Blindspot and defensive driving

[Yewheng]

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/motoring-goondus/driver-swerves-into-car-on-pie-then-speeds-off-like-nothing-happened

 

It's quite common to have both drivers changing lane at the same time, eg. lane 3 to lane 2 and lane 1 to lane 2 .


The above link posted on stomp is a classic example.

The driver that change from lane 4 to 3 did not practice defensive driving, and the Cefiro driver that change from lane 2 to lane 3 did not check blindspot and accident happen.


So a lesson learn from this is that, Please practice defensive driving and check blindspot when changing lane.

Edited January 23, 2015 by Ragingbull

[Yeshe]

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/motoring-goondus/driver-swerves-into-car-on-pie-then-speeds-off-like-nothing-happened

 

 

 

It's quite common to have both drivers changing lane at the same time, eg. lane 3 to lane 2 and lane 1 to lane 2 .

 

 

The above link posted on stomp is a classic example.

 

The driver that change from lane 4 to 3 did not practice defensive driving, and the Cefiro driver that change from lane 2 to lane 3 did not check blindspot and accident happen.

 

 

So a lesson learn from this is that, Please practice defensive driving and check blindspot when changing lane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

this is one cock driver with the car cam.

he/she is in the blindspot of the cefiro, once the cefiro is closing in with signal on, he/she should have honk to warn leow.

after kena hit then honk, blur fark

 

[Phluvcat]

 

this is one cock driver with the car cam.

he/she is in the blindspot of the cefiro, once the cefiro is closing in with signal on, he/she should have honk to warn leow.

after kena hit then honk, blur fark

 

Agree with u. The cam driver should back off since he has a much better view than the car slightly in front. Seems like he chose not to back off and give thr other driver yhe benefit of doubt.

 

Not saying the other driver is right though but the cam driver is in a much better position to avoid the collision. Unless tje other driver speed is much faster from behind and make it look like the cam driver is behind.

Edited December 28, 2013 by Phluvcat

[Yeshe]

Agree with u. The cam driver should back off since he has a much better view than the car slightly in front. Seems like he chose not to back off and give thr other driver yhe benefit of doubt.

 

Not saying the other driver is right though but the cam driver is in a much better position to avoid the collision. Unless tje other driver speed is much faster from behind and make it look like the cam driver is behind.

 

this is what i call, no traffic awareness

[Hydrocarbon]

this is one cock driver with the car cam.

he/she is in the blindspot of the cefiro, once the cefiro is closing in with signal on, he/she should have honk to warn leow.

after kena hit then honk, blur fark

 

Agreed!

 

Right of way doesn't mean don't need to give way to avoid accident. In any case, own life is more important, so, even if "lose" a little, so be it ba, don't need to negh negh chiong..

[Mahjong74]

 

this is one cock driver with the car cam.

he/she is in the blindspot of the cefiro, once the cefiro is closing in with signal on, he/she should have honk to warn leow.

after kena hit then honk, blur fark

 

 

Agree with you.

 

Met this kind of situation many times.

 

If I am the driver with the car cam, just 1 light tap on the brake and horn at the same time.

Could have avoided the accident.

[Jamesc]

So that's why our car insurance keep going higher.

 

People wait to be hit and then complain.

 

[Yeshe]

So that's why our car insurance keep going higher.

 

People wait to be hit and then complain.

 

 

this kind hit leow 50-50% wu hua meh?

 

[Qpik]

my personal observations, i wonder what skills are being imparted to those learning to drive.

 

this morning, encountered a 'L' plate, take own sweet time to turn, then jam brake for no reason. when i was overtaking, student decided to filter to the left without signalling and checking blind spot. all this while, instructor didn't react.

 

ok for this kind of scenario where drivers from two different lanes filter to common lane, i believed they might not be aware of such things as blind spot let alone check them.

 

then car manufacturers have come up with niffy touches to address this problem e.g. Honda Accord. they hv built-in a cam on side mirror but i think it might be a white elephant unless we tackle root of problem i.e. re-educate drivers about the existence of blind spot and when to check blind spot.

[Kangadrool]

my personal observations, i wonder what skills are being imparted to those learning to drive.

 

this morning, encountered a 'L' plate, take own sweet time to turn, then jam brake for no reason. when i was overtaking, student decided to filter to the left without signalling and checking blind spot. all this while, instructor didn't react.

 

ok for this kind of scenario where drivers from two different lanes filter to common lane, i believed they might not be aware of such things as blind spot let alone check them.

