RadX Moderator April 14, 2017 Share April 14, 2017 Hi All, I'm doing my first trip to KL next Sat with a few friends after getting a my car (about 1.5mnth ago). Is there anything that i should look out for when driving there? Is there like any different? Yeah, im still on my P-Plate ;) With the news of all the car thefts and such... a friend told me that i should get a decent alarm and some kinda lock. After some research, the Viper Alarm system seems to be something which might make me more at ease. It also comes with a real time tracking and also a highjack mode where in the situation when your car is taken from you, the fuel will cut once it hits a defined RPM. In addition, am getting the Raslok and a pedal lock which i reckon should deter most wannabe thefts. As i have been informed by many, always head in...Maybe i am a tad bit paranoid with 3 defence system. ;p I'm planning of reaching Woodlands checkpoint by 6am to hopefully avoid the jam which should make it a more peaceful drive merged here SEARCH in future. Much golden info rested in MCF ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbath 1st Gear April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 merged here SEARCH in future. Much golden info rested in MCF Thanks, will do that in future :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 Thanks, will do that in future :) You do know that if your car is under the common wanted list.. there is a higher chance of theft yea? anyways... dont be overly paranoid over the car.. enjoy the drive... the stay.. the walkabouts in KL.. do not park in underground carparks... tip the security guards to jaga your car for peace of mind.. try not to drive around KL.... take cabs/uber much more convenient... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbath 1st Gear April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 Yeah, peak hr traffic in KL Central is horrid..Have taken advise and def not leave any valuables in plain sight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Supersonic April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 Juz use Waze to navigate lor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 Yeah, peak hr traffic in KL Central is horrid..Have taken advise and def not leave any valuables in plain sight. not just valuables... any bags should be kept out of sight. Pple may just smash n grab, hoping got valuables inside when inside actually has nothing of value. Althought the risk is probably higher in JB area than KL, iMO. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic April 17, 2017 Share April 17, 2017 You do know that if your car is under the common wanted list.. there is a higher chance of theft yea? anyways... dont be overly paranoid over the car.. enjoy the drive... the stay.. the walkabouts in KL.. do not park in underground carparks... tip the security guards to jaga your car for peace of mind.. try not to drive around KL.... take cabs/uber much more convenient... Yup Honda, Toyota and Protons are in demand. No one wants to steal Hyundais. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged October 10, 2018 Share October 10, 2018 Bringing up this from the dead regarding driving on Malaysia federal/trunk roads. I remember reading that if you wish to overtake a slow moving truck, you signal right. If the truck sees your intention and sees that oncoming lane is clear, the truck driver gives you a signal for you to go. Question is, is that right signal or left signal? I can't remember which is the safe signal for you to commence overtaking. Please chime in if any of you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shibadog Turbocharged October 10, 2018 Share October 10, 2018 (edited) Bringing up this from the dead regarding driving on Malaysia federal/trunk roads. I remember reading that if you wish to overtake a slow moving truck, you signal right. If the truck sees your intention and sees that oncoming lane is clear, the truck driver gives you a signal for you to go. Question is, is that right signal or left signal? I can't remember which is the safe signal for you to commence overtaking. Please chime in if any of you know. the truck in front of you will signal left to indicate it's clear for you to overtake. He may also keep to the left side of the lane to give u more space or he may actually be preparing to turn left into a side road, so he may slow down if the truck signals right, it's a indication it's not safe to overtake (from the right) the way I think about it is, the vehicle in front indicates what he would do, and how I would react but note it's not practiced all the time. Do still keep two eyes open and be ready to cancel the overtake manuvere Edited October 10, 2018 by JohnSHL 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beehive3783 Turbocharged October 10, 2018 Share October 10, 2018 Thanks for sharing. I did have such encounters when I was on the trunk road back from Cherating at night some years back. All trucks I came across did the same thing. Just that I have already forgotten which is the correct signal giving the all-clear. Not sure if this is still practiced today though. the truck in front of you will signal left to indicate it's clear for you to overtake. He may also keep to the left side of the lane to give u more space or he may actually be preparing to turn left into a side road, so he may slow down if the truck signals right, it's a indication it's not safe to overtake (from the right) the way I think about it is, the vehicle in front indicates what he would do, and how I would react but note it's not practiced all the time. Do still keep two eyes open and be ready to cancel the overtake manuvere Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic October 21, 2018 Share October 21, 2018 Thanks for sharing. I did have such encounters when I was on the trunk road back from Cherating at night some years back. All trucks I came across did the same thing. Just that I have already forgotten which is the correct signal giving the all-clear. Not sure if this is still practiced today though. Always make sure the incoming no car distance is sufficient for you to overtake. Down shift your gear 1 or 2 if needed. Or just red line your engine, opportunity to burn off some carbon. ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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