plan your stops. It really helps. I suggest making 1 20-minute stop every 3 hours of driving, since di naman nagmamadali.

2. Be vary wary of the speed limit. Mahirap na pag nahuli ka, turista ka pa naman sa US at di ka pamilyar sa mga patakaran, so better be safe than be hassled sa mga violations. Rule of thumb: It is okay to go at least 5-10 mph over the speed limit to keep up with the traffic. If you strictly stick on the speed limit, it's okay, pero bubusinahan ka ng mga tao.

3. Rest well before a long road trip. Bring candies and coffee or Red Bull if possible. I was the first shift in driving when we went to Chicago. hati-hati kami sa drive ng sisters ko, pero I took most of the drive (around 6 hours driving time ko, and tig-3 yung sisters ko).

4. Obey the road signs. Mostly on freeways, may mga work zones, slow down sa work zones cause most work zones impose double fines if you overspeed on work zones. So ingat diyan.

5. When your tank reaches half, alawys refill. You never know where the next gas station is, may isang stretch dun nagpagas kami, tapos ang next gas station ay 50 miles pa! Better safe than sorry!

6. On freeways, ALWAYS STAY ON THE RIGHT LANE!!! YOU ONLY USE THE LEFT LANE WHEN PASSING!! Strict emphasis on this cause ang culture talaga dun is to keep right, kahit na walang sasakyan sa likod mo.

7. Use turn signals when switching lanes. Very self-explanatory.

8. Always bring your passport, car rental papers, and car rental insurance papers (this is very important in cases of accident. Mura lang naman ang car insurance per day nasa $7-9/day)

9. Mag-baon ng mga kwento, good music, patience, at tamang dasal lang kay Lord for guidance and safety sa road trip niyo.


Enjoy driving in the US!


Questions will be highly appreciated and I am more than willing to share tips :D I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

[StockEngine]

Hi po everyone! Share ko lang po experiences ko in the driving in the USA.

I visited NYC and having immediate relatives there, my parents and my siblings decided to rent a car and go to Chicago. It was a 12-hour drive one way and around 800 miles (around 1200 km one way!!!!!!) So we did extensive research on the route, the speed limits, rest stops, and gas stations on where to fill up. We rented a Nissan Rogue (X-trail here in the PH) and here are the tips I can share on our wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime road trip experience cross-country.


1. On long road trips like this, Plan your stops. It really helps. I suggest making 1 20-minute stop every 3 hours of driving, since di naman nagmamadali.

2. Be vary wary of the speed limit. Mahirap na pag nahuli ka, turista ka pa naman sa US at di ka pamilyar sa mga patakaran, so better be safe than be hassled sa mga violations. Rule of thumb: It is okay to go at least 5-10 mph over the speed limit to keep up with the traffic. If you strictly stick on the speed limit, it's okay, pero bubusinahan ka ng mga tao.

3. Rest well before a long road trip. Bring candies and coffee or Red Bull if possible. I was the first shift in driving when we went to Chicago. hati-hati kami sa drive ng sisters ko, pero I took most of the drive (around 6 hours driving time ko, and tig-3 yung sisters ko).

4. Obey the road signs. Mostly on freeways, may mga work zones, slow down sa work zones cause most work zones impose double fines if you overspeed on work zones. So ingat diyan.

5. When your tank reaches half, alawys refill. You never know where the next gas station is, may isang stretch dun nagpagas kami, tapos ang next gas station ay 50 miles pa! Better safe than sorry!

6. On freeways, ALWAYS STAY ON THE RIGHT LANE!!! YOU ONLY USE THE LEFT LANE WHEN PASSING!! Strict emphasis on this cause ang culture talaga dun is to keep right, kahit na walang sasakyan sa likod mo.

7. Use turn signals when switching lanes. Very self-explanatory.

8. Always bring your passport, car rental papers, and car rental insurance papers (this is very important in cases of accident. Mura lang naman ang car insurance per day nasa $7-9/day)

9. Mag-baon ng mga kwento, good music, patience, at tamang dasal lang kay Lord for guidance and safety sa road trip niyo.


Enjoy driving in the US!


Questions will be highly appreciated and I am more than willing to share tips :D I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

5hr energy is better than redbull. it wont make you pee...

[Jun aka Pekto]

Hi po everyone! Share ko lang po experiences ko in the driving in the USA.

I visited NYC and having immediate relatives there, my parents and my siblings decided to rent a car and go to Chicago. It was a 12-hour drive one way and around 800 miles (around 1200 km one way!!!!!!) So we did extensive research on the route, the speed limits, rest stops, and gas stations on where to fill up. We rented a Nissan Rogue (X-trail here in the PH) and here are the tips I can share on our wonderful and once-in-a-lifetime road trip experience cross-country.


1. On long road trips like this, Plan your stops. It really helps. I suggest making 1 20-minute stop every 3 hours of driving, since di naman nagmamadali.

