Dear Myra

Dear Myra:

Driving in Philippine conditions is unique. You can't take away the cultural from it. There is no better formula than good anticipation. Certainly there is no substitute for good timing and road smarts. If you know that Filipino bus drivers stray beyond the yellow lane, forget the paradigm shift. Just adjust your driving to that given fact. Don't add to the pollution by bellowing with your car horn.

And MMDA traffic enforcers are the micro view of a whole country. They are prone to crave extra income from illegal means and they are not trained well enough. Maybe we will get there someday. That sublime place of first world efficiency. In the meantime, control your blood pressure by recognizing the nuances of Filipino behavior behind the wheel and on the road. Then drive merrily along with a smile.

But thanks for your concern for all of us.

Jose