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Sexy_Momma
I do know how to drive and own a license. But like most Filipinos, I did not learn from a driving school. The theory test was a breeze, forget the practical test. Basically the examiner just wanted to know if I knew where the ignition key is.
My questions are:
Is there a speed limit within the city? I know expressway max is 110 kph.
Is there such a thing as priority is given to the right? (ie when a car is coming from a corner on your right hand side)
I'm asking because after just getting a european license, it's like a whole new world of rules and regulations for me. And it makes a lot of sense. Whereas when I was driving in Manila, I was driving cluelessly around.
Answer
IN REALITY, there are no speed limits ( you cant overspeed anyway, because of the traffic)
There are no "right of way" - just drive defensively , just because its a hassle getting your car fixed.
Keep you COOL - for sure some drivers will piss you off but always keep in mind that its a hassle to get your car fixed, specially if you only have 1 car , its not like here in the US for example they give you a temporary car to use while they fix your car, that doesnt happen in the Philippines.
An automatic car is more convenient if you have lots of GAS (Petrol) money to burn. A manual car will make your left leg ache (clutch) :-( (Good news: Spa massage is affordable there).
Just be vigilant when driving at night specially when you're alone, dont stop at anything or anyone.
Just make sure you have a camera handy just in case.
IN REALITY, there are no speed limits ( you cant overspeed anyway, because of the traffic)
There are no "right of way" - just drive defensively , just because its a hassle getting your car fixed.
Keep you COOL - for sure some drivers will piss you off but always keep in mind that its a hassle to get your car fixed, specially if you only have 1 car , its not like here in the US for example they give you a temporary car to use while they fix your car, that doesnt happen in the Philippines.
An automatic car is more convenient if you have lots of GAS (Petrol) money to burn. A manual car will make your left leg ache (clutch) :-( (Good news: Spa massage is affordable there).
Just be vigilant when driving at night specially when you're alone, dont stop at anything or anyone.
Just make sure you have a camera handy just in case.
How are Japanese car companies doing through all this?
mirzai_m
All the focus in the news is how the big 3 U.S. auto makers are screwed. How are Japanese car companies doing right now? We own Hondas because American cars flat-out suck.
Answer
I'm actually a Canadian living in Philippines temporarily and I see some effects of the economy also here but not as bad as in the US. Of course the Japanese also sell in the US so they are hurting too but since the Asian market is still some what stable they should pull through this and myself I won't be too surprised if some of the larger Japanese company's take over and buy out the US auto makers. Like something like Toyota buying out GM, I could see that happening if things got bad enough and it probably would be for the better too! The simple fact of the matter is the demand for cars will never go away since old cars wear out so eventually they need to be replaced no matter what.
To the Gripper: I have had lots of experience with domestic cars having owned nearly 30 of them and also working in a Ford dealer and in a transmission shop and in several autobody shops. The fact is 90% of American cars are complete junk! They are getting worse all the time, why do people always trust new car reviews? Time is what proves the quality of a vehicle. Ford's are actually the worst, their diesel trucks are beyond junk having junk engines and transmissions and they have a class action suit against them as of current for the defective transmissions they put in every Taurus and Sable ever built. I owned a 99 Taurus with low miles and it literally fell apart and cost me a small fortune. Did you think the Aerostar's or Windstars were good? They were both the biggest lemons to ever hit the road too! Then there is GM who has put a weak tranny in their half ton trucks for over 20 years now and over rated it's towing capacity. And then Dodge with their Caravan's with their junk transmissions. Again GM with their failing head gaskets on pretty much every model of vehicle they made since 1995, Sunfire, Venture, Grand AM to name a few....... Do a little research before you speck and no I'm not saying that all foreign cars are perfect either but they are a step up from an American car for the most part.
I'm actually a Canadian living in Philippines temporarily and I see some effects of the economy also here but not as bad as in the US. Of course the Japanese also sell in the US so they are hurting too but since the Asian market is still some what stable they should pull through this and myself I won't be too surprised if some of the larger Japanese company's take over and buy out the US auto makers. Like something like Toyota buying out GM, I could see that happening if things got bad enough and it probably would be for the better too! The simple fact of the matter is the demand for cars will never go away since old cars wear out so eventually they need to be replaced no matter what.
To the Gripper: I have had lots of experience with domestic cars having owned nearly 30 of them and also working in a Ford dealer and in a transmission shop and in several autobody shops. The fact is 90% of American cars are complete junk! They are getting worse all the time, why do people always trust new car reviews? Time is what proves the quality of a vehicle. Ford's are actually the worst, their diesel trucks are beyond junk having junk engines and transmissions and they have a class action suit against them as of current for the defective transmissions they put in every Taurus and Sable ever built. I owned a 99 Taurus with low miles and it literally fell apart and cost me a small fortune. Did you think the Aerostar's or Windstars were good? They were both the biggest lemons to ever hit the road too! Then there is GM who has put a weak tranny in their half ton trucks for over 20 years now and over rated it's towing capacity. And then Dodge with their Caravan's with their junk transmissions. Again GM with their failing head gaskets on pretty much every model of vehicle they made since 1995, Sunfire, Venture, Grand AM to name a few....... Do a little research before you speck and no I'm not saying that all foreign cars are perfect either but they are a step up from an American car for the most part.
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