Scared of parallel parking? Read this
Is there a ‘right’ way?
It's a debate we've seen floating around the internet for quite some time now. If anything, it's been around even before the dawn of the internet. That question is: Should you put the transmission to neutral first before shifting
These simple tips go a long way
Everyone knows that tires aren't cheap. If we're talking good quality tires (and you should really go for those), a set will easily ring up five digits in your bank account.However, tire maintenance seems to be an overlooked aspect
Are you using it properly?
Want to start a long and heated discussion? Bring up the subject of the usage of hazard lights. You're pretty much guaranteed to have debates and arguments along the way.Yes, there are proper ways to use these lights, and loads
It should be made illegal here too
There's no shortage of these kinds of drivers on the road, especially when it rains hard. We are, of course talking about those who turn on their hazard lights when the weather becomes a little wetter. We've mentioned it time
Even we weren’t immune to it
Here at Top Gear Philippines, we rather like the idea of driving in different countries. We think it's part of cultural immersion if you're in the mix of traffic in the country you're visiting. That said, most of the
This story was first published in 2023, but it’s just as relevant now
Countless times, videos of people standing in front of parking slots to reserve the space have gone viral-chances are you're reading this again because one such clip is making the rounds on Facebook.You may even remember one instance when
But no official rates just yet
Enrolling in a driving school isn't exactly cheap. Should you apply to a reputable and respected one, you're looking at around P3,000 at the very least. Of course, that will depend on what kind of course you will take,
But first, do not attempt on public roads
Like map reading and knowing your mom's phone number off by heart, you can add the humble handbrake turn to the list of skills that are dying out in the modern world.That's because the handbrake itself is dying out:
by Joe Holding
It doesn’t have to be a stressful ordeal
For anyone who has to drive a manual, slogging through rush hour traffic is a dreadful prospect. Whether it's heading to the office or coming home from a tiring shift, the motion of rowing gears and working the pedals for several
Being careless can mean disaster
An overtake is one of the most basic maneuvers every motorist should have in his or her arsenal. That said, messing it up can literally mean the difference between safely passing the slow car ahead or ending up in a wreck, so
by Drei Laurel
Do you have any to add to this list?
For those of us who drive on a regular basis, let's admit it: We don't exactly know all of the traffic violations as indicated by law. Sure, it's common sense for us to, say, not overtake on the shoulder,
All the items on this list were lifted from the LTO’s online portal
So you've finally learned how to drive and you have acquired a driver's license from the Land Transportation Office (LTO). Congrats! But as you may have expected, there's still a lot left to learn moving forward.Sure, you may
“Be kind”
Ask yourself: From whom did you learn most of your driving skills? Chances are your answer won't be an instructor or short driving course somewhere. Most of us probably know what we know behind the wheel because of a loved one.
by Drei Laurel
It’s a lot easier than most people may think
If there's one feature that a lot of us can appreciate in modern-day automatic cars, it's that most of them now come with a manual mode. Back then, you'd think such a luxury would be exclusive to the
The good, bad, and just yikes
Most of us learned how to drive thanks to our fathers. We grew up seeing what they do behind the wheel and, for some of us, we aspire to be half the driver our dads are. So to celebrate Fathers' Day, we
by Elaine Lara
Always, always be kind
I've long been putting off driving in Metro Manila. I simply cannot take it: The drivers and their me-first attitude; motorcycle riders and their blatant disregard for road rules; even my impatient coworkers who are notorious backseat drivers. There's
by Elaine Lara
Part 1 of Elaine Lara’s motoring awakening
My teammates have finally had it. After seven years of me calling shotgun and jumping into the backseat, they're now refusing to buy the excuse that I don't drive.I know how, that's for sure. But since I don'
You’ll need all the help you can get
You've probably heard the news about the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano earlier today. Ashfall from the said eruption has reached as far as Metro Manila as of writing, and this has become a problem for thousands of unlucky motorists that
This recent leg of the Eco-Driving Training program hosted 15 participants
Hino Motor Philippines (HMP) is one of the well-known truck and bus manufacturers in the country. Of late, it has made headlines as a consistent supporter of the Philippine government's Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. These efforts coincide with the
