Carpark rage? Advice and guidance from seniors needed.

[Zhlow]

Good morning to all, got involved in this so called carpark rage this morning and would like to seek advice from seniors here.

 

I was looking for a carpark lot near henderson market this morning. As i was moving ahead in the long stretch of open air carpark, i noticed a taxi preparing to move out from one of the lots, however before i approach that "potential lot", a Fiat goods vehicle was stationary( about 4 lots away from the potential lot) along the road without hazard lights on. I decided to overtake the goods vehicle and stop just ahead of that potential lot where the taxi was about to move out, put on hazard lights and engage reverse gear to standby for a reverse parking procedure, as i was just about to reverse in, the goods veheicle sped up, horned me to signal its displeasure. This later brought about a quarrel over the lot between me and the driver.

 

After this incident, i felt that i might have prevented it by just stoping beside the goods vehicle to check its intention before proceeding on as a act of courtesy. however, since he there was no hazards lights on or whatsoever to signal its intention, can i assume i have to right of way to overtake it and park into the lot? Whos is right and who is wrong here?

 

Wish to seek advice from you guys here. Many thanks!

[Tiger1]

You shd check w him first. Why get into a quarrel over a parking lot? Who has right of "avail lot" can be very subjective, ep when there are more than 2 cars waiting. Relaxxxxxx...

[KaKiLang]

This morning fetched wifey to Chong Pang for marketing while I waited for her in the car. Carpark was full so waited along the side, one lorry exited his lot and a black lancer drove by my side and gestured whether Im parking into the lot. I gestured back to him to go ahead an park cos I will be around to shift my car if needed. I think acknowledgeing the other waiting drivers does ease any misunderstanding.

[Iwant]

To me..sup sup sway la..no right or wrong...

 

Just make it a point next time to approach the driver in this type of situation...

 

Hazard lights on to them or you ..can also mean loading or unloading for goods vehicle also...or waiting for passengers...or waiting for lot...or breakdown..or so many other things..

 

so instead of having to wreck your brains thinking about it...

 

next time just drive over and ask lo..solve your problem..and it won't create any bad day for anyone..

[Zhlow]

yea after the argument and when i cooled down, i did reflect upon my actions, like i said earlier, things would have been easier if i clarified his intention. this was error on my part which i feel i should apologize for.

 

but then again i just hope people could at least be a little bit more alert, at least put on a hazard light to warn others of your intention and inch forward if you want that lot further head, not just siting there and waiting till others cut in then allow things start to go horribly wrong.

[Sosaria]

yea after the argument and when i cooled down, i did reflect upon my actions, like i said earlier, things would have been easier if i clarified his intention. this was error on my part which i feel i should apologize for.

 

but then again i just hope people could at least be a little bit more alert, at least put on a hazard light to warn others of your intention and inch forward if you want that lot further head, not just siting there and waiting till others cut in then allow things start to go horribly wrong.

 

No worries. Everyone makes mistakes especially when not alert. No point thinking too much about it. You think the other driver is worried and reflecting on his actions like you??

[Steptronic]

Good morning to all, got involved in this so called carpark rage this morning and would like to seek advice from seniors here.

 

I was looking for a carpark lot near henderson market this morning. As i was moving ahead in the long stretch of open air carpark, i noticed a taxi preparing to move out from one of the lots, however before i approach that "potential lot", a Fiat goods vehicle was stationary( about 4 lots away from the potential lot) along the road without hazard lights on. I decided to overtake the goods vehicle and stop just ahead of that potential lot where the taxi was about to move out, put on hazard lights and engage reverse gear to standby for a reverse parking procedure, as i was just about to reverse in, the goods veheicle sped up, horned me to signal its displeasure. This later brought about a quarrel over the lot between me and the driver.

 

After this incident, i felt that i might have prevented it by just stoping beside the goods vehicle to check its intention before proceeding on as a act of courtesy. however, since he there was no hazards lights on or whatsoever to signal its intention, can i assume i have to right of way to overtake it and park into the lot? Whos is right and who is wrong here?

