Vulcann 6th Gear February 5, 2012 Share February 5, 2012 I think for all road users including pedestrians, a little respect, a little patience and a little tolerance goes a long way to prevent senseless accidents... From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/...ory_763407.html Put the brakes on bad driving habits ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 It may also help if teachers / bosses etc can tolerate 5-10mins grace for late comers at meetings/classses etc.... why rush when we have 24hr a day to start meetings/classes? what good does it do if we spend 70-80yrs of our life rushing? the world will not stop because of the 5-10mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 It may also help if teachers / bosses etc can tolerate 5-10mins grace for late comers at meetings/classses etc.... why rush when we have 24hr a day to start meetings/classes? what good does it do if we spend 70-80yrs of our life rushing? the world will not stop because of the 5-10mins. But most bosses will want their ka kias to be early or punctual & hopefully leave later leh... [laugh] Schools no choice bec our curriculum is jammed packed and the poor kids even have to come back for remedial lessons during school holidays in addition to the tuition classes their parents signed them up for so being late is a no-no lo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 But most bosses will want their ka kias to be early or punctual & hopefully leave later leh... [laugh] Schools no choice bec our curriculum is jammed packed and the poor kids even have to come back for remedial lessons during school holidays in addition to the tuition classes their parents signed them up for so being late is a no-no lo. in this case bo bian, when its not back2back meeting, try leaving home/office early to go for meetings my watch is set 10mins faster (car clock also)... although i am fully aware of the "inaccurate time", it still helps me start my journey early for a buffer in case traffic jam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubberstamp Neutral Newbie February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 (edited) See.....all tail gaters' fault Edited February 6, 2012 by Rubberstamp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 Writer failed to indicate that most motorcyclists' fatalities are also results from straddling lanes and weaving between lanes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 in this case bo bian, when its not back2back meeting, try leaving home/office early to go for meetings my watch is set 10mins faster (car clock also)... although i am fully aware of the "inaccurate time", it still helps me start my journey early for a buffer in case traffic jam. Just this morning saw a Swift filter here filter there recklessly but still have to stop at the traffic light junction ahead [confused] If only the usual "rush-for-work/school" folks can start their journey a bit early i.e. wake up earlier lah then I guess the traffic accident rate will be reduced quite significantly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 Just this morning saw a Swift filter here filter there recklessly but still have to stop at the traffic light junction ahead [confused] If only the usual "rush-for-work/school" folks can start their journey a bit early i.e. wake up earlier lah then I guess the traffic accident rate will be reduced quite significantly... and if wives can finish making up as quick as their hushands in the morning.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genes 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 and if wives can finish making up as quick as their hushands in the morning.... Wah u make up also one ah? Steady la... Hahahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARTer 2nd Gear February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 Wah u make up also one ah? Steady la... Hahahah no lah, i dig my ears only coz dont want to dirty my earpiece when i listen to mp3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 Writer failed to indicate that most motorcyclists' fatalities are also results from straddling lanes and weaving between lanes. Like many bros who travel along BKE, I have my fair share of swamps of foreign-registered motorcyclists blatantly weaving in and out of the lanes during morning and evening peak hours as if they are protected by a force field machiam like Star Wars' X-Wings. Bo bian have to give way to them left and right, jam break at times to ensure their safety at least on my part but many fellow drivers simply treat them as non-existent and some even play dare with them [shakehead] Just cannot fathom why these daredevils behave the way they do.... [confused] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefanK Supercharged February 6, 2012 Share February 6, 2012 motorcyclists blatantly weaving in and out of the lanes during morning and evening peak hours as if they are protected by a force field machiam like Star Wars' X-Wings. + but many fellow drivers simply treat them as non-existent and some even play dare with them [shakehead] = Accidents Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 ... & cause a massive tail back during the peak hours wasting everyone's time, not forgetting the resources like ambulances & police activated to deal with these accidents. