A dream – organized traffic plan for Colombo
27 Jan
If we have a separate lane for motor bicycle riders and tuk tuks, they will not trouble themselves and other motorists by creeping between vehicles. The road development authority should plan to expand the road by at least 6 feets for this lane. If we have money, that can be developed in a flyover type.
paving separate lane for motor cycles and tuk tuks will definitely minimize accident rates and the probability to accidents.
I know suggesting is easier than implementing. But with the increase of number of vehicles on Colombo roads, we should have solutions to minimize accidents.
No one can restrict the number of vehicles on roads. If someone is trying to do that, there should be strategic plans to cover needs of the people. Also, there should be researches to find out the patterns of vehicle usage. increase of motor cars, bicycles, buses and other vehicles…
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Driving in Colombo
21 JanI dont have an idea of how this post is applicable to other Asian countries. But driving in Colombo is just like driving in a play area with electric cars. There are tuk tuks creeping all over the road between vehicles. motor bicycles are same. they creep from left, right, front and back. We should have eyes in all the directions to see from which direction one bike comes and creep. Driving has became an effort of saving others lives. Specially lives of riders and tuk tuk people.
Respecting others is less in Colombo roads. All are trying to run, run and run like crazy people. people who own prado, montero and other high class vehicles think they know driving very well and they dont care about other motorists. people who have been given company vehicles dont care about how they drive cos damage to the vehicle is not a burden to them.
when you drive, just remember one thing. THERE IS A VEHICLE BEHIND YOU, WHICH FOLLOWS YOUR LIGHTS. If you brake the vehicle suddenly, follower will not have time to control his / her vehicle and he / she will knock on your vehicle. Also, no matter how many creepers are there. think of their families. there are kids who are waiting at homes until they come home. Patience is the best practice on the road in Colombo.
I was a short tempered person when I got into the vehicle. Sometimes I had get into fights with crazy drivers. But now I know. when someone troubles you signalling unnecessarily or trying to creep between your vehicle and other, allow that person to go 1st. Just because they are impatient, why we get into the same crazy position? no matter it hurts your self-esteem. Allow them to pass u. That is the greatest thing you can do for your own safety.
Once my husband told me. ‘waiting one second may save your life’ I never forget that. So you should too.