Safety

[nugundam93]

Even worse are people who refuse to wear seatbelts just because "magugusot suot ko."

dahilan naman ng dad ko is "nasasakal ako eh".

sarap din siya sakalin pag sinasabi niya yan. buti sana if his head is hard enough to protect him once his head hits anything hard inside the car, eh hindi naman. given the way that he drives pa, he ABSOLUTELY needs a seatbelt.

sa subic lang siya voluntarily magsusuot ng seatbelt. gahhhhhhh.

i nominate my dad sa "you can't teach old dogs new tricks" category.

[Elroi]

OT: haha.. ganyan din ako dati, pasaway.. tas' pag naobliga magsuot, nasa ilalim ng kili-kili nakalagay at di sa shoulder.. pero since i witnessed an accident a few years ago, i started wearing one and wear it properly..

sumobra naman yata ngayon, kasi pag-start ko pa lang ng engine suot agad seatbelt kahit sa kabilang block lang punta. and i never roll hanggat di naka-seatbelt lahat ng sakay ko..


back to topic: always have a first-aid kit sa vehicle... you'll never know when you need one..

[mbeige]

Some things na kinaugalian ng Pinoy that should be changed.

Idling for long periods of time in parking lots like SM Megamall can be dangerous because of CO inhalation & poisoning.

When working on the cars, patayin naman sana yung sigarilyo. You never know if a spark would develope or an explosion occur because of that.

Fixing a flat in the middle of the road is just as dangerous for the ill-fated driver and for others who might not see the vehicle/driver on time.

The road conditions are much worse for the tires, suspension and chassis components of one's vehicle so one needs to have them checked on a regular basis to avoid breakdowns. This is especially true for those who love to go out of town and use the N/SLEX.

Since there is no speed limit in and around the Metropolis, it is advised to go with the flow. However, if somebody wants to pass you please have courtesy to yield if there is space to move into. Actually in essence, try to yield when you can. This prevents init ng ulo, allows one to increase his margin for error, and provides smoother driving (kaysa sa gitgitan).

Buckle up and ask your rear seating passengers to buckle up too. This is especially true for higher vehicles like vans and SUVs because of the higher possibility of roll-over.

Try to have emergency items readily available. First aid kits, emergency tools, filters, spare items like bulbs, etc that would keep you safe and out of harm's way is much better than having none at all. Keep a good phone charger too, your battery well-charged, alternator properly working and belts checked frequently to avoid stalled a stalled vehicle with no means to contact relatives/friends. Loose change also helps when you need to have somebody assist you should the situation call for it.

Situational awareness is key to avoiding accidents. When drowsy, sleepy, exhausted or on medication, avoid driving. This info should be in your manuals too. Have somebody else drive for you, or if not, then try to get some rest before driving.

Do not always assert your right of way. The welfare of others comes first.

[baiskee]

back to topic: always have a first-aid kit sa vehicle... you'll never know when you need one..

wala pa kong first aid kit.

how about fire extinguishers? meron ba kayo sa rides nyo? di ba dapat din i-refill to in a certain period of time?

[karl88]

our car has a first aid kit, a fire extinguisher, a portable air compressor, jumper cables, gloves and a reflectorized vest.

OT: a relative of mine performed CPR to a fellow passenger who passed out in an airport. they called for a doctor among the passengers....he responded to the call...eh doctor nga siya...pero dentista. nagkamalay yung tao, but suffered a very sore chest.

[OTEP]

Re: fire extinguishers

You can buy a fire extinguisher with a guage or test button so you'll know if it still has charge. First Alert has a fire extinguisher with a test button. If button does not pop up, then its not holding pressure. Also has a very sturdy mount so the extinguisher will not fly and hurt you in case of a violent crash.

Other stuff:
-First aid kit (yung may quick reference instructions para kahit sino pwede gumamit)
-Life Hammer (they're back in stock sa SM City Hardware Php229.75/ea.)

-Tow Strap with D-shackles (available in off-road shops. Yung sa akin padala ng fellow Tsikoteer)
-Jumper cables
-Safety goggles
-Hard hat with reflector
-EWD
-Hand held halogen lamp
-Battery operated flashlight
-Socket-powered flashlight
-Battery-free flashlight
-Tie-down straps
-Leather gloves
-Surgical gloves (para hindi madumihan kamay when changing tires)

[eya]

nice safety first and always..

[nugundam93]

ako rin, i buckle up kahit 'round the block lang. i once tried driving to the gas station sa labasan namin, which was about 500m away, without buckling...i felt super praning and a bit shaky when i got to petron. i'll never do it again.

OT: otep, san ka nakabili ng tow cable? i went to concorde sa virra mall 3 days ago, the tow cable they were selling didn't look like it could pull a pajero (minimum load).

[Picard]

Ako nga bago pa magstart e seatbelt muna. hehe! ang ayaw ko lang yung mga 2-pt. seatbelt (yung parang sa mga eroplano). Yung nakakamatay yun. May nagkwento sakin minsan, nakasakay sa gitna ng VERSA L300, yung stomach belt ang gamit niya...frontal collision, labas lahat ng bituka niya dahil sa seatbelt...cause of death..?


Kahit sa mga sedan, sa likod, yung gitna dapat 3-pt. seatbelt ang standard.

[OTEP]

Lapbelts are still better than no belts. Just make sure they wrap snugly around your pelvis. Kung maluwag siya, yes it can go up to the level of the abdomen.

AFAIK, 3pt belts ang L300 sa harap (no belts sa likod). Recently lang nagkaron ng ELR (retractor) ang L300. Halos lahat ng nasa daan ay manual type ang adjustment.