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/...ory_763712.html Two factors that skew motorcycle death stats Published on Feb 7, 2012 WHEN the Traffic Police recently published statistics to show that riders were the most vulnerable road users ('Number of motorbike deaths on the rise'; last Wednesday), a horde of do-gooders, many of whom I suspect have never ridden a motorcycle, chipped in with suggestions on how to rescue motorcyclists like me from ourselves. Motorcyclists top the fatality charts in almost all traffic statistics simply because there are more young and inexperienced riders than there are car drivers. Everywhere in the world, more young, brash and inexperienced motorists or motorcycle riders die than any other type. If traffic deaths are tabulated by age groups and years of user experience, motorcyclists generally do not fare any worse than others. The other factor that distorts the statistics in Singapore is that a huge proportion of the riders on our roads are foreigners. Every single morning, at least 10,000, perhaps many more, of them, cross the border. Their licences were obtained under foreign jurisdictions that set different criteria on skills. Their motorcycles are registered, and inspected periodically, if at all, under foreign standards of roadworthiness. The Traffic Police have very diplomatically not provided breakdowns of fatalities according to the citizenship of the riders. But anecdotal evidence suggests that a high proportion of those dead are foreigners. Therefore, calls to make training and licensing more stringent, or fit speed-limiting devices on the machines of newly minted Singapore riders ('Riding safe'; Monday), will do nothing except further disadvantage local riders in comparison to foreigners. As for the fact that some riders still speed and weave in and out of traffic, the issue is enforcement, not regulation. Laws already exist that prohibit such irresponsible behaviour. We do not need more of them. To effectively solve any problem, including rider fatalities, we must be determined to change that which is within our power to change, and have the fortitude to bear with that which cannot be changed. Those who want to meddle in motorcycling issues must first gain the wisdom to differentiate between the two. Lee Chiu San Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 6, 2012 Author Share February 6, 2012 Another two letters. From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_763645.html Defending motorcyclists' road behaviour Published on Feb 7, 2012 THERE are already laws for careless and dangerous riding, which impose stiff penalties ('Outlaw these habits of bikers' by Mrs Vera Ong; last Saturday). It is indeed tragic that the number of motorcycle-related deaths is increasing. But more often than not, these accidents involve another vehicle which is not a motorcycle, so we should not be quick to blame motorcyclists. Riders and motorists are taught basics such as signalling, checking blind spots, and not tailgating by keeping a safe distance. These might seem trivial to some motorists, but ignoring them may prove fatal to motorcyclists. Checking of blind spots must always be done by motorists as there will always be a blind spot whether or not the motorcyclist is in mid-lane or in between lanes. I ride a motorcycle as well as drive a car. As a motorcyclist, I find many drivers failing to check their blind spots or signal their intention, forcing me to dangerously swerve to avoid collision. So, even if a motorcyclist is disciplined and observes road rules, he may be caught in an accident because of an errant motorist. If I ride mid-lane, a car may often tailgate me. Perhaps motorcyclists are easier to intimidate, given the size of our machines. I do not agree with 'lane splitting', as it is sometimes called, but bad driving habits force some motorcyclists to think it is the lesser evil, to overtake in between lanes, and 'escape'. When a motorcyclist approaches me from behind while I am driving a car, I follow the oft-forgotten rule, which is to 'keep left unless overtaking'. There is no need to try and anticipate the motorcyclist's intentions. Perhaps it is time to turn the spotlight on the errant driving behaviour of motorists who contributed to the fatality figures. Perhaps driving classes could include a stint riding pillion to offer future motorists a feel of what it is like to ride a motorcycle. Leslie Lee ****** From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Online...ory_763648.html A relaxed motorist is a safer driver Published on Feb 7, 2012 REQUIRING motorcyclists to ride in the middle of a lane is not the answer to safer riding ('Outlaw these habits of bikers' by Mrs Vera Ong; last Saturday). Motorcyclists usually avoid doing so especially when there are cars or lorries in front because motorbike riders must have as much of a view of the road as possible. Motorcyclists like myself have to watch out for debris, oil patches or even road markings on a rainy day. Riding in the middle of the lane will also tempt cars and lorries to tailgate or cut in front of us. As I also drive, my advice to car drivers is that they should relax when they are driving. A tense driver is a dangerous driver. They should pay more heed to the road in front, indicate early and filter slowly if they wish to change lanes along expressways. Too many accidents occur when a motorist swerves abruptly when he realises that he may miss his exit. Ong Khoon Keat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andylkkg 4th Gear February 7, 2012 Share February 7, 2012 Only got the chance, they will take the necessary risk of their life on the roads, no choice especially in BKE. Speed come first, traffic rules second.. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuelsaver Supercharged February 8, 2012 Share February 8, 2012 Writer failed to indicate that most motorcyclists' fatalities are also results from straddling lanes and weaving between lanes. Oh yes, Definitely. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcann 6th Gear February 8, 2012 Author Share February 8, 2012 Only got the chance, they will take the necessary risk of their life on the roads, no choice especially in BKE. Speed come first, traffic rules second.. . That's why we have the saying 车-铁包人，摩托车-人包铁 which literally means a car warps the driver with a layer of steel whereas a rider wraps around a motorcycle. Why they do these stunts is beyond me... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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