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Does this describe you? https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/the-seven-habits-of-the-spore-driver Speeding Overtaking Beating red lights Not giving way Potong jalan Poor Parking Not using the signal indicator

ok ok be honest.. which bad driving habits are you guys guilty of? confession: i'm very guilty of the beep-beep-beep-then-overtake-from-left-but-got-signal habit

Not a question just for Grace Fu, but for you and me...... Kekeke 1. Stop digging my nose while waiting at red light 2. Ditto but scratching balls 3. Don't block or rush thru mrt train door ways, lift doors until alighting people get out first 4. Own self put back dirty trays after makan in food places 5. Don't complain 6. Don't every time red eyes when next person pay cash 7. Delete words like these from our mouth, keyboard --- COE, ERP, MIW, KFC, MBT..... 8. Always do opposite of NPNT 9. HELP sweep things under the carpet 10. These are more serious ones 10a Aim before we pee 10b Flush after we bomb 10c Keep leftover on side of our plate, not on food centre table 10d Avoid splashing water on road when driving pass pedestrians 10e Relak more when we drive, give n take. 10f Move off quickly, don't hog when traffic light turns green 10g 10h 10i

Just now during the heavy rain I saw this car driving with Hazard Lights on, so I think I should create a topic on good driving habits. Feel free to add on to the list. Usage of High beams: Don't turn on your high beams in normal driving conditions when the streets lights are working. You might disorientate other driver's vision, especially if they are coming from the opposite direction. Still don't know why got some kukus drive around with high beam.. In hazy/foggy conditions, high beams should not be used, the high beam will get reflected and actually impairs visibility rather than improves. Use fog lights if you have it. (Even in poor visibility conditions, Fog Lamps that do not meet the requirements must not be used in Singapore). Do not continuously flash high beam at goondus. They will become more goondu instead. Never ever High Beam oncoming traffic, use the horn instead if necessary. If you encounter oncoming traffic flashing their high beams at you, slow down, there is something ahead. In poor visibility conditions: High Beams^^ Turn on Hazard Lights, they are more visible than tail lights. Slow down and watch your speed. Use lane markings to guide where you are going. Be alert at all times and stay focused, try not to talk to others in the car if possible. Others: Turn on your hazard lights if you spot any hazards in front, it is always good to alert other drivers as they are really alot of blur sotongs in SG. Can't stress this enough, Signal early!!! Please be patient and give others time to start off at traffic lights. Do not hog the roads, if you are confused or lost, pull over to the side and ask for directions. If you always get high beamed on Lane 1 on expressways, you know its a good time to start using lane 2 instead. Use your rear-view mirror when overtaking/filtering, the are blind spots in side mirrors. Check your rear-view mirror regularly to give way to tailgaters. If you find someone tailgating you, do NOT jam break, all lifes are precious. Flash your hazard lights twice to say Thank You to drivers who give way to you. Give way P-plate drivers, driving is stressful enough for them. GIVE WAY TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES(INCLUDING PRIVATE AMBULANCES) you might save a life. Also, high beam vehicles in front of you and turn on hazard lights to signal others. High Beam/Horn others if you notice that they are not focused. Go infront of them and flash your hazard lights if you are not behind them. Try your best to signal to others if you notice problems with their cars. E.g. unsecured boot, open petrol covers, burst/deflated tires, headlights not turn on at night. If you encounter problems with your car, turn on your hazard lights and filter to the left most lane and pull over. If you see white lights on the back of a car, Watch Out, that car is in reverse gear. Too tired to think.. feel free to add on to the list.

Good one: Never answer phone call even its hand free Bad one: Drive with one hand when traffic conditions look relaxed Not sure this one I have is good or bad:- If opposite driver flashes hi beam while I am waiting at a red light junction for opposite traffic to clear, I will flash back "I got it, don't worry, I am not crossing yet"

Subaru Legacy is such a good car.... but driven so indiscriminately.

Law and Foreign Affairs Minister, K Shanmugam, said it is time for Singaporeans to seriously reconsider their driving habits. On his latest Facebook post, he said he received over 360 comments to his post on driving habits, a subject which had obviously touched some raw nerves. Mr Shanmugam said his wife has been driving for 23 years, and has never received a ticket, and is a very careful, steady driver. Turning to his own driving experiences, he said that he puts a premium on being courteous on the roads. The minister said the issue of traffic and accidents have been on his mind in the last few weeks. Last Friday, he visited an elderly woman at the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, a victim of an accident in his constituency. Two days ago, he met an ambassador at a function, who felt that the driving in Singapore was worse than the experiences in her country. Over weekend coffee at Chun Tin Road, Mr Shanmugam said both he and his wife have been regularly shocked by the fairly brazen conduct of some drivers, with cars turning into a one-way street, against the flow of traffic from the main road, in order to make a three-point turn, amongst several driving habits. Mr Shanmugam said where they have been able to, both he and his wife have given the vehicle numbers to the Traffic Police. The minister felt that over the years, Singaporeans seem to have become less courteous, which indicates something about society. Mr Shanmugam stressed that how well others are treated, defines people as a society. Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1222087/1/.html

