Safety

[AnuVaYan]

Use the signal lights before changing lanes. Di ba para may advance warning yung mga drivers na malapit sa iyo kung ano gagawin mo, kung saan ka pupunta? E kasi dumadami na rin ang drivers ngayon na gumagamit nga ng signal lights, pero sabay sa pag kabig ng manibela, so medyo useless na din yun nagulat na din yung nasa likod mo.

Minsan naman yung iba naka pila sa lane na pa deretso, liliko pala wala man lang signal, tapos syempre damay na sa pag antay yung mga kotse sa likod niya. Although pwede naman mag change ng lane yung nasa likod, the thing is, naka abala ka na kasi mali pwesto mo.

[len2]

for me..

*always practice DEFENSIVE driving...
*wag un sugod ng sugod, mnsan ambilis mgpatakbo kala mo natatae!
*umalis ng maaga para d ma-late at di magmadali...
*stay ALERT.. mnsan kht matino mgdrive nababangga pa rin coz of the reckless drivers sa paligid...
*always check ur gulong & breaks b4 travelling..
*use seatbelt RELIGIOUSLY...
*never underestimate the use of SIGNAL LIGHTS...
*PATIENCE is a MUST, hold ur TEMPER coz madalas init ng ulo nagsisimula mga away & gitgitan sa kalsada.
*mind the road, not ur FONE
*avoid LOUD MUSIC while driving, you might not be aware but it affects your driving performance.. (you dont want ur TSIKOT look like a CELLFONE ringing w/ POLYPHONIC TONE on the road sa tindi ng BASS mo, ayt?)

[cutedoc]

guilty... for using cellphone, for changing lanes, right side overtaking, not using seatbelts, unpatience, sugod ng sugod...

pero mas maingat na ako ngayon.

ok to have first aid kit sa kotse niyo ,pero check it once in a while baka expired na yung mga nakalagay dun or natuyo na nag betadine, include flashlight, car charger, swiss army or mac gyver tool for emergency

[Hanren]

I learned a scary lesson yesterday.

While on my way to Manaoaog Pangasinan, I decided to park at a curb to buy something at a store along the highway (there was no shoulder). Before I opened the door, I first looked and checked at the side view mirror for incoming vehicles. Seeing none, I decided to open the door and step out of the vehicles.

Horror of horrors, on the opposite lane, a speeding pickup has overtaken a tricycle just as I was stepping out. I was maybe an inch away from the passing pickup and I could feel the strong rush of wind pushing the car door. I felt I had another chance at life.

Lesson1: Always check both lanes on the road everytime you step out of the vehicle. Some vehicles on the opposite lane might not see you or are just plain dumb and careless..

Lesson2: As for the pickup, the driver should have had alerted me through his horn. Unfortunately, he or she blew the horn just as the vehicle was already in a critical situation. Can't blame him/her. Nabigla lang naman siguro siya but it is also important to consider these things happening.

To Fellow Tsikoteers: I hope you won't have to experience something as scarey as this. Doble ingat lang lalo na pag humihinto sa highway.

[rey_rya]

Parang delikado atang magpark sa isang curve lalot walang shoulder. I never do that , maghahanap na lang ako ng medyo diretsong kalsada (of course na may store kung may bibilhin ako). So, no offense meant siguro ito ung lesson 3.

[Elroi]

magkaiba yung curb sa curve... no offense meant din..


add ko lang.. always check your spare tire, jack and tire wrench. madalas malimutan ito lalo na kung nasa ilalim ng trunk nakalagay. i had a flat tire last week and unfortunately, malambot pala yung spare tire. buti na lang may malapit na vulcanizing..

[the_wildthing]

Cars and stupidity don't mix well.

We need better driver education.

[rey_rya]

magkaiba yung curb sa curve... no offense meant din..
Ahh.. oo nga ano..sorry..was thinking of the curve...heheheh

add ko lang.. always check your spare tire, jack and tire wrench. madalas malimutan ito lalo na kung nasa ilalim ng trunk nakalagay. i had a flat tire last week and unfortunately, malambot pala yung spare tire. buti na lang may malapit na vulcanizing..

Ahh ..oo nga ano...sorry...was thinking of the curve...hehehe

[Hanren]

Parang delikado atang magpark sa isang curve lalot walang shoulder. I never do that , maghahanap na lang ako ng medyo diretsong kalsada (of course na may store kung may bibilhin ako). So, no offense meant siguro ito ung lesson 3.

actually, directo yung daan at that time (1/4 ng sasakyan nasa daan, 3/4 nasa gilid na) pero hindi ko rin ine expect na ganon pala yung mangyayari. It was sort of taking an unneccessary risk yung magpark sa gilid ng isang highway kahit na naka on pa hazard lights mo..

[rey_rya]

Oo, sa Pangasinan ang kikitid ng highway tapos kapiraso lang ung shoulder na damuhan pa, then taniman na agad.(taga-Pangasinan ako). Kaya ako,pinipilit kong makarating sa medyo maluwag na lugar para sa mga necessities.