2. Be vary wary of the speed limit. Mahirap na pag nahuli ka, turista ka pa naman sa US at di ka pamilyar sa mga patakaran, so better be safe than be hassled sa mga violations. Rule of thumb: It is okay to go at least 5-10 mph over the speed limit to keep up with the traffic. If you strictly stick on the speed limit, it's okay, pero bubusinahan ka ng mga tao.

3. Rest well before a long road trip. Bring candies and coffee or Red Bull if possible. I was the first shift in driving when we went to Chicago. hati-hati kami sa drive ng sisters ko, pero I took most of the drive (around 6 hours driving time ko, and tig-3 yung sisters ko).

4. Obey the road signs. Mostly on freeways, may mga work zones, slow down sa work zones cause most work zones impose double fines if you overspeed on work zones. So ingat diyan.

5. When your tank reaches half, alawys refill. You never know where the next gas station is, may isang stretch dun nagpagas kami, tapos ang next gas station ay 50 miles pa! Better safe than sorry!

6. On freeways, ALWAYS STAY ON THE RIGHT LANE!!! YOU ONLY USE THE LEFT LANE WHEN PASSING!! Strict emphasis on this cause ang culture talaga dun is to keep right, kahit na walang sasakyan sa likod mo.

7. Use turn signals when switching lanes. Very self-explanatory.

8. Always bring your passport, car rental papers, and car rental insurance papers (this is very important in cases of accident. Mura lang naman ang car insurance per day nasa $7-9/day)

9. Mag-baon ng mga kwento, good music, patience, at tamang dasal lang kay Lord for guidance and safety sa road trip niyo.


Enjoy driving in the US!


Questions will be highly appreciated and I am more than willing to share tips :D I'll be keeping an eye on this thread.

Freeways are normally 4 lanes total, two lanes going your way, two lanes going the other way. But, when the freeway goes through a city, it becomes 6 or more lanes. If I'm just passing through, I stay at the middle lane. That way, faster cars can pass to my left and the rightmost lane is left to merging and exiting traffic.

I also wait until my remaining fuel is down to at least, a quarter tank. Sometimes, I push it to 1/8 of a tank and even right to the orange Empty line. A quarter tank is good for at least 100 more miles, especially when using cruise control. New York is a fairly small state. Head west to say, Nevada and distances between gas stations can go over 100 miles. Even there, I push it to 1/8 of a tank just because I'm familiar with the area.

[chua_riwap]

unang salta ko dyan sa tate, tech.training din, early 90s. rent a car ako sa hotel. naghahanap ako ng m/t car (no experience pa kasi ko sa matic noon)

nagtawanan yung nasa counter......


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[kenzie]

Dali lang mag drive dyan kung sa EDSA nakaka survive ka easy money maneho dyan sa estets. Puro bukid pa ata dyan sa Wsconsin yakang yaka mo yan


Follow speed limits pweding over ng kaunti or less ng kaunti on the average pero huwag mabagal lalo sa freeway commute .


Stop sign hinto ka diyan brad as in hinto . Offensive drivers mga tao dyan sa estets as in parang robot kaya kapag go sila go sila kahet me dragon sa unahan nila sasalpuken nila yan bastat sila go . Ilan state nadin natwiran ko at napag manehohan awa ng diyos ala pako ticket (1999 ako nag ka license sa states ) iba kapag sa pinas natuto defensive at lage alerto magulang ika nga ..

Hindi ko kabisado technicality sa foreign license pero alam ko pwede yung license mo dito sa pinas dala ka lang passport lage para maipakita entry mo hanggang 3mos lang ata pwde magamit foreign license .

San ang port of entry mo ?

Mahigpit sa Detroit / Lax / Laguardia ( newyork) at Seatac ( sea)

Maluwag based on my exeperience lang naman Honolulu / San Franciso / Lasvegas

Huwag ka na magbaon ng kung anoano sitahin pa sa customs ako diatabs lang baon ko lage kapag natratrabaho ako dun hehe

Goodluck & enjoy (kailan nga pala lipad mo)


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[chua_riwap]

^madali talaga kung susunod ka sa mga raffic reg. ngayon kung nasanay ka rito, patay ka.

yung kasama ko nahuli, violation lang sa intersection, yung stop sign. nataon na may pulis. ikinulong. kumuha pa ng lawyer para lumaya. nung sinundo namin, umiiyak pa ang kupal.

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[e2romo]

Hindi uubra balasubas style of driving sa US, you merge on a lane when the one who has the right of way clearly gave way to you. Hindi tulad sa atin na daming bastos na singit ng singit dahil may safe following distance gap ka. Sa US ang busina, unless you are honking to prevent an accident, means f*ck you, so ingat sa paggamit nito. Flashing of headlights means I'm giving way to you. Pedestrians have the right of way, malayo pa lang menor ka na in preparation in letting them pass, kahit hindi pedestrian lane. Makabangga ka ng pedestrian expect jail at malaking gastos. Maraming ambulance chaser attorneys that is in business bleeding the perpetrator dry of his money, kaya huwag mambabangga. Follow those tips already posted earlier, especially those coming from members living in the US.

