There was a time when being on the road meant more than simply getting from Point A to Point B. It meant responsibility. Courtesy. An unspoken agreement that every life on the road mattered.
Today, something has changed. Not just the condition of our roads, but the culture on them.
We are witnessing a steady erosion of road discipline and mutual respect:
– Tailgating has become normal.
– Speeding is brushed off as confidence.
– Phones are used behind the wheel as if consequences no longer exist.
– Indicators feel optional. Amber lights are treated as green.
– And the hooter, once a warning, has become an outlet for frustration.
The deeper issue isn’t poor driving skills. It’s impatience.
Impatience with learners.
Impatience with cyclists.
Impatience with anyone who chooses to drive within the law.
As enforcement becomes less visible, accountability fades. Reckless behaviour is excused with the phrase, “That’s just how things are now.” But that belief is dangerous and untrue.
Because the truth is this: Every choice behind the wheel still matters. Calm, care, and courtesy haven’t disappeared. They are simply being tested.
Real confidence on today’s roads isn’t about matching chaos with chaos.
It’s about staying grounded when others are not.
It’s about planning, respecting space, and refusing to let anger take control of a moving vehicle.
Confidence hasn’t been lost. It is being rebuilt differently.
– Through patience instead of pressure
– Through awareness instead of arrogance
– Through teaching the next generation that safety is strength, not weakness
The roads may have changed. Our standards don’t have to.
Be the driver who slows down when others rush.
Be the one who creates space instead of tension.
Be calm when the road feels chaotic.
Because one moment of patience can prevent a lifetime of regret.
And when the unexpected does happen, as it sometimes will, no driver should face it alone. That’s why we exist. Not just to tow vehicles, but to restore calm, safety, and confidence when it matters most.
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