I Resolve To Be A Better Driver This Coming New Year

[Latio2005A]

I have been thinking of this issue for a while and have in my small way attempted to be a better driver when I hit the road. Since this is a car forum and the year is coming to an end, I thought it might be apt for me to come clean and make a commitment towards contributing to a better driving experience.

 

Towards this, I have made some resolutions in writing to improve my driving etiquette with immediate effect. Of course there would be people who feel that perhaps we should conduct ourselves better in all aspects of our short tour in this mortal world, but for now, I would start a small step towards contributing to good driving experiences to all fellow motorists in this little red dot of ours.

 

Hence, my resolutions wrt being a driver are:

 

1. Give way to fellow motorists;

2. Apologize instantaneously when I made a mistake;

3. Stick to speed limits;

4. Give way to pedestrians;

5. Stop fiddling with gadgets while driving;

6. Give up parking spot when I am not in a hurry;

7. Less critical of mistakes committed by other drivers; and

8. Cater more time to reach my destinations; and

9. Wear a smile whenever I am behind the wheel.

 

Having resolved to the above, and being a lesser mortals, I would confess that I may still commit the below less than acceptable conducts:

 

1. Park illegally (for some conveniences while doing quick errands provided I do not obstruct normal traffic flow);

2. Cheat 5-10 minutes on my parking coupons before and after parking ;

 

I hope in my small way I can contribute to better road safety and driving experience to fellow motorists and myself.

 

Cheers!

[Yeobt]

sir, may i know are you below the age of 30?

 

i used to drive with almost all the bad habits you mentioned when i was younger. now i don't and i enjoy driving more than before.

 

i realise that a driver would commit more mistakes, speeding and drive harshly when they are in a rush for time. also less patient and get agitated with other road users easier. all in all, it becomes a very bad journey for the driver itself. so now i drive at a moderate speed, enjoy the sound of my car exhaust (like a Maserati), watching other lost clown driving like an 1diot and listening to the radio DJ talking cock. i feel happier everyday.

[Vid]

I have been thinking of this issue for a while and have in my small way attempted to be a better driver when I hit the road. Since this is a car forum and the year is coming to an end, I thought it might be apt for me to come clean and make a commitment towards contributing to a better driving experience.

 

Towards this, I have made some resolutions in writing to improve my driving etiquette with immediate effect. Of course there would be people who feel that perhaps we should conduct ourselves better in all aspects of our short tour in this mortal world, but for now, I would start a small step towards contributing to good driving experiences to all fellow motorists in this little red dot of ours.

 

Hence, my resolutions wrt being a driver are:

 

1. Give way to fellow motorists;

2. Apologize instantaneously when I made a mistake;

3. Stick to speed limits;

4. Give way to pedestrians;

5. Stop fiddling with gadgets while driving;

6. Give up parking spot when I am not in a hurry;

7. Less critical of mistakes committed by other drivers; and

8. Cater more time to reach my destinations; and

9. Wear a smile whenever I am behind the wheel.

 

Having resolved to the above, and being a lesser mortals, I would confess that I may still commit the below less than acceptable conducts:

 

1. Park illegally (for some conveniences while doing quick errands provided I do not obstruct normal traffic flow);

2. Cheat 5-10 minutes on my parking coupons before and after parking ;

 

I hope in my small way I can contribute to better road safety and driving experience to fellow motorists and myself.

 

Cheers!

 

Great!

 

But number 3 I don't think I can do it. The rest no problem [laugh]

 

I think the most important thing I need to do is to siam all those crazy drivers.

 

[Toothiewabbit]

I have been thinking of this issue for a while and have in my small way attempted to be a better driver when I hit the road. Since this is a car forum and the year is coming to an end, I thought it might be apt for me to come clean and make a commitment towards contributing to a better driving experience.

 

Towards this, I have made some resolutions in writing to improve my driving etiquette with immediate effect. Of course there would be people who feel that perhaps we should conduct ourselves better in all aspects of our short tour in this mortal world, but for now, I would start a small step towards contributing to good driving experiences to all fellow motorists in this little red dot of ours.

 

Hence, my resolutions wrt being a driver are:

 

1. Give way to fellow motorists;

2. Apologize instantaneously when I made a mistake;

3. Stick to speed limits;

4. Give way to pedestrians;

5. Stop fiddling with gadgets while driving;

6. Give up parking spot when I am not in a hurry;

7. Less critical of mistakes committed by other drivers; and

8. Cater more time to reach my destinations; and

9. Wear a smile whenever I am behind the wheel.

 

Having resolved to the above, and being a lesser mortals, I would confess that I may still commit the below less than acceptable conducts:

 

1. Park illegally (for some conveniences while doing quick errands provided I do not obstruct normal traffic flow);

2. Cheat 5-10 minutes on my parking coupons before and after parking ;

 

I hope in my small way I can contribute to better road safety and driving experience to fellow motorists and myself.

 

Cheers!

No.9 is chicken feet for me lah....always smiling, just like my avatar

[Vid]

No.9 is chicken feet for me lah....always smiling, just like my avatar

 

Are you as pretty? [laugh]

[Thaiyotakamli]

sir, may i know are you below the age of 30?

 

i used to drive with almost all the bad habits you mentioned when i was younger. now i don't and i enjoy driving more than before.

 

i realise that a driver would commit more mistakes, speeding and drive harshly when they are in a rush for time. also less patient and get agitated with other road users easier. all in all, it becomes a very bad journey for the driver itself. so now i drive at a moderate speed, enjoy the sound of my car exhaust (like a Maserati), watching other lost clown driving like an 1diot and listening to the radio DJ talking cock. i feel happier everyday.