Find it strange why most Singaporean like to reverse park everywhere they go even when it will hinder their exit at later stage. Take for example, reverse park near to a ramp or exit where your turning radius definitely unable to make it. The other one is able to go direct into the lot at some commercial CP but driver will still position their vehicle nicely before reverse or forward, then it will reverse, forward, reverse, forward to get the precise parking at 300mm on each side...

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

As age catches up, I realise that I am driving more sensibily and more patient on the road. The every hand wave `thank you' to those who gave way to me makes me feel even more so to be a responsible driver. Hey, I'm no angel too. I had my fair share of making mistakes on the road and irritating other road users with my irresponsible driving habits, just like many of us. Well, isn't it true that its always the fault of others and never yourself when it comes to road aggression? I feel that we should start to think of our habits on the road and what our actions may cause to others, especially when the holiday seasons are coming, drinking merrily and driving crazily. Its time to help each other make the roads safer and don't be the cause of accidents. Everyone has a family. Think for others please. If you are the cause, and if someone dies or seriously hurt, their family will be heartbroken, and you will regret forever. So, before you attempt another one of those bad habits, I hope your thoughts are out for the road users you are affecting. I like to start a list of bad habits most of us are guilty of and hey, maybe its a good idea that our New Year resolution is to change all that :) If you agree with me, please add to the list, anything that irritates you on the road. Hopefully all of us will be sensible and start thinking and responding positively on the road. Happy Driving!! The list of bad habits by motorists:- 1) road hogging 2) drivers who follow too closely behind 3) those who likes to swerve in and out, bloody dangerous! 4) fog lamp users (seriously, your cars dun look more macho, but more irritating) 5) those who likes to brake hard 6) those who likes to slow down near to an accident, and itself nearly causing an accident. 7) those who r lazy to put signal lights while turning on the second turning lane which is meant also for going straight 8) those who fails to stop when turning and allow pedestrians to cross the roads first. Major potential accident! 9) those who do not like to turn on headlights in covered carparks, but strangely turn them on at night haha. Honestly, most covered carparks are dimly lit, day or night. 10) those who likes to show off when there are ladies in their car... and they may not like it. Pls add to this list and share with everyone :)

Habit 1: Speed up to cheong red lights Habit 2: Move off before lights turn green When 1 and 2 (literally) meet, it becomes a serious accident. It doesn't take a genius to figure this out but a lot of motoring goondus continue to do it. Seriously, how much faster can one reach home by inching forward at the red lights? Another observation is that lane discipline has deteriorated. More and more drivers can't take a curve without encroaching into another lane. Best is they inadvertently switch lanes while turning and still have the audacity to horn.

Below article from Channelnewsasia affrims the prevaling Die Hard Habits of motorists on our roads to date. I think driving licenses are too easily acuired these days as compared to the past, and possibly bad influences from the internet as well as movies depicting glamorous driving stunts like Drifting etc. What should be done to curb such dangerous and inconsiderate driving habits? >> Higher penalties? >> Revocation of License? >> Re-education? >> Revise the Qualifying Factors in Attaining a License? ================================================ Driving over speed limit, beating amber lights top dangerous driving habits By Zhang Tingjun, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 09 June 2009 1836 hrs SINGAPORE : A nationwide road safety survey has revealed that Singapore drivers are less inclined to signal when switching lanes or overtaking, but are more careful when it comes to drinking and driving than European motorists. The month-long survey by AXA Insurance was conducted with more than 500 Singapore drivers, made up of private car owners and taxi drivers. The survey showed that 60 per cent admitted to committing at least one dangerous driving practice. Driving at more than 10 kilometres per hour over the speed limit and beating an amber light topped the list. Drivers were more prudent, however, when it came to drink driving, with 24 per cent saying they do not drink at all before taking the wheel. When asked what would deter them from dangerous driving practices, the top three reasons cited pertained to law enforcement. Personal safety came in fourth, and the safety of others fifth. Another notable finding was that the only dangerous driving behaviour that women are more likely to engage in than men is answering the phone without a hands-free kit or text messaging while driving. Drivers who were married with young children were also found to be more likely to engage in unsafe driving practices compared to those married with older children. Younger motorists between 18 and 34 years of age were also found to be less likely to perceive a breach of safety rules as dangerous driving compared to motorists aged 35 and above. According to AXA, the most surprising finding, however, was that over 75% of those surveyed gave the wrong answer to the question "What is the speed limit on normal roads?" Some did not know, whereas others guessed 60, 50 or 30 kilometres per hour. The correct answer is 50 kilometres per hour. AXA said that going over the speed limit is not only dangerous, it can also be costly when it comes to filing claims. Henri Gurs, CEO, AXA Insurance Singapore, said: "Between an accident at 50 km/h or an accident at 70 km/h, the damages will be more than doubled." According to AXA, accident claims have risen from 13 to 16 per cent over the past four years. - CNA/ms

Gosh, it's been ages since I last started a thread in this forum, but the events of late that I've been observing has led me to have decent list of items that are open for discussion. In this series, I'd like all drivers to do a little self-reflection on some of the habits that we are guilty of at times. [ol] [*]Road Hogging Either drivers are not aware that they are holding up Lane One or that they are just plain selfish and want to hold eg. 80kmh on a 90kmh road. [*]No Signalling When Changing Lanes / Turning This can be very dangerous for the drivers behind who will not aware of the intentions of the driver in front or irratating to those waiting at traffic junctions waiting to go straight, but there is a car who wants to turn right but does not have the signal light switched on. Trying to conserve battery power here [*]Parking Along Double-Yellow Lines Where there is just a two lane road and people choose to park along the side to go have their meals. Along Choa Chu Kang North 7, there is a coffeeshop where even gigantic trucks park to have their meals at Block 678A. There are kids crossing that road and sometimes, the trucks just turn out. There was once when a truck almost hit a kid. And that form of parking along the two lane road also results in traffic congestion during peak hours. [*]Lorry Racer I understand that you might be in a rush at times, but you don't have to use your bulk to muscle cars out of their lanes or force them to slow down just so that you can cut into the lane. [*]Lack of Lane Discipline (especially when turning) I find that a lot of drivers should realise that when the rightmost vehicle turns right at a junction, that they should stick to Lane One, and similarly for those on Lane Two turning right, should also adhere to Lane Two. Too many near misses already. Eg. At Potong Pasir, turning right towards Bendemeer Road[/ol]

I am a little curious about the ECU... the ECU supposedly learns your driving habits and adapts accordingly. What does this mean? Assuming you are a conservative driver and accelerate slowly most of the time, will the performance be affected when accelerating hard (for example, when trying to overtake)? In a automatic transmission, if your regular driving habit is hard acceleration, does the ECU essentially delay the gear change, and shift gears at higher RPM. Is that how it works? Or is there more to it? Also, how long does it take for the ECU to relearn your new driving habits? Would appreciate if some knowledgeable bros could shed some light on this. Thanks in advance/ Naresh

in a period of one week, i encountered 2 such drivers on the road. Driving at lane 1 of expressway at exactly 90km/h, refusing to give way, and when i start to overtake him from the left after following behind for almost 1 min, the bugger speed up to prevent me from overtaking! ... when you go back into the lane, he slowed down to 90km/h again!

I dont work in town, but if i do, i would seriously consider park and ride. I was in town just for about 2 hours the other day. If i took the my "normal" route home, I calculated it would cost be about $20 (inclusive of parking)... just to go there for a short while and get out. So I took another route, wasted 30 to 40 mins in a mini jam but save like $4? best way is to stay away from town?

Hi guys, Would like to gather the top bad habits of drivers and then start a poll later to see which are the top few. Do feel free to add, here we go: a) Failure to drive within lane, like to take up two lanes when negotiating a bend b) Failure to turn on signal light when switching lane c) Failure to lookout and stop gracefully for Pedestrian to cross zebra crossing Regards,

Situation I face everyday. Traffic lights are red on all four direction. Green arrow lights are on for the Blue and Yellow lanes of cars to turn right. I am red car coming out from the filtering lane with zebra crossing onto the major road. The string of Blue cars mostly(70%) of them turn into lane 2 immediately, not even touching lane 1. While the ramining 30% of Blue cars like to turn into lane 3 immediately. During the morning peak period, many Blue cars will still cross the junction even after the green arrow has ended while the Pink cars starts moving straight. I know its dangerous for me(Red) to cut out to the major road lane 3 because there are 30% of the blue cars coming into lane 3 immediately. But if I don't move off then the Pink motorcycles/car will prevent me from moving out, and I will have to wait till the Pink cars to stop. Sometimes I will get stuck in a string of cautious red cars, and will have to wait a few cycles of traffice light.