Emergency Lane And The Lack Of It

Emergency lanes, usually found in highways and dual-carriage roads, are mainly used by emergency services to reach their intended destinations as quick as possible. It is also a place where motorists are able to stop during a REAL EMERGENCY.

Nowadays, this lane has been abused countless of times. Motorists have been using it to cut queues. Using it as a way to speed ahead in a traffic jam. Using it for listening to a phone call.

The last reason was a bad one recently. This decision has cost 2 lives (http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/3/12/nation/10900521&sec=nation). But the fault is not the driver who stopped but the idiot who used the emergency lane to speed. The idiot has claimed 2 innocent lives. I wonder how he will live the rest of his life after knowing the fact that his stupidity and idiocy has killed 2 innocent people.

Overtaking On Emergency Lane Galore Part II

Date: 7th November 2010
Venue: NSE South Bound

Car Plate No.: WQW 7119
Car Made: Mazda 3
Car Colour: Green

Car Plate No.: WRT 4434
Car Made: Perodua Myvi
Car Colour: Silver

Car Plate No.: WSC 5934
Car Made: Nissan X-Trail
Car Colour: Grey

Car Plate No.: WSM 2434
Car Made: Proton Persona
Car Colour: Silver

Car Plate No.: WTH 5959
Car Made: Perodua Myvi
Car Colour: Grey

Car Plate No.: WTQ 9093
Car Made: Toyota Altis
Car Colour: White

Overtaking On Emergency Lane Galore Part I

Date: 7th November 2010
Venue: NSE South Bound

Car Plate No.: ABH 9840
Car Made: Proton Saga
Car Colour: White

Car Plate No.: ADL 3828
Car Made: Toyota Prado
Car Colour: White

Car Plate No.: BHY 1306
Car Made: Perodua Myvi
Car Colour: Black

Car Plate No.: JKF 9028
Car Made: Toyota Camry
Car Colour: Gold

Car Plate No.: WKE 5053
Car Made: Hyumdai Atos
Car Colour: Silver

Car Plate No.: WMD 7903
Car Made: Honda Jazz
Car Colour: Silver

The Middle Lane

There's always something special with the middle lane of a three lane road or highway. It is like the gathering place of slow drivers, drivers who should have been on the left lane, but no, they would usually take a leisurely stroll on the middle lane.

I don't have an issue with drivers on the middle lane. They do piss me off when they drive 20%-30% slower than the speed limit. Haven't they studied the rules when taking their license? The middle lane is the FAST lane. If you wanna go slow, by all means use the left lane. Please don't be a nuisance and clog up the middle lane.

If you were doing that in Germany, you would have already been stopped by the police and be given a nice love letter.

Please remember what you have learned in driving school. Left lane is the sloooooow lane, where all of you road hogs should be. The middle lane is the fast lane, which is the reason for a speed limit. And all you hogs don't ever think of using the right lane. That's for overtaking and should be at least 10% faster than the speed limit. Not for you go a wee bit faster than you already are to take over a slower hog than you. You can cause serious accidents with that dumb action!

So, please be considerate and don't clog the middle lane. Fuel is not that expensive according to our beloved government so it won't hurt your wallet by stepping on your accelerator more. If you are so concerned on fuel cost, don't spend your money on Japanese, Continental, nor American cars. Belilah buatan Malaysia and drive the very fuel efficient Kancil or Viva. But do remember to stay in the proper lane.

Sekian terima kasih.

27 September 2010 II

Car Plate No.: WNW 669
Car Made: Toyota Camry
Car Colour: Black
Venue: Kesas Highway
Reason: Squeezing through the emergency lane


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