So, what happened today which pushed me to finally jump into action and start up this blog ? Nothing much really. Just another case of being pushed around on the road. Nothing much because I am used to it by now and have managed to train myself to just laugh it off. After all, if I let myself get worked up every time it happens, I will be in a grumpy mood every day of the year. Doesn't seem like a terribly intelligent way to lead one's life I think.....
Basically it is something which I am pretty sure most of you who have somehow stumbled on to this blog are very familiar with.
(As a side note about my tendency to address the reader in my posts; when I started this blog, I do not have any expectation of having many readers - if any at all ! I just wanted a way to vent my frustration, to keep myself sane. Fortunately for me, I find that I often do it by writing about it. So if you somehow found this blog and if you enjoy reading my random ranting, I am glad you like it. If you don't, I am afraid its too bad. Hope you find another different blog which you like.)
Anyway....
Stuck in a traffic crawl. Normal experience of Malaysian driving by now.
Easing slowly on the slow lane.
This guy in a dark brown (new model) Proton Saga with plate *** 9589, simply put on his turning indicator and squeezed into my lane, without bothering to look or concerned that I am in the way. He simply keep squeezing in, forcing me to give way. Then casually drives off.
Boldly displayed on front and back windscreen are the red 'P' provisional plates.
Sadly I find that incidents of drivers doing such rude and dangerous things are increasingly occuring with P drivers, or rather cars with the P plate. They are supposed to be extra careful since they are still on probation. Furthermore, they only have their license for less than a year so it is prudent to be extra careful and courteous. But no, they seem to think that the P plate gives them extra power to do as they please on the road. I actually met one P driver who told me he purposely does that because people told him they tend to be extra careful around P drivers as they are afraid the P drivers will do something stupid and cause an expensive accident to them. So this other guy takes advantage to push his way around on the road.
As if proving my point that P drivers should rightfully be extra careful, today's Great Malaysian Driver in the dark brown Saga had a massive dent to the rear boot and scratches on other parts of the car. Well, with driving manners like that, it is hardly surprising. It is evil and doesn't speak well of our character but somehow, I am sure many who have been victims, will like me, think that these kind of rude drivers are just asking for a bad accident to happen to them.
There are more such incidents, stories waiting to be told.....
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tribute to the 'greatest' species of drivers in the world (NOT!)
I have been toying with this project for years. Today, after yet another incident of being pushed around on the road, decided that it's as good a time as any to start ! The fact that today coincided with the first day of the government's 'operation' to plant plain-clothes enforcement officers to check on and punish errant bus drivers (finally, real action at last) also makes it an auspicious day as well.
So, what is this blog about, more to the point, what is that title all about ? What makes Malaysian drivers so great ?
Well, it is a dedication to myself and thousands of fellow suffering road users like myself. You all know who you are. Everyday we take to the roads to get to work to earn a living. And everyday we get pushed around by almost everything on the road : motorbikes, heavy vehicles, traffic police escorting so-caled 'VIPs', and other cars on the road. I am sure you, like me, have lost your temper countless times. How many times have you wanted to get down and bash that idiot in the face ? We don't of course, because we are a sensible lot and we know violence leads nowhere (doesn't make it easy though at the heat of the moment).
Well, I have always been taught, since young, that the 'PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD'. Since I am quite well versed with the pen, so what better way to vent my frustration and anger than to pen it down into a blog.
How will I do it ? Well, since it IS my personal blog, I am afraid only my own tales will be featured. Obviously it will be from my perspective and point of view. But give me time and I am confident I will prove how I am able to expand it to all sides of the coin.
As I have been toying with this blog idea for a very long time, I have taken lots of photos with my handphone. At one time, this was the only way for me to relieve my frustration - take photos of the culprits, with the intention of putting them into 'print' on the web. Well, so now I finally do it.
So, to all those people who have been driving like you own the road, whether you know it or not, this blog IS dedicated t you : The 'Great' Malaysia Driver, and I might add, the rudest, most kia-su drivers in the world !
So, what is this blog about, more to the point, what is that title all about ? What makes Malaysian drivers so great ?
Well, it is a dedication to myself and thousands of fellow suffering road users like myself. You all know who you are. Everyday we take to the roads to get to work to earn a living. And everyday we get pushed around by almost everything on the road : motorbikes, heavy vehicles, traffic police escorting so-caled 'VIPs', and other cars on the road. I am sure you, like me, have lost your temper countless times. How many times have you wanted to get down and bash that idiot in the face ? We don't of course, because we are a sensible lot and we know violence leads nowhere (doesn't make it easy though at the heat of the moment).
Well, I have always been taught, since young, that the 'PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD'. Since I am quite well versed with the pen, so what better way to vent my frustration and anger than to pen it down into a blog.
How will I do it ? Well, since it IS my personal blog, I am afraid only my own tales will be featured. Obviously it will be from my perspective and point of view. But give me time and I am confident I will prove how I am able to expand it to all sides of the coin.
As I have been toying with this blog idea for a very long time, I have taken lots of photos with my handphone. At one time, this was the only way for me to relieve my frustration - take photos of the culprits, with the intention of putting them into 'print' on the web. Well, so now I finally do it.
So, to all those people who have been driving like you own the road, whether you know it or not, this blog IS dedicated t you : The 'Great' Malaysia Driver, and I might add, the rudest, most kia-su drivers in the world !
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