MIXED SIGNALS
15/09/99
There's danger driving in the rain. Not from slippery roads or poor visibility but from a strange breed
of Malaysian drivers who turned on their hazard lights at the slightest drizzle. Just a tiny raindrop and
these drivers will drive around gleefully with all the signal lights flashing. Could it be a case of misguided
caution or some form of twisted logic? Don't these drivers understand that the hazard lights
are to be used only when the car is stalled or immobile. That's why it's also called the emergency
lights. On the subject of driving, there's another hazard on the North-South Highway. Apart from
the dangers of stray buffalos and bland nasi lemak, one has to contend with another strange
breed of drivers. They cruise along at exactly 110kph on the outside lane. They won't
bulge even if you flash or tailgate them. The road belongs to them because they are
law abiding citizens who keep to the speed limits religiously . No, I'm not one of the speed
freaks breathing down their bumpers. I drive an old jalopy so I keep to the left lane most
of the time. But thanks to these 'law abiding' drivers, I'm in constant danger because the faster
vehicles (usually the express buses) always end up overtaking them on the left.
See also Go Look Stop
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