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[e2romo]

Forgot to mention, kapag naka stop ang school bus
sa lugar na mukhang magsasakay or magbababa stop ka rin sa likod, you're not allowed to pass.

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[archielew]

To all who gave their advice, maraming maraming salamat. Praying na hindi ako magkaproblema sa driving dun. Kanina nagdadrive ako sa ortigas, pinapraktis ko na yung ibang tips nyo. Sa pedestrian, full stop ako bago yung line, i let the passers pass safely before moving on. Kaso may Taxi sa likod binusinahan ako. haha. Malaking adjustment pala gagawin ko.

dayo ka illinois. nood ka bulls playoff games......

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Plano ko nga sana ito, ang kaso mukang tapos na ang playoffs pagdating ko dun, May 10 ang arrival ko dun e.

Always bring a copy of your passport (info page 1 and 2) with the US visa page, entry stamp page and copy of US imigration form I-94 attached. Kahit picturan mo lang ng smart phone mo pero better if you have a hardcopy. Keep the passport and original I-94 in a safe place, you only need photo copies in the car.

Balitaan mo kami magkano na ang driver's insurance ngayon. Remember you can not drive if you do not purchase insurance. Car rental companies will charge it over the car rental cost but if you have a company owned car then will have to buy one.

Driver's insurance po sir? I hope this would also be shouldered by my employer. Hehehe

Konti lang pong paglilinaw sa mga nabanggit dito:...Have fun at magenjoy po kayo sa konting panahon nyo sa america.

thanks sa mga pahabol na tips, pati dates kumpleto. haha.

Dali lang mag drive dyan kung sa EDSA nakaka survive ka easy money maneho dyan sa estets. Puro bukid pa ata dyan sa Wsconsin yakang yaka mo yan


Follow speed limits pweding over ng kaunti or less ng kaunti on the average pero huwag mabagal lalo sa freeway commute .


Stop sign hinto ka diyan brad as in hinto . Offensive drivers mga tao dyan sa estets as in parang robot kaya kapag go sila go sila kahet me dragon sa unahan nila sasalpuken nila yan bastat sila go . Ilan state nadin natwiran ko at napag manehohan awa ng diyos ala pako ticket (1999 ako nag ka license sa states ) iba kapag sa pinas natuto defensive at lage alerto magulang ika nga ..

Hindi ko kabisado technicality sa foreign license pero alam ko pwede yung license mo dito sa pinas dala ka lang passport lage para maipakita entry mo hanggang 3mos lang ata pwde magamit foreign license .

San ang port of entry mo ?

Mahigpit sa Detroit / Lax / Laguardia ( newyork) at Seatac ( sea)

Maluwag based on my exeperience lang naman Honolulu / San Franciso / Lasvegas

Huwag ka na magbaon ng kung anoano sitahin pa sa customs ako diatabs lang baon ko lage kapag natratrabaho ako dun hehe

Goodluck & enjoy (kailan nga pala lipad mo)


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Detroit nga po ang port of entry. Panong mahigpit? May 10 po ang arrival date ko dun.

[crazy_boy]

Kanina nagdadrive ako sa ortigas, pinapraktis ko na yung ibang tips nyo. Sa pedestrian, full stop ako bago yung line, i let the passers pass safely before moving on. Kaso may Taxi sa likod binusinahan ako. haha. Malaking adjustment pala gagawin ko.

make it a habit to practice good driving etiquette. whether sa Pinas ka or kahit saan man. pabayaan mo yung bumubusina sa likod. nag- Good Morning lang yun sa iyo ika nga ni bro CVT

[archielew]

ts, yan na mga tips. happy driving sa US.

teka..... magkano ba per diem mo?

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Mura lang sir.... 54USD

make it a habit to practice good driving etiquette. whether sa Pinas ka or kahit saan man. pabayaan mo yung bumubusina sa likod. nag- Good Morning lang yun sa iyo ika nga ni bro CVT

thanks sir. hehehe. dami kong natutunan dito. the best talaga tsikot

[crazy_boy]

isa pa, huwag pumarada kung saan saan. manood ka ng Parking Wars sa Crime and Investigation channel para matuto sa mga parking rules nila.

[chua_riwap]

ts, yan na mga tips. happy driving sa US.

teka..... magkano ba per diem mo?

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[e2romo]

Double nga pala penalty kapag state police compared sa local police ang makahuli sa iyo for the same violation.

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[boybi]

Minsan daw nakakalusot if sabihin mong tourist ka. Is this true?


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