As responsible drivers, it is our duty to follow the traffic rules. Failure to do so could result in dire circumstances, with some of the worst violations could result in fines and even imprisonment. In the Philippines, traffic violations had been a growing concern amongst law enforcers. Based on 2016 government data, there are over 209,830 cases of traffic regulations recorded in the area of Metro Manila. Human error is…
Drive around the country, and within the day, you will certainly catch some committing traffic violations. Ask them and surely, not one of them will likely claim that they do not know the law. When disobeying the traffic rules and regulations on the road, one simply throws road safety out of the window. Why? Because the creation of such legislation has the objective to ensure that everyone—driver and rider alike—would…
Accidents can strike anytime, anywhere, and to anyone—and driving on the road increases the odds that you meet one. These accidents can be very minor, while some are so fatal, thousands of lives are taken every year by these horrible car crashes. The Philippines, given its poor road conditions, stubborn drivers, loosely implemented driving laws, and an unideal topographical profile has not been a stranger to deadly road accidents, not…
Owning a car and driving it is much more than just putting the key in the ignition, starting it, flooring the pedal, and getting to your destination. It’s just as important, if not more, to practice road safety when you’re out and about with your vehicle in order to avoid unfortunate circumstances such as accidents. As of May 2017, the World Health Organization reported that about 1.25 million people die…
Perhaps, you’ve seen the Beast Mode viral video recently. If you haven’t, it’s a video of a guy who drives with his buddies somewhere near in NAIA. They joke around about “beast mode” driving wherein they’d pick on their innocent victim and try to cut or even scratch the other vehicle. This incident drew the ire of many netizens after it was shared on Top Gear Philippines’ Facebook page. Let’s…