 

then car manufacturers have come up with niffy touches to address this problem e.g. Honda Accord. they hv built-in a cam on side mirror but i think it might be a white elephant unless we tackle root of problem i.e. re-educate drivers about the existence of blind spot and when to check blind spot.

Turning your head over to check is still the best equipment.

[Qpik]

Turning your head over to check is still the best equipment.

 

Indeed it is but do see motorists rely on side mirror especially those with big one.

 

for me, i observed the front tyre of the car on the next lane. if driver has the intention to change lane, can see the changes before any signalling is being put out.

 

[Kobey]

The driver saw that someone is coming to his lane, about to collide into him and he ...... did nothing??

 

 

 

[Yeshe]

Turning your head over to check is still the best equipment.

 

your b pillar will still obstruct a portion of your blindspot

 

Indeed it is but do see motorists rely on side mirror especially those with big one.

 

for me, i observed the front tyre of the car on the next lane. if driver has the intention to change lane, can see the changes before any signalling is being put out.

 

 

yes, that is something i find most drivers didnt know or practice.

The driver saw that someone is coming to his lane, about to collide into him and he ...... did nothing??

 

 

 

 

he think he king of the road mah [laugh]

[Thaiyotakamli]

Turning your head over to check is still the best equipment.

I put small mirror in my mirror to check my blindspot, i didn't feel comfortable when turning my head to check, moreover turn head take more time then if ur front brake hard u gg already

 

Agree with you.

 

Met this kind of situation many times.

 

If I am the driver with the car cam, just 1 light tap on the brake and horn at the same time.

Could have avoided the accident.

Yes give way, u know this car car changing lane, u should honk him instead of watching the show and if possible don't change lane first and brake abit to let him change lane

The driver saw that someone is coming to his lane, about to collide into him and he ...... did nothing??

 

 

 

He purposely one to claim insurance to change his new bumper probably

Agree with u. The cam driver should back off since he has a much better view than the car slightly in front. Seems like he chose not to back off and give thr other driver yhe benefit of doubt.

 

Not saying the other driver is right though but the cam driver is in a much better position to avoid the collision. Unless tje other driver speed is much faster from behind and make it look like the cam driver is behind.

I think its not him the blindspot of cefiro but its cefiro the blindspot of him

[Yewheng]

I put small mirror in my mirror to check my blindspot, i didn't feel comfortable when turning my head to check, moreover turn head take more time then if ur front brake hard u gg already

 

Yes give way, u know this car car changing lane, u should honk him instead of watching the show and if possible don't change lane first and brake abit to let him change lane

For me, I will adjust the side mirror such a way that it only exposed less then 1/20 of the car body. So this minimise blindspot and I will also have a wider viewing angle.

 

To me if I put small blindspot mirror, I find that it actually blocks off some of the view and worst is I need more time to concentrate on looking at side mirror as I need to process the side mirror and also the blindspot mirror. ( Maybe my brain processor slowed down already )

 

 

 

[Thaiyotakamli]

For me, I will adjust the side mirror such a way that it only exposed less then 1/20 of the car body. So this minimise blindspot and I will also have a wider viewing angle.

 

To me if I put small blindspot mirror, I find that it actually blocks off some of the view and worst is I need more time to concentrate on looking at side mirror as I need to process the side mirror and also the blindspot mirror. ( Maybe my brain processor slowed down already )

 

 

 

yes my side mirror view only partial view of body and door handle only

 

it did block some view and if u have tiny mirrors like S class, i suggest dont put

[Hydrocarbon]

my personal observations, i wonder what skills are being imparted to those learning to drive.

 

this morning, encountered a 'L' plate, take own sweet time to turn, then jam brake for no reason. when i was overtaking, student decided to filter to the left without signalling and checking blind spot. all this while, instructor didn't react.

 

ok for this kind of scenario where drivers from two different lanes filter to common lane, i believed they might not be aware of such things as blind spot let alone check them.

 

then car manufacturers have come up with niffy touches to address this problem e.g. Honda Accord. they hv built-in a cam on side mirror but i think it might be a white elephant unless we tackle root of problem i.e. re-educate drivers about the existence of blind spot and when to check blind spot.

 

Maybe the braking by instructor when he notice something wrong?

 

Anyway, I agree with tackling the root problem of educating drivers. I used to think private instructors are "faster" to get license and cheaper, somewhat. But now, I think a fully structured training programme is more useful.

[Yewheng]

Just like to share the blindspot of a typical truck.

 

 

So please take note of where you are when crossing traffic light, standing near the trucks etc.