Jacques listed a comprehensive guide on the “hidden” rules of driving in Malaysia. I strongly recommend that his guide should be published in all Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) branches, PUSPAKOM outlets and police stations nationwide.
Q: What does the sign ‘Dilarang Masuk’ mean?
A: This means ‘No Entry’. However, when used on exit ramps in multi-storey car parks, it has an alternative meaning which is: ‘Short cut to the next level up’.Q: What does the sign ‘Berhenti’ mean?
A: This means ‘Stop’, and is used to indicate a junction where there is a possibility that you may have to stop if you cannot fool the cars on the road that you are entering into thinking that you are not going to stop.Q: What are the white lines on the roads?
A: These are known as lane markers and were used by the British in the colonial days to help them drive straight. Today their purpose is mainly decorative, although a double white line is used to indicate a place that is popular to overtake.
Yes, after we had a good laugh at the facts, the list still serves as a great reminder to all of us Malaysian drivers.
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