Hi,
If i drive up to KL, I would normally made at least 1 stop. At Air
Keroh R&R. My average stop distance will be at every 200 km.
Just nice long distance. Upon reaching KL, parked car at hotel than
go shopping n whatever using their MRT. Safer and faster this way.
As u know, KL is notorious for traffic jam.
However, if I drive further north to Penang, I would also stop at
Air Keruh, then drive up by passing KL and using the Cyberjaya
Highway upto Rawang n stop. Then I would carry on until I reached
Tapah. Real rest over there. For this type of trip, I would
normally leave Spore around 7 p.m. Reach Tapah around 3 a.m. Sleep
in the car. Wake up in morning, then carry on with my journey until
reached Penang around 10 a.m. or so.
Yup, I agree, driving in the nite is much cooler and more
comfortable. One thing very very important to take note, don't act
ya ya over there! My wife doesnt have a DL, so I drove solo.
Upon reaching Penang bridge, take precautionary measures and drive
defensively. Two lanes and I felt that it quite narrow. As usual,
you know, Malaysian drivers. But one thing I can guarantee u is
that the scenic view from Penang Bridge is classic. TOL at Penang
Bridge is one way only.
The feeling is totally different when u drive up further north. U
dont see Spore cars. So u can expect u r the only one Spore plate.
On my several trips up there, I only saw twice Spore Registered
Car.
For those who are new to Malaysia Highway and especially those who
have light right leg, open your eyes big big, see any oncoming
vehicles on the other side of the road. If u see 2 3 cars flashed
their headlight, better slow down until u stop at the police road
block. The police road block maybe as far as 8 km away. So, if u
happen to see road block on the other side of the road, do flash
your headlights to warn others on the other side of the road.
Try it, it will be fun. On your back from Penang, do stop at Sungei
Perak R&R. Plenty local fruits to buy and very very cheap he
he!
CHEERS!
