Friday, July 25, 2008

Car's brake is useless in Penang...

First of all, I believe that car manufacturers should not provide braking mechanism to some Penang motor drivers. Brake is an important mechanism in all modes of transports. Brake can help drivers to slow down their vehicle and stopping it from hitting other people. Without brake, you will crash into trees, knock down people, bang into other drivers and can kill the driver too. Well, killing that irresponsible driver is a good thing too. Why? Lesser an irresponsible driver lesser road accidents.

Most Penang drivers are rude and driving courtesy appears null at all times on the road. For more than six months on Penang road I have yet to see a polite driver allowing another car to pass or turn before their turn. I see this in Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. Penang island is a small island, not as big as Singapore, but the driving courtesy is zero. Zero. Penang drivers speed like there's no tomorrow. Penang drivers cut people's lane without even turning to say "Excuse Me". I believe Lim Guan Eng should come out with a campaign called 'Good Penang Driving Courtesy'.

Sometimes when I see car accidents in Penang my mind will say this, "with Penang's driver kind of attitude... accidents are inevitable" Can Penang drivers slow down and drive at a decent speed, can't they? From my observation, I dare to say NO. They won't slow down. If they see a car about to turn into their lane, they will accelerate. If they see you are slow, they tried to overtake you even though an oncoming car from the opposite is near. If they see a STOP sign, they do not bother to press the brake. Now, this enforce my belief that car manufacturers should save their manufacturing cost by removing the brake pads, brake fluids, and brake pedal for this crazy drivers. Let them just speed and knock themselves out.

With the brake remove, everyone is happy. I am very sure, the insurance policy sellers will have a good day coming out with new policies to sell. Car manufacturers can earn profit. Government will have less irresponsible drivers to think about. Funeral parlors will have more businesses. Hospital can earn more for the car accident's treatment and the list goes on. Sometimes, Penang drivers make me feel angry because they just don't drive with their brains. Penang island is a small state and roads are narrower too. Narrower roads meaning you have to be extra careful in driving your car.

I like living in Penang but driving in Penang is hazardous. To those Penangites who think they can drive like a Wild Wild West... should also think about the consequences when you hit someone. When you hit someone, semua muka menjadi masam...

william wilstroth... crazy Penang drivers...