Guide to Driving in Malaysia - Part I - Highways

Driving in Malaysia is not for the faint-hearted.

Correction - merely using the road in Malaysia requires a strong heart. Anyone whose andreline might shot out of control are advised to stay off the roads in Malaysia.

Why?

Well, you can try the roads and you will know why.

So here, purple leave compiled a list of to-do's when driving in Malaysian roads, so as to help decrease the road death here, which in any case more than Iraqi war death in a day.

Highway

Highway, expressway, whatever you call it, in Malaysia, this is a fast-track-to-death-way.

In Malaysia, generally highway had a speed limit of 110 km/h, though some will have 90 km/h and 80 km/h, depending on the number of exits.

But then, the unspoken rule governing the highway remains the same;

1) Speed Lane

If, for whatever reason, you decided to drive within, or for that matter, at the speed limit, there is only one lane for you - the left most SLOW lane. Forget about middle lane or speed lane. You will get a middle finger since you are "obstructing the traffic".

The one called speed lane is the right most one, and basically only highly-modified local cars like the Wira and big-cc cars can drive here. They drive like, hmm, around double the speed limit.

2) Exiting

If you are slow (read - driving at the speed limit is slow), always maintain at the left most lane, so as to facilitate you moving out.

Likewise, the "fast car" will zoom in and cut your line like nobody's business so keep an eye out for your right hand side.

3) Spot Light

On the highway, spot light had many uses and you must know how to read them well.

You use it to tell the one in front of you that he is too slow. Flash, flash and if he don't get the meaning, just switch it on. Still not getting any, horn him till the kingdom come.

If you are the receiving guy, don't take it personally. It is the culture in Malaysia. But be prepared for some angry language and sign language if you are at the "wrong" speed.

If you see the opposite car flashing it, it means Police ahead.

4) Use Touch n' Go

For the obvious reason.



That's all for Part 1. Stay tuned for Part II on city road.

and if you have anything to add, please do so in the comment box. Any addition is tremendously welcomed.

Drive safe and keep out of trouble, folks.