24 - Near Accident...

The event below took place between 5-5.30 pm, on Thursday, 9th of April 2009. Location: Kampar.

They always say that those who ride motorcycles are the dangerous ones, and riding one itself is dangerous, because it's very vulnerable. And my, did I come close to feeling how vulnerable it can be.

Picture this.. I know picture paints a thousand words, but I don't have the picture or video now, so I'm going to paint THAT thousand words instead.. Picture this. It's raining cats and dogs, and you want to go back after a long day at university. The last thing that's stopping you is the damn rain. You no longer have the luxury of driving a car, and the only consolation you get is a motorcycle.. Well, at least it's better than cycling but anyways (don't yOu laugh ^^). You decided that the rain ain't going to stop you, 'cause you want to go back, rest and prepare yourself for Easter presentation that night. So you took out your raincoat, and rode the motor home.

Traffic light. You waited. Patiently. For it to turn green. Common sense. You don't move when it's red. Finally your turn comes. You press the gear (reminder - it's a motorbike), trottle the bike, and got ready to move. When you were moving, somehow, MIRACULOUSLY, you turn your head to the right, to see another motorist, coming towards you. FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROAD, where it was red light, and he just cross without the care of the world. Not that you really care if he was caught or got into an accident with someone else. The only problem is, he's coming towards YOU.

You manage to brake in time to allow him to pass. However, you were pissed, in which, no one would blame you, 'cause you have EVERY DAMN RIGHT to be. You honk him FOR A LONG TIME, and you just give him THE LOOK. He continues riding away. What a dumbass...

It was still raining.

You rode away, feeling shocked and stunned to learn that you were THIS close to getting an accident. And you remember your friend, saying that there is an average of 3 accidents everyday in Kampar, minor or major.

Imagine you were among the 3. (choi/touchwood)

Inconsiderate Idiot.