[peklat]

yap.... napansin kodin sa panggasinan iyan, satuwing dadaan ako. wala bang planong palaparin ang kalsada??? in future???

[Hanren]

yap.... napansin kodin sa panggasinan iyan, satuwing dadaan ako. wala bang planong palaparin ang kalsada??? in future???

Sa Urdaneta lang ata ginagawa yan eh.Yung road widening. Hehehe..

Maraming puwedeng gawin para lumapad ang mga daan pero ang nangyayari kasi kung minsan ginagawa na lang patuyuan ng "ilik" o palay ng mga taga doon (lalo na kapag nasemento na yung shoulder). Kung minsan nga.. sa daan mismo sila nagpapatuyo ng palay (this is especially true to secondary roads sa pangasinan). I am not against their livelihood pero paano naman ang safety?

[pup2]

Parang delikado atang magpark sa isang curve lalot walang shoulder. I never do that , maghahanap na lang ako ng medyo diretsong kalsada (of course na may store kung may bibilhin ako). So, no offense meant siguro ito ung lesson 3.

This should be posted on the foreheads of all the drivers of provincial buses !!!

[pup2]

I've had 1 semi-major accident in my life -- when I changed from a gas to a diesel vehicle. I realized it was a very difficult shift since the much slower acceleration rate of the diesel made me impatient -- not to mention the overly reclined seats at the time which lowered my situational awareness.

A few years after, I had a smallish accident that wasn't my fault. It was then I realized it was also important to PRAY since accidents are, by definition, unintentional.

After that, I rode for a couple of years with one of the WORST drivers I've ever been with but who, with God's grace, only had numerous small scrapes. I learned a lot from this.

I haven't had an accident since -- for at least a decade now.

[Jun aka Pekto]

If it rains, slow down, especially in the Philippines. I've had some close calls while riding a PUV.

Seatbelts save lives. Very very true. My wife's cousin had gotten into 3 rollovers in the snow. Yet, she survived them all because she wore her seatbelt. Her close friend also got into a snow/ice rollover. Unfortunately, she wasn't wearing a seatbelt when it happened. She was tossed out of her vehicle and was dead before she reached the hospital. Tsk tsk. The life of a pretty Fil-Am wasted so young....

[lc1]

[SIZE=3]Traffic Right of Way Rules are:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]1) First Time Vehicle Rule[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]At all intersections without "stop" or "yield" signs, slow down and prepare to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or about to enter it.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]2) Same Time Vehicle Rule[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]At all intersections without "stop" or "yield" signs (or with stops in all directions), yield to the vehicle on your right if it has reached the intersection at the same time as your vehicle.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]3) Stop Signs[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Stop at any limit line or crosswalk. Yield to all approaching vehicles on the ‘through street’ (a street on which the through movement of traffic is given preference), go only when it is safe for you to cross. Approaching vehicles should slow down and allow you to get across safely.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]4) Left Turn[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Signal left turn and yield to approaching traffic until it is completely safe to finish the turn.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]5) Rotonda[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Vehicles around the rotunda have the right-of-way over vehicles which are just about to enter.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]When entering a highway from a driveway, yield the right-of-way to traffic on the highway. Never insist on taking the right-of-way if other drivers are not following the rules, let them have the right-of-way even if it belongs to you to prevent possible accidents; however, do not always insist on others going ahead of you, slowing and stopping may delay the flow of traffic.[/SIZE]

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[Satio]

[SIZE=3]Traffic Right of Way Rules are:[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]4) Left Turn[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Signal left turn and yield to approaching traffic until it is completely safe to finish the turn.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]5) Rotonda[/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Vehicles around the rotunda have the right-of-way over vehicles which are just about to enter.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=3]When entering a highway from a driveway, yield the right-of-way to traffic on the highway. Never insist on taking the right-of-way if other drivers are not following the rules, let them have the right-of-way even if it belongs to you to prevent possible accidents; however, do not always insist on others going ahead of you, slowing and stopping may delay the flow of traffic.[/SIZE]

ADD: When entering a highway coming from a Toll Booth/Gate, Gas Station, Street, etc. always start from the outer lane to "Speed Up" before merging to inner lane.

*Sometimes we do not notice that we are the cause of traffic or we slows down the traffic.*

[eya]

nice safety first and always..

[tokmik]

Seat belts are actually for your safety! They hold you/keeps you intact incase of an accident or an emergency brakes. I have seen a survivor from a rolled car, as he had his safety belt on just think in this line and gather your points for the speach!

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w w w pinnaclesecurity c o m

[artlynn]

to admins and mods,

i think we should have a "safety" thread for the tsikot community.
a simple reminder lang to our fellow motorists, passengers...there are incidents kasi na maaari nating maiiwasan if we practice safety.

if we love our family, its not too late... it should start from us.

Bro,
May alam ba ayo kung saan makakabili ng TIRE PRESSURE WIRELESS MONITORING SYSTEM sa atin?
Artlynn