Manila Traffic

Manila Traffic

Traffic in Manila is ridiculous, the worst traffic I ever seen. There is very little order, but yet everyone is on the same page. By that I mean you have to be a very aggressive driver. Cutting people off is the only thing. Pedestrians have to do the same thing, they have to just cross the street and don’t wait for traffic to clear up because it won't. Traffic lights are scarce, they do exist, but not very much of them. There are no stop signs. There are lines on the road in Manila, but most drivers don’t use them. I think you get the picture. Our driver was D. He works hard as a taxi driver and was chosen to drive us around Manila. Watching him navigate through the streets was a thing of beauty. He knows where everything is, he knows the short cuts, and he has great driving skills. His decision making was swift and accurate. We appreciated his help during our trip. Without him, we would had had a difficult time getting around the city.