 

Wish to seek advice from you guys here. Many thanks!

If I were you,

 

1. I would have just asked the driver if he was waiting for that lot when I went side by side with him.

 

2. If I did not do 1) above, if I saw him eying the lot, I would have just moved away from that scene looking for another lot

 

Why to fight lah? we have other issues to worry about! Just be cool and enjoy your driving!

[WTF]

Anyway there's ample parking lots around the hawker center/market, just ask if he's waiting for lots. Else just park in those carparks nearby.....

[Warthog]

Many theories:

 

1) Some people think by stopping by the side, they "bao" the whole carpark lots.

 

2) Nearest to the lot - wins.

 

3) First come, first serve.

 

4) Fastest reaction gets the lot.

 

Too bad, driving lesson doesn't teach you about parking etiquette.

 

For me, common sense rules. Give way to those waiting before you. Not sure, ask. But definitely, you cannot "bao" the whole carpark especially if it is huge.

[Zhlow]

Many theories:

 

1) Some people think by stopping by the side, they "bao" the whole carpark lots.

 

2) Nearest to the lot - wins.

 

3) First come, first serve.

 

4) Fastest reaction gets the lot.

 

Too bad, driving lesson doesn't teach you about parking etiquette.

 

For me, common sense rules. Give way to those waiting before you. Not sure, ask. But definitely, you cannot "bao" the whole carpark especially if it is huge.

 

bro you are right. that was wad i told him, if u wanted tht lot u should have just moved up and not stop at a distance thinking the whole stretch is yours. i think both of us have our mistakes. just treat it as a lesson for myself. on a side note, its funny carparks are espeically crowded today at henderson market, not the case usually.

[Canarywharfgooner]

Was at Raffles City yesterday. Just as a car was coming out of the lot, an Ang moh passenger in the waiting car behind me came out and stood next to the departing car. This suggests that he is chope-ing the lot even though I was waiting just in front. I gestured to him that I was there first and he gave me "blur" look.

[Toothiewabbit]

Don't assume everyone use hazard lights to indicate their intentions at carparks, just as not everyone would bother to switch on while stopping at the side of the road...

 

[Proton]

in the end..who get the lots?even u get it..will u feel safe to leave ur car?mayb he will scratch ur car..

[Dafansu]

Not everybody will on the hazard light while waiting. 4 lots away is rather near to the taxi lot, I would have given to him if he's waiting for a lot, if not would hand signal and check if he's having the lot before parking in.

[Thaiyotakamli]

but dunno why some people wait the lot with distance until 4-5 slots as if they are not waiting for that lot. it should be 2 lot distance wad if they are waiting for that lot

[Zhlow]

i feel so too. maybe different mentality bah. for myself wad i usually practice is if i see there maybe 4-5 lots down a car is moving off soon i will just inch forward till i have adequete space for the car to move out if im too late and another car had cut in i will blame myself for not being alert enough. i think in this manner it would be a pretty clear sign to others tht you are going in to the lot. and of course be alert and on the look out for lots. well on a side note it really piss me off when people don't borther to signal their intention, be it hazard lights when stationary or changing lanes. its just at a flick of a lever or a press of a button duno wads so difficult abt it..

[Toothiewabbit]

i feel so too. maybe different mentality bah. for myself wad i usually practice is if i see there maybe 4-5 lots down a car is moving off soon i will just inch forward till i have adequete space for the car to move out if im too late and another car had cut in i will blame myself for not being alert enough. i think in this manner it would be a pretty clear sign to others tht you are going in to the lot. and of course be alert and on the look out for lots. well on a side note it really piss me off when people don't borther to signal their intention, be it hazard lights when stationary or changing lanes. its just at a flick of a lever or a press of a button duno wads so difficult abt it..

Difficult becos light bulbs are expensive

[KaKiLang]

Well theres alot of driver who dont switch on any signal if theres no danger to other road users, Im one of them but I wont get upset or fight over a mere parking lot.

 

Maybe the other party got pissed that you din gesture and snatch the lot. Probably he could have given you the lot if you did, think of the brighter side you'll live happier.