Driving in the Philippines requires utmost patience and total concentration. Being on the road is a daunting experience since you will not only share the road to other cars, you will also share it to jeepneys, tricycles, motorcycles, trucks and most especially buses that drives like crazy. So, if you want to go from Point A to Point B in this country safe and sound, I suggest you read on!
- Keep cool. Remain calm. Stay collected. – The first thing you need to do while driving in the Philippines is to keep in mind that you need to stay cool and remain calm even in the midst of frustrating situations. As the saying goes, “Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it.”
- Be courteous and never take other drivers’ behaviors on the road seriously/personally- Some Filipino drivers are very possessive of the roads they’re driving on, so instead of egging them on a fight, just smile and be on your way.
- Stay alert, be aware of your surroundings, and practice defensive driving–always. – No one knows when accidents will occur. Remember; don’t ever, ever drive if you, or anyone else, think that you may have had too much to drink.
- Buckle up, use your side and rear-view mirrors, and maintain a safe distance all the time. – Before driving, buckle up, and maintain a safe distance from other cars, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
- Plan your route ahead- Planning your destination beforehand can save you from a lot of trouble ahead. If research your route diligently, you can avoid traffic jams and road blocks because you already know which roads to take.
- Leave early if you can– Here in the Philippines, being stuck on traffic is almost a part of everyone’s daily routine. So if you want to avoid this, you have to leave your house 2 to 3 hours ahead of time.
- Tune in to traffic reports on the radio– Regularly tune in to your favorite radio station, because most of the radio stations report about the traffic. This is truly helpful for the drivers because they will know which roads to travel.
- Be mindful of pedestrians, motorcycles, tricycles, “kuligligs” and bicycles. – Here in the Philippines, when some drivers see a pedestrian crossing the road, they will just continuously beep their horn and drive fast. This is not always the instance, but be careful nevertheless and stay attentive.
- Leave your ride in a safe car park – Don’t park in unfamiliar dark places, just go and find the nearest and safest car park service to leave your vehicle.
- Make sure your car is in good running condition all the time. – Always check your car before using it to make sure that it’s in good condition.
- Avoid honking your horn at the slightest provocation and don’t make a habit of flashing your headlights to on-coming traffic, – Don’t do it, because it’s so rude. “A moment of patience in a moment of anger prevents a thousand moments of regret.” – Ali Ibn Talib
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