The world has many forms of communication. There is the written form that I am practising right now. There is also the spoken form, which for some people can be quite colourful. Not to be left out is communication through the use of hand gestures which is extremely popular amongst users on the road.
The car and its effect on the common sensibility of humans is my topic for today. I don't quite understand what happens to the sanity of people once they slip behind the wheel, but evidence would seem to indicate that they leave it at home or at work. Once the car engines starts the KL roads are never the same.
At home most people are thoughtful, rational beings with the utmost consideration for their fellow beings. Once behind the wheel and on the open road, these same folks turn into rampaging elephants with less concern for their fellow drivers.
What is it about cars and humans that don't mix? Is it the lack of space inside the car? Are the carbon monoxide fumes too thick? Is the deco hanging from the rear view mirror getting in the drivers' eyes?
If only the answers were that simple. It's actually a cause and effect scenario that is at the root of the problem. The amateur Michael Schumachers of the world cause accidents, with the effect being a sharp increase in four-letter words, upturned middle fingers and just about everyone's blood pressure.
People drive too fast and too close to each other, and for what? To get to the next red light ten seconds earlier than the other guy? Nobody ever got sprayed with champagne for being first to an intersection.
I think a little perspective is in order. The driving public needs to slow down a little, take a look around and show some courtesy on the road. It's better than being dead. After all, funeral convoys aren't known for setting speed records.
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