Be a considerate driver

[Osiris]

Great Reminder.

I love this chap. 1 letter whack so many people.

But he got his century sprint fact wrong, picanto needs >12s.

 

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Sep 27, 2006

Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose

 

 

I WRITE in response to the letter, 'Old hands at driving booked 5 times in month' by Ms Koh Bee Kwang (ST, Sept 23).

First, I applaud the Traffic Police for outsourcing some of their traffic-policing function, and United Premas and Cisco for a job well done.

 

Ms Koh did not dispute that the five traffic offences were committed; Rather, she was 'incredulous' at the outsourcing because it is easier to catch offenders now.

 

Many experienced motorists drive the way Ms Koh did, simply because they thought they were 'experienced'. They forget there are many others on the road who may not be as 'experienced' as they are, or older folks like me whose reflexes are slower, and so cannot pre-empt other drivers' actions, read their minds or take corrective action in time. (Taxi drivers please take note.)

 

Even more do not realise that most cars on local roads have about the same performance level. Whether it is a Picanto, a Sunny, an Altis or whatever, most can do the 0-100kmh sprint in 10 to 12 seconds. All cars can also hit above 100kmh.

 

So those who are under the illusion that their car is faster, and demonstrate it by trying to outrun others, or weave in and out of traffic, are creating trouble.

 

I appeal to all who have the same attitude as Ms Koh; Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose. Drive leisurely, have a mental map of your route, and study the Highway Code again. Many have forgotten it.

 

Every day on the road, I experience drivers who:

 

Do not signal

 

Do not give way, but rather speed up when others signal their intention

 

Drive at speeds in excess of 20kmh over the speed limit, even in the heartland.

 

Muscle their way past when approaching a merging road even when they are three car lengths behind - the list goes on.

 

My pet peeve: neighbours in my area who insist on parking next to the kerb in the public carpark (thereby creating an obstruction and a hazard) when the lots in front of their flat are occupied, rather than park a short distance away and take a short walk.

 

I remember one big black car which was habitually parked in the handicapped lot. The owner's attitude was aptly summed up by a decal on his windscreen: 'I am always right!' I hope the enforcement agencies get him soon.

 

And for those reading this and starting to point their middle finger; Take heart. I was fined twice recently, once for beating a red light ($200 and 12 demerit points), and once for parking at a bus stop ($70).

 

Goh Choon Poh

[RadX]

lucky he neber say QQ

[Cableguy]

There are many inconsiderate drivers on the road.. ie don't signal, road-hogging etc.. Nevertheless, this are "harmless" buggers.. However, what I hate most is those that endanger other people's life! Sadly, most of them are youngters in early 20s. Just last week alone, I got 2 personal encounters and I horn them real long and hard!

 

1. Last Sunday, at the junction near Upper Pierce Reservoir where the prata place is. When the traffic light turns green, this young punk with his friend at the opposite direction immediate makes a quick right turn! I simply can't understand why can't he wait for traffic to clear or the right-turn arrow?!

 

2. Last week, this black mazda-2 driving his female partner who's reading paper. He was show-casing his zig-zag skills dangerously along ECP towards City without signalling.. All he get is just 1-2 car length ahead! I find it so dumb The most dangerous part is at the curve on Sheare's Bridge, he's still zig-zagging! He almost wanna squeeze into my front and I horn him real long and hard before he back-off!

 

Sigh... these people are really dangers to our road safety.

Edited October 15, 2006 by Cableguy

[Alpha78]

Case 2 is always a recipe for disaster. Young man, fierce-looking car (looks fierce only), female passenger. With that, the balls are believed to swell to 3 times the normal size (illusion only), and they start thinking with the head inside the pants.

[Cableguy]

Totally agree with you.

 

If that fellow really bang into someone, it sure will be a serious chain reaction on Sheare's bridge in the morning peak hours.

[Ecaf]

hehe i'm the opposite. i'm young too, but when i drive my girl friend home from work, i know she's tired. so i try my best to give her the most comfortable ride home

 

some may say i'm a wussy driver..

[Flameevil]

indeed every car can get a peak speed of >100 ... but for how long? if ur car capacity is small, even if u hit 100, sooner or later ur goin to slow down... dats part of the reason y alot of ppl like to hog lane 1

[Unltd]

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Great Reminder.

