Life is uncertain. No one can tell what lies ahead in our lives. I haven't met anyone who can really predict the outcome of whatever decisions they make. Sometimes even the most certain of situations can change in a flick of a finger.
In riding a motorcycle, everything is uncertain. One cannot just think that driving safely can bring him to his destination soundly. However careful you are, if the other drivers are not, you may still end up in a mishap.
Here are some riding tips (applicable in Philippine roads):
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| Do the deed, suffer the bleed |
- Avoid tailgating vehicles especially jeepneys as they tend to stop abruptly to load or unload passengers. Never expect these vehicles to stop in designated jeepney stops.
- Do not or at least avoid overtaking in the right lane.
- Do not sandwich yourself in the middle of 2 vehicles.
- Do not be the first one to go when the green light is on. Usually, there are drivers (and riders) who try to beat the red light and these can cause accidents.
- Always be alert for people crossing suddenly.
- Always be alert for other riders who suddenly cut you off.
- And most importantly, NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
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| Life is a highway... You can never tell how sure your journey will be |
How to avoid uncertainty? Actually, there is no such thing as avoiding uncertainty. What you can avoid is worrying about it. It is usually worrying that keeps you awake at night. Worrying prevents you from thinking straight because it results in fear of the possible outcome. You tend to be afraid of the results of whatever decisions you make because of the risks involved.
As my friends say, just stay calm and try to interpret everything with an open mind. Always see the postive and negative side of things. This can be a really big help.
Now mount your bike and go. Riding makes a point about the uncertainty of life in a cool way.
Ride safe!
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