When greeting a Filipino driver, slowly lower your window and be prepared to
greet the driver with: Tang namo, bobo. However, if you have been
already addressed by a fellow driver, reply with a joyful Tang namo rin,
gago.
On Turn signals
If a driver in another lane turns on the turn signal, do not let him go into
your lane. In fact, press the accelerator and start driving right next to
him/her. The fellow driver will probably greet you and you already know what to
do.
On Traffic Lights
These amusing artifacts hang from intersections for no apparent reason.
Sometimes you will see drivers stop to see the colors change on these lights (a
fascinating experience). Government officials (specifically police) believe that
each color stands for an instruction for drivers to follow.
From pure observation I have determined the following instructions for each
color: Yellow light: accelerate your car as much as possible.
Red light: this light gives permission to the next five to six cars to go
through.
Green: reduce speed and wait for the five to six cars passing through their
respective red lights.
Little-known-fact: Time to start honking your horn, as soon as the light
turns green: 1.5 seconds.
On Changing Lanes
Changing lanes has been elevated to an art form in the Philippines. First of
all, no matter what you do, never turn on your turn signal or otherwise you'll
stimulate the reaction described above. Second, swerve your car uncontrollably
to the lane you want to change, preferably if you end up within inches of a car
in that lane. At this point a greeting from the other driver may be in order. To
perfect your change of lanes, reduce the speed of your car dramatically in a
matter of seconds and you will see an action packed reaction from the car behind
you.
On Traffic Jams
Traffic Jams are teeming with fun filled activities such as:
- Honking your horn rhythmically.
- Put on make-up (usually female drivers only)
- Nose-pickers sightseeing. (not to be confused with people who scratch
their brains through their nose) - Reduce speed to watch whatever is causing the traffic jam. Add excitement
by trying to see if you know the parties involved. (note: every Filipino
driver is obliged to do this) - Lose weight by sweating like a pig as a result of a lack of air
conditioning. - Greet other drivers.
- Practice lane changing.
- Play the game: Let's see how close I can get to you before rear-ending
you.
On Pedestrians
These individuals are an annoyance to the Filipino driver. If you see
pedestrians on your way, accelerate your car to let them know who's the boss. If
you are at an intersection, let the pedestrians know you want to proceed by
accelerating your car and honking at the last possible moment.
On Social Situations
Bumping into a friend while driving (not to be taken literally) is a joyful
occasion. Drivers should reduce speed and stop their cars in the middle of the
street and chit chat. What about other drivers? Well, they can wait.
On Highway Driving
Bottleneck Formation: To accomplish this type of driving, cars must
block all lanes by driving at the same speed and side by side (to avoid other
cars to pass). It is important to drive at a speed at least 20 mph below the
speed limit.
The Three-Lane-Change : This movement requires a lot of precision and
creativity. It should be done around the highest number of cars possible and in
a matter of seconds to create what others may refer to as widespread panic.
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