Shut Up and Drive

I have to start off by saying sorry for not posting in 2 weeks; I've been really busy with lectures and University stuff.


So this morning was one of the rare occasions when I drove to Uni and didn't catch the bus. Now last week I was super lucky with parking all week and found a spot within 5 minutes, 4 days in a row, and today looked like the same thing was going to happen. I drove into the parking area and BAM I see someone getting into the car to leave, so I moved to the side, switched on my indicator and waited for him to drive off. As soon as he did, another girl just drove up in front of me and into the parking space! (Please note I'm holding back a bucket full of bad language here) She was lucky I found another place close by - I was already contemplating casually walking very close to her car door with my key conveniently sticking out of my hand, if you get my drift...

le me driving. special thanks to Kelly

People in Malta can't drive. Fact. I have to admit I'm not one of the best drivers around, but compared to some people with driving licenses, I'm an expert. I've had my driving license for almost a year now and every day I cry at how stupid some people are. I was going to go on and on about things that annoy me but I'll bore you so I'm going for points (like a baws) I think the Maltese need to relearn:


INDICATORS
Right one means you're going right. Left one means you're going left. Use them.


SPEED CAMERAS
The speed limit is 60km/h. Don't slow down to 40. You don't get gold stars for effort.


HEAD LAMPS
Dim them. I like to be able to see where I'm going not that you're coming. I know you're coming and I'll still know it if your head lamps are dimmed.


ROUNDABOUTS
Not a merry-go-round. May kill you. Use it properly how you're supposed to. Use your indicators.

GIVE WAYS and STOP SIGNS
They means stop and let me pass. Don't just barge out in front of me.


PARKING
My indicator means I'm going to park in that empty space. Don't drive right up behind me and don't take my space.


NARROW ROADS
Drive slowly. Don't expect me to reverse 100m if you've got a wide spot right behind you where you could have waited for me to pass.


PIMP MY RIDE
Is an American show. Keep it that way. Green lights, prints and speakers instead of seats are stupid. Silencers are called silence-ers for a reason. If they were supposed to make a noise they're be called amplifiers.


PETS
Leave them at home. I don't see why your pet dog has to come with you to pick your daughter up from school. And if they must travel, put them I'm the backseat. You can't drive with a dog on your lap or a ferret on your shoulder.


L PLATES
When a car has an L plate, the driver is learning to drive. He's not calling you a loser. Be patient and remember that (1) you were there too and (2) he or his parents are spending a fortune on his lessons.


Ok enough complaining.


Over and out.


Ed.