Me below 30 but only commit number 3 and 8.

No.9 is chicken feet for me lah....always smiling, just like my avatar

Don't smile too wide and too much especially when u r alone, later people think u abit hahaha

[Thaiyotakamli]

I have been thinking of this issue for a while and have in my small way attempted to be a better driver when I hit the road. Since this is a car forum and the year is coming to an end, I thought it might be apt for me to come clean and make a commitment towards contributing to a better driving experience.

 

Towards this, I have made some resolutions in writing to improve my driving etiquette with immediate effect. Of course there would be people who feel that perhaps we should conduct ourselves better in all aspects of our short tour in this mortal world, but for now, I would start a small step towards contributing to good driving experiences to all fellow motorists in this little red dot of ours.

 

Hence, my resolutions wrt being a driver are:

 

1. Give way to fellow motorists;

2. Apologize instantaneously when I made a mistake;

3. Stick to speed limits;

4. Give way to pedestrians;

5. Stop fiddling with gadgets while driving;

6. Give up parking spot when I am not in a hurry;

7. Less critical of mistakes committed by other drivers; and

8. Cater more time to reach my destinations; and

9. Wear a smile whenever I am behind the wheel.

 

Having resolved to the above, and being a lesser mortals, I would confess that I may still commit the below less than acceptable conducts:

 

1. Park illegally (for some conveniences while doing quick errands provided I do not obstruct normal traffic flow);

2. Cheat 5-10 minutes on my parking coupons before and after parking ;

 

I hope in my small way I can contribute to better road safety and driving experience to fellow motorists and myself.

 

Cheers!

Don't tailgate, don't road hog and ensure headlight on at night

 

 

These are the common problems in sg

 

 

 

Oh ya to achieve ur goals, i think u need some 'incentives'.

 

For example if u commit one of those, then u may punish urself by not eating rice and egg for a month

Edited November 29, 2014 by Thaiyotakamli

[Toothiewabbit]

 

Are you as pretty? [laugh]

Pretty? No rahhh..... let's just say I have a face that would see everyone bolt out of the door when I

show up for prom night ..... sweee boooo??!! [laugh]

[Vid]

Pretty? No rahhh..... let's just say I have a face that would see everyone bolt out of the door when I

show up for prom night ..... sweee boooo??!! [laugh]

 

I didn't know we have the same kind of face [laugh]

[Toothiewabbit]

 

 

Don't smile too wide and too much especially when u r alone, later people think u abit hahaha

You mean I may look like Jack Nicholson-wide-eyes smiling crazy??!!

 

Good wat!!!! Then other drivers would siam far far away from my car wat..... "Here's Johnny!!"

 

I didn't know we have the same kind of face [laugh]

*high fives!!!*

[Vhtfhwlego]

Hence, my resolutions wrt being a better driver are:

 

1) wash my car more often (up to 2months never wash type).

 

2) drive lesser 36k km to 28k km per year (can save me $4000 per year by reducing 8k km).

 

3) Learn to horn people/driver (my wife always say I gave way too much as I already anticipated accident to happen. I horn meaning I never let these foolish drivers will learn their mistakes).

 

4) Stop tailgating SPF vehicles.

5) Stop parking so close to other vehicles when they failed to park properly within their lots.

[Latio2005A]

sir, may i know are you below the age of 30?

 

i used to drive with almost all the bad habits you mentioned when i was younger. now i don't and i enjoy driving more than before.

 

i realise that a driver would commit more mistakes, speeding and drive harshly when they are in a rush for time. also less patient and get agitated with other road users easier. all in all, it becomes a very bad journey for the driver itself. so now i drive at a moderate speed, enjoy the sound of my car exhaust (like a Maserati), watching other lost clown driving like an 1diot and listening to the radio DJ talking cock. i feel happier everyday.

 

Good for you

 

I hope I am 30, but no. I am much older. A lot of spare parts may need replacement due to wear and tear.

[Thaiyotakamli]

My resolution to be a better driver

 

1. Travel within speed limit (getting better)

 

2. Have better emotional management (even thought already pretty good)

 

 

 

 

Thats it, I am actually considered good liao

[Evillusion]

No need resolution lar.....just practice what you have typed and your driving journey will always be a pleasure.....maybe i am old oredy....thats why i dont mind!

[Evillusion]

My resolution to be a better driver

 

1. Travel within speed limit (getting better)

 

2. Have better emotional management (even thought already pretty good)

 

 

 

 

Thats it, I am actually considered good liao

i have tried driving within speed limit but found myself behind or overtaken by lorries and goods vehicles and sometimes it is hair raising.....so usually i will try to overtake them asap and enjoy (within speed limit) the drive after overtaking them.

[Latio2005A]

I believe you need not have to wait until next year to improve yourself. Why not give yourself a chance next month instead. Wishing you and all who would like to improve ourself success from next month.

 

Wise words.

 

I have already started since a few years back in small ways.

 

Now I have enough composure to make it happened and hence my written commitment.

[Thaiyotakamli]

i have tried driving within speed limit but found myself behind or overtaken by lorries and goods vehicles and sometimes it is hair raising.....so usually i will try to overtake them asap and enjoy (within speed limit) the drive after overtaking them.

Me also but when the road empty, i dont feel like sticking to speed limit

[Evillusion]

Me also but when the road empty, i dont feel like sticking to speed limit

empty rds are tempting but i will try to stick to rd limit. The ones that i really fails miserably are empty rd with a corner especially the s corner where BKE joins SLE....that wan use racing line the best......hahahaha!