Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 Hi just to share with you guys, normally in traffic jam in expressway like in PIE, CTE and AYE which often jam up during peak hours, which lane you guys choose to drive in? For me I choose lane 3, definitely avoid lane 1 and 2 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenlyETP Clutched December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 Lane 1 always jam damn heavily due to brakesters. They couldn't drive gradually else the jam wouldn't be such a great impact on lane 1. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustyz 5th Gear December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 bro all lane abt the same. Lane 2.3 and 4 got obstructed view while lane 1 have road hogging(Taxi70% and pte car 30%) So it auto balance out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 21, 2013 Author Share December 21, 2013 i mean like when there is jam, lane 3 is the fastest as normally accidents happen in lane 1 or sometimes in lane 2 so these two lanes normally merge into one lane causing slower jam as compared to lane 3 moreover lane 3 many vehicles exiting so make lane 3 or may lane 4 as fastest lane if dont want to be trapped in jam anyway this is what i observed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pisces69 6th Gear December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 Hi just to share with you guys, normally in traffic jam in expressway like in PIE, CTE and AYE which often jam up during peak hours, which lane you guys choose to drive in? For me I choose lane 3, definitely avoid lane 1 and 2 Depends. I prefer to choose the lane that is moving faster. Sometimes accident on lane 1 so I keep to lane 2 or 3. Otherwise I see if Im turning off soon, then I keep to center then left lane. If I got a long way to go, I usually stay in the right lane 1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrogers 2nd Gear December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 (edited) Unless there is an accident on a particular lane, It makes no difference now. During slow traffic conditions due to bottlenecks, Its a "free for all" now on our expressways, especially for lorries, trucks like Toyota dynas, Nissan cabstar, Renault kangoos etc. Foreign Factory buses, long vehicles (since they do not have speed limits) compounded to the problem. There is simply no lane discipline on our roads, especially on our expressways. It seems that lane 3/4 are "haunted. These slower vehicles always drive on "one" lane from the right (regardless of the no. of lanes on the expressways) and overtake on lane 1. The situation has deteriorated so much that the traffic on our expressways are no different from those in neighbouring countries like Jakarta. Can anyone advice whether highway code/traffic act forbid "heavy" vehicles from driving on lane 2? I can't find it. Otherwise, the authorities are simply sleeping and boh chap. Edited December 21, 2013 by Buckrogers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camrysfa Turbocharged December 21, 2013 Share December 21, 2013 Can anyone advice whether highway code/traffic act forbid "heavy" vehicles from driving on lane 2? I can't find it. Otherwise, the authorities are simply sleeping and boh chap. "Heavy vehicles keep right" rule prob don't exist anymore. HV & goods vehicles are now auth for 60 km/h. In most of the expressways, they have the "right" to be on Lane 2 - because the overall speed is most of the time slow or there is some slow buggers infront. And most times Lane 2 is the INNER MOST in their destination of travel. Example that part in PIE twds Changi - before turn-off to BKE. So I have realised this and not used my horn on them anymore The confirmation is - I have seen TP passing them without any action taken.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 Lane 3 u need to be careful with vehicle from slip road filtering into the express way. Lane 2 u need to be careful with kuku driver from lane 1 and 3 cutting into your lane. Lane 1 u need to be careful with two wheeler zoominng pass on your left and also day dreamer infront appling sudden break. The conclusion. No right/best lane to drive on our congested express way. Drive safe and defensive. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckrogers 2nd Gear December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 "Heavy vehicles keep right" rule prob don't exist anymore. HV & goods vehicles are now auth for 60 km/h. In most of the expressways, they have the "right" to be on Lane 2 - because the overall speed is most of the time slow or there is some slow buggers infront. And most times Lane 2 is the INNER MOST in their destination of travel. Example that part in PIE twds Changi - before turn-off to BKE. So I have realised this and not used my horn on them anymore The confirmation is - I have seen TP passing them without any action taken.. Your last sentence is correct. I have seen it myself. What I cannot swallow is they always use "overall speed on our expressways are lower, so we have no choice but to increase ERP"... With 60-70 kmh vehicles occupying all the lanes or private cars/taxis are only left with lane 1, how to increase the speed? It's obvious that the speed limited vehicles are either hogging at 70kmh or speeding above that to keep up with the cars. It just make no sense to pay more and get the same traffic condition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 I seldom get caught in jams. Plus I avoid peak hour and travel early. More joy to drive in less congested roads. If jam is due to accident it's always becoz of Kay Pohs slowing to a crawl to look at accident site. If drivers cannot be bothered and quickly move on the traffic flow would have been a lot better. And a lot of these Kay Pohs are cab drivers coz life is so boring for them that this is the only "action" they will ever get. Haha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mgmgphyo 1st Gear December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 on expressway esp AYE lane 3 and 2 are wasted due to van and lorries using them. So only left lane 1 for normal cars who want to travel at 80-90. Because of that there is no more overtaking lane in Singapore expressways.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInHeaven 1st Gear December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 normally ill take lane 2 during a jam~ no particular reason.. what bothers me are all the lorries hogging up lane 2, then only left lane 1 to use :/ what makes it worse is when some private cars road hog on lane 1... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic December 22, 2013 Author Share December 22, 2013 (edited) on expressway esp AYE lane 3 and 2 are wasted due to van and lorries using them. So only left lane 1 for normal cars who want to travel at 80-90. Because of that there is no more overtaking lane in Singapore expressways.. Aye indeed too much jam and trucks, so normally i avoid aye and took west coast highway Edited December 22, 2013 by Thaiyotakamli Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darthrevan Supercharged December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 Lane 1 always jam damn heavily due to brakesters. They couldn't drive gradually else the jam wouldn't be such a great impact on lane 1. indeed..that's why it's Lane 1 mostly jammed..due to fast accelerating and braking effect..as a safety precaution I'll take lane 3 so I don't have to be so tensed up and brake so often 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopites Supersonic December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 on expressway esp AYE lane 3 and 2 are wasted due to van and lorries using them. So only left lane 1 for normal cars who want to travel at 80-90. Because of that there is no more overtaking lane in Singapore expressways.. 80/90 only during school holiday season,office hrs and