You are NOT the king of the road.

I would like to dedicate this post to my growing displeasure on bus drivers - especially those who think that they have the whole road all to themselves.


As far as I can remember, I never liked riding city buses (provincial buses seem better). Before, it was just because too many people ride buses and, owing to my being claustrophobic, I was never comfortable being in one. However, some of my friends find riding buses more convenient than other means of public transportation. Whether due to its size or speed, I am not sure.


Now that I also know how to drive, I just can't understand why bus drivers find it difficult to obey traffic rules and regulations. Why can't they drive within the specified speed limit? Why do they have to swerve without care? Why do they have to speed up and block you when they see you carefully moving to the side? Why do they have to suddenly stop at the middle of the highway? Why do they have to race each other without consideration to other vehicles?


Most of the time, whenever I hear a news on road accidents, a bus is involved. That's another reason why I don't like riding it or even being near it when I'm driving. The increasing number of accidents involving buses is rather alarming. I remember a commercial in one FM station said, "Buses won't move over so it's up to you to yield." I know I have no control on this. If I'm concerned with my safety, it's up to me to avoid the dangers that I'm aware of. However, I'm really hoping that something will be done to control these buses, and that no one will ever again fall victim to their carelessness.