I love this chap. 1 letter whack so many people.

But he got his century sprint fact wrong, picanto needs >12s.

 

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Sep 27, 2006

Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose

 

 

I WRITE in response to the letter, 'Old hands at driving booked 5 times in month' by Ms Koh Bee Kwang (ST, Sept 23).

First, I applaud the Traffic Police for outsourcing some of their traffic-policing function, and United Premas and Cisco for a job well done.

 

Ms Koh did not dispute that the five traffic offences were committed; Rather, she was 'incredulous' at the outsourcing because it is easier to catch offenders now.

 

Many experienced motorists drive the way Ms Koh did, simply because they thought they were 'experienced'. They forget there are many others on the road who may not be as 'experienced' as they are, or older folks like me whose reflexes are slower, and so cannot pre-empt other drivers' actions, read their minds or take corrective action in time. (Taxi drivers please take note.)

 

Even more do not realise that most cars on local roads have about the same performance level. Whether it is a Picanto, a Sunny, an Altis or whatever, most can do the 0-100kmh sprint in 10 to 12 seconds. All cars can also hit above 100kmh.

 

So those who are under the illusion that their car is faster, and demonstrate it by trying to outrun others, or weave in and out of traffic, are creating trouble.

 

I appeal to all who have the same attitude as Ms Koh; Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose. Drive leisurely, have a mental map of your route, and study the Highway Code again. Many have forgotten it.

 

Every day on the road, I experience drivers who:

 

Do not signal

 

Do not give way, but rather speed up when others signal their intention

 

Drive at speeds in excess of 20kmh over the speed limit, even in the heartland.

 

Muscle their way past when approaching a merging road even when they are three car lengths behind - the list goes on.

 

My pet peeve: neighbours in my area who insist on parking next to the kerb in the public carpark (thereby creating an obstruction and a hazard) when the lots in front of their flat are occupied, rather than park a short distance away and take a short walk.

 

I remember one big black car which was habitually parked in the handicapped lot. The owner's attitude was aptly summed up by a decal on his windscreen: 'I am always right!' I hope the enforcement agencies get him soon.

 

And for those reading this and starting to point their middle finger; Take heart. I was fined twice recently, once for beating a red light ($200 and 12 demerit points), and once for parking at a bus stop ($70).

 

Goh Choon Poh

 

Is this published in the news?!

[Paffendorf]

Good for you next time installed loud speaker..so that we can speak thru the speaker....!!!!

 

nice technique..

[Paffendorf]

hey heyyy....

 

Can give me a ride home or not....?

 

Surely u drive very smooth and slow liao coz wanna have more time with her rite?

[Ecaf]

see, there's an incentive to driving smooth and safe with a lady as your passenger

[Yaoxing]

Worse still if it's the east-bound Sheares Bridge... if he bang someone's car off course down the bridge.... need to wait a few days before the dead body can be found in Kallang Basin.... or... never.

[Cableguy]

Good for you, bro! Keep the gentle-driver virtue You gal will luv your MAN-liness

 

Power without discipline is nothing As drivers, we ought to constantly educate ourselves to control our power behind the wheels.. whether young or seasoned drivers

Edited October 15, 2006 by Cableguy

[Cableguy]

It's just lucky that no drastic accident happen on Sheare's bridge YET!

[Superblackbox]

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Case 2 is always a recipe for disaster. Young man, fierce-looking car (looks fierce only), female passenger. With that, the balls are believed to swell to 3 times the normal size (illusion only), and they start thinking with the head inside the pants.

agree with u alpha bro..but other factors which i think can include.

beside the above.

2door cars.

big car bully smaller car

stickers many many and body kits...

[Cableguy]

When I was in USA, the cars there are much bigger and higher cc (>3L easily).

However, the drivers there are much more considerate on the roads. Sometimes,

just cannot understand why our local-born ppl are so ungracious on the road..

[Ecaf]

thanks

 

when i was in oz, the drivers there were much more tolerant and considerate too

 

my theory is that for us asians, we have been brought up and nurtured to always be the first, no matter by what means. most of us bring that culture to the roads. hence the intolerance, impatience, and ignorance by most drivers here.

 

glad to see most mycarforum members are practising good driving habits

[Cableguy]

Together we can make the roads a better place, haha...