Have you ever had a hunch that something bad will happen… and it really fucking happened? Well, that happened to me. I mean, not something bad but, the whole deal of having a hunch thing. Almost paranormal, but not yet. (if you’re wondering if I saw an ET like Elliot, no I did not)
I was driving Regine and Emily back to my in-law’s at Perak the other day, and was compelled to keep myself within the speed limit – you know, fatherly obligation… that kind of shit. But that wasn’t the ‘hunch thing’ yet. The ‘hunch thing’ only came somewhere near the straights at Bukit Merah – when I saw this small truck doing an average speed on the inner lane.
At one glance, there was nothing wrong with that truck. The second glance, nothing wrong either. It just looked like another regular truck minding its own business. It wouldn’t have made anyone suspicious of anything. But right there and then, I had that ‘hunch thing’, like something super fucking bad will happen if I overtake that truck. So I subconsciously slowed down… and looked on if I was right or something.
About a few seconds later, it happened. The truck suddenly made a 45 degree diagonal maneuver and headed straight towards the divider on the express lane. I went like “OH MY FUCKING GODDDD THAT TRUCK’S GONNA CRASH!!”. And crash it did. The truck then grated its side against the divider, spraying the road with debris and all. The first thing that crossed my mind, was that the driver might have suffered a heart attack and went kamikaze into the steel divider. But that suspicion was quickly dismissed when the truck somehow managed to swerve back into the inner lane after chafing the divider for about 50 meters, and drove on like nothing happened. So it had to be only one thing – falling asleep behind the wheel. And I was right about that – confirmed it when I later overtook the truck and saw that horrifying sight – a drowsy driver with swollen eyes and drooping head almost touching the steering wheel. Goddamn!
I was thinking, had it not been that ‘hunch thing’, I probably would have crashed into that motherfucker. And it would have been worse if I had sped. (I normally would do 130 – 150kph before Regine (BR)). The thought of the possibilities alone would make my bunghole pucker. Sheesh.
So people, lesson learnt here – Always be aware of your surroundings when you’re driving, especially on straight boring highways. People may just fall asleep and ruin your shit out of the blues, without you even realizing it. It doesn’t matter if you drive the safest car around. Once you speed and crash into the back of a truck, the result’s always the same – you’re fucked. I was lucky to have that hunch and ended up with a close shave instead of an accident. But not all people are as lucky as me all the time. You’ve got to just take care.
Not the time yet. Not for the truck driver, too. Glad the whole family’s safe.
They should haul these motherfucking truck drivers off the road before they kill someone. did you report the number plate of the truck to the authorities ? by the way i found out that the LPKP number they print at the back of commercial vehicles is useless. i have sent some sms-es to that number but no action was ever taken.
stupid drivers are everywhere, and they endanger others! Sometimes, its useless to be careful alone yourself when ALL cars around you are crazy people
thank god you and your family is ok.
once when i was driving back to kl from ipoh there was this one kembara in the middle of the highway swerving left and right, although the swerving was not like your experience, damn it was scary to be behind that kembara, had to pull my guts, overtook him and honk loudly to wake him up.
walau ..why damn dangerous wan. Hate driving along the highways wit big big trucks..
glad you’re all ok. blessings.
I see Regine’s telepathy and precognition is developing well…
anas, what u mentioned would be the last thing u wanna do to a sleepy driver. What u should do instead is follow behind the car, and from a distance give that idiot a honking of his lifetime.
If u decided to honk him from the side, he might juz swerve his car into you. Not a good idea. At least from the back, he’ll receive the full effect of the honking and know u’ll be safe =)
errrrr Haoz, a sleepy driver can still brake… if you get my drift. Best is to leave them alone and move on… (don’t mess with anyone on the highway… a place where you have little time to react)
may the force be with you
so lucky u, uncle mike… Everyone pls be xtra careful driving back home for this festive season. Think abt your family, before react while driving at the highway. Thanks uncle mike for sharing~
Good thing you’re still ok… thank goodness for the ‘hunch’ feeling!
glad that you family is ok. yes, we need to be aware on the road. with regards to the lorry driver, sometimes it’s not their fault that they fell asleep. Could be that they were asked to drive on extra shift, etc. Orang hidup susah, sometimes risk their lives to earn some extra money…
I know cos my uncle is a lorry driver…
Yaler, I know orang hidup susah. But there’s only so much one can stay awake and earn a wage. That small truck that I encountered, was a privately owned truck – there’s absolutely no excuse to fall asleep behind the wheels and endangering others’ lives.
They need to cari makan, but others need to live a life. Tell me which is more important…