Articles about Safety Tips

#facepalm

Ten years ago, if you had asked if we'd reach a point where drivers would be stepping out of moving cars to dance for social media, we would've... you know what? Forget it. Back then people were already planking on

Memorize these steps

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. We might not always recognize it, but Metro Manila residents live in constant fear of the "Big One," the massive once-in-a-millennium

First of all, don't panic

It's the moment all drivers dread. The sound of raindrops on your windshield suddenly becomes a hard, chattering torrential downpour. You're suddenly surrounded by a sea of flashing brake and hazard lights as other drivers panic brake. Others continue on

Stay alert and be prepared

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. These are chaotic times we live in. No matter where you go with your car, you should always be aware of your surroundings. It'

There's more to owning a car than we think

You casually look at the calendar on your smartphone and realize that it's been a week since you first took delivery of your four-wheeled pride and joy. In that time you've become more familiar with your faithful steed (particularly

For those who want to go fast

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here.No matter how thrilling it might be to overtake those granny-shifting cars along EDSA, the fact remains that few of us will ever

More reason to get ample rest

You (should) already know that driving under the influence is a danger not only to yourself, but also to the pedestrians and other motorists around you. It's a simple enough thing to avoid. However, another dangerous practice that people do all-

Odd-even, anyone?

The East side of Manila consists of a few cities and municipalities nestled so closely together that determining your postal address can sometimes be tricky. Still, the area is home to some unique sights and roads that you wouldn't find anywhere

Starring a Formula 1 legend

If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. It goes without saying: if you're going to drink, don't get behind the wheel. It's as simple as that.Dutch brewing

And it comes with nifty features

With all the chaos on the road these days, you can never be too careful. It's a good thing we now have dashboard cameras to give us an added layer of security and peace of mind when we sit behind the

Water does more to your car than you think

We don't need to remind you that the rain can be dangerous. Living in a tropical country, we are all too familiar with the harsh realities of perennial flooding. But even in the absence of six-foot-deep floods, it pays

Can we give them an A for effort?

Yesterday's "Metro Manila Shake Drill" was one for the books. Everything went smoothly, and it looks like the city-wide exercise served its purpose. For all the recent hoopla involving tow trucks and unscrupulous towing personnel, you've got to hand

Very timely driving tips

Believe it or not, driving is fun! While modern-day urban traffic has made driving something most of us dread more than a trip to the dentist, it remains quite an enjoyable activity--especially if you really like cars. It becomes even

First of 3-part video series

We're sure you love going on road trips. Whether to the beach or into the mountains--with family or friends--road trips are always the perfect opportunity to de-stress, relax and have an all-around good time. All you need

In Brazil, wrong navigation proved fatal

Traffic in Metro Manila is like entering Dante's Inferno: "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here." No one who encounters traffic leaves unaffected. It is a tiring, soul-sucking and depressing occurrence that a motorist never gets used to.And because

Know your rights

One of the speakers at yesterday's "Anti-Kidnapping Action and Prevention Forum" was a guy named Francis, a kidnap-for-ransom victim himself. He shared that he had been abducted by people pretending to be the police. Francis may just be

Stay safe, everyone!

Early this week, a disturbing photo taken along EDSA circulated in Twittersphere. Showing armed men alighting from vehicles and pointing guns at a fenced-in SUV, the picture had been taken in broad daylight--the screenshot showed 2:46pm as the time