Thursday, March 29, 2007

Signal It, Then Turn!

"What to do, Malaysian drivers what..." that's what Oliver told me when i told him about how reckless some drivers can be when they do not properly use their signal lights.

Nope, i'm not stereotyping every single Malaysians holding the wheel. Not all drivers on the road got off with the 'kopi licence'. I salute those who abide the rules and regulation, slowing down when the traffic light turns ember, or stopping at the red light at 2am. Is just that, there are times these group of people pisses me off.

Not too long ago, i wrote an article for theSun's U! section the youths's (read: my church friends) opinion on Malaysians' social ethic, about the time when Malaysia was ranked the third rudest country worldwide. Sometimes, what they say about Malaysians and their attitude is just so true, but then again, it's up to you to decide that fact. To read the article, CLICK HERE.

Well, back to the signal light issue in hand. Sometimes, there are those who turn left (or right) which giving the other drivers a chance to know what to do next. Imagine trying to turn right at the T-junction. A car coming from your right just decided to abruptly turn left without a warning. I find this disturbing. He/she wasted my anticipation time to turn right.

Another case is where the signal light is abused. Using the same scenario, but this time, the idiot signal left. As you are prepared to drive out to the clear street, this driver passes the left turning, and drive on through. I also find this disturbing.

I believe people should be re-educated on the purpose and uses of that stick sticking out near the steering wheel. There are times i feel like drivers who abuse the indicator lights should be shot at sight. *argh*

But should they be shot? That's the question.


Love & Peace!~

BC?

4 comments:

Monsta said...

shooot them all!!! anime style of course

Oliver said...

"What to do, Malaysian drivers what..." that's what Oliver....

Huh..Did i say that???

BlurChu? said...

HAHAHA!~

We should do that, Raymond! Shooting ala Beyond the Grave-style!

And you did, Oliver, O-yet-of-little-memory! I was sending you back home when you said that!


BC?

Anonymous said...

Turn signals used to signal and alert other drivers and passersby around you of your road presence and driving intentions. It plays an important role on our safety and of our fellow driver. But, there are those drivers who doesn't know how to use their mercedes turn signal. This sometimes leads to car accidents. It is really annoying when you get to pass to a fellow motorist that doesn't know how to use one. I guess there are still lots of of uneducated drivers!! :(