"Very close call as this Strada is hanging in the balance on the rails of the Skyway. Thank God it didn't fall off like some have in the past. Drive extra carefully, folks. Build in more allowances for the crazy weather. Feel free to share it. The awareness alone could save a life. Photo by: Elbert Cuenca." - James DeakinNews report says that the Strada blew its front tire. Betcha that thing hydroplaned. Thick (wide) tyres are only effective on wet roads to a certain degree. Beyond that, it's an elephant on roller skates.
Looking at the wheel and tire set-up, it looks like they were changed to low profile tires, which are not suitable for pick-ups. It may look good, but it is not safe. Good thing its rear dangled over the guard rail, not the engine side. Few more inches, it would have been a different story."
The people managing the Skyway confirms that the railings of the Skyway structure follows international standards though what is prevalent in these accidents is realizing its the people who is not following International driving standards.
Speed limits are often ignored, hazard lights are not being used in heavy rain situations.
The highways in Japan are elevated and have double walls/railings higher than the vehicles. Knowing that our skyway has low railings and that roads are slippery especially during the rainy season, drivers should drive carefully.
The people managing the Skyway confirms that the railings of the Skyway structure follows international standards though what is prevalent in these accidents is realizing its the people who is not following International driving standards.
Speed limits are often ignored, hazard lights are not being used in heavy rain situations.
The highways in Japan are elevated and have double walls/railings higher than the vehicles. Knowing that our skyway has low railings and that roads are slippery especially during the rainy season, drivers should drive carefully.
