Jamesgetz 4th Gear January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 Recently, I received 12 demerit points for beating a red light. Subsequently received a letter from TP to take up safe driving course which can cancel off 4 demerit points upon course completion. Has anyone tried taking the course before? Is there a test at the end of the session? Tried looking online for more info but it only says 3.5hr theory session and 50 min practical session. More info on those who are curious on this course: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/safe-driving-course-revises-rules-to-help-drivers-cut-4-demerit-9360268 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlammy 6th Gear January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 Don't bother la. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerNg_185295 6th Gear January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 It's all about your attitude at the end of day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yewheng Twincharged January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 17 minutes ago, badlammy said: Don't bother la. But will remove 3 or 4 demerit points (can't quite remember the exact no) after completion of course. This is a lot of points.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 Is this course free? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 12 minutes ago, 13177 said: Is this course free? Not free. It costs 12 points and the priceless time to attend... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlammy 6th Gear January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Yewheng said: But will remove 3 or 4 demerit points (can't quite remember the exact no) after completion of course. This is a lot of points.. The best way is drive safely and don't incur anymore demerit points. I said don't bother because I remember the T&C says if you make another traffic offence, the deducted points will be reinstated on top of your new offence, something along that line. That's why best is still not make no more mistake and let it reset after a year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ct3833 Supersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Jamesgetz said: Recently, I received 12 demerit points for beating a red light. Subsequently received a letter from TP to take up safe driving course which can cancel off 4 demerit points upon course completion. Has anyone tried taking the course before? Is there a test at the end of the session? Tried looking online for more info but it only says 3.5hr theory session and 50 min practical session. More info on those who are curious on this course: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/safe-driving-course-revises-rules-to-help-drivers-cut-4-demerit-9360268 1. Likely no test, it is meant to help you. 2. If you pass the test or after attending the program, you gain 3 points reduction. 3. Even if there is a test and you fail it, you have no loss. 4. If you do nothing and suay suay get another 12 points, you will need to hire a chauffer. 5. Alternatively, do nothing, drive safely and pray . Edited January 14, 2020 by Ct3833 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 (edited) Go for it It might save your life. The instructor will show you things you never knew. Edited January 14, 2020 by Jamesc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 What does the course for red light beaters consist of? Instructions on how to step on the brake?.....lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 Even the "best" driver on occasion may misjudge and ran a red light. It gets worse when it's dark and raining. There are so many red light cameras around, it's best you slam on the brakes, when you're possibly crossing between amber and red. Accident ? Who cares ? As long as you're not snapped by a red light camera. Go for the course, sit and listen. But you may forget about it once you leave, but you have some rewards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 29 minutes ago, Soya said: What does the course for red light beaters consist of? Instructions on how to step on the brake?.....lol How to step accelerator harder to beat green light? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 8 minutes ago, Kb27 said: Even the "best" driver on occasion may misjudge and ran a red light. It gets worse when it's dark and raining. There are so many red light cameras around, it's best you slam on the brakes, when you're possibly crossing between amber and red. Accident ? Who cares ? As long as you're not snapped by a red light camera. Go for the course, sit and listen. But you may forget about it once you leave, but you have some rewards. You really have to just remember where the red light camera junctions are and only slow down for those. The rest just put your foot down lah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 6 minutes ago, Jamesc said: You really have to just remember where the red light camera junctions are and only slow down for those. The rest just put your foot down lah. Bro, too many red light cameras already. Every time I see amber, I'll slam on the brakes, unless I'm too close to the junction, then I'll accelerate across. Red light cameras, heavy fines, demerit points, doesn't help you to drive safely, but to drive as not to get caught. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 30 minutes ago, Kb27 said: Bro, too many red light cameras already. Every time I see amber, I'll slam on the brakes, unless I'm too close to the junction, then I'll accelerate across. Red light cameras, heavy fines, demerit points, doesn't help you to drive safely, but to drive as not to get caught. The only way left is to stop every time its red whether got camera or not. This is the only choice left. Driving can be so difficult. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 if cheong another red light during the course means total 24 points ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesgetz 4th Gear January 14, 2020 Author Share January 14, 2020 24 minutes ago, Blueray said: if cheong another red light during the course means total 24 points ? Yup. Beating another red light will mean licence will be suspended. The safe driving course will help prevent this as it will expunge 4 points from my current record. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesgetz 4th Gear January 14, 2020 Author Share January 14, 2020 4 hours ago, 13177 said: Is this course free? Nope it’s not. Costs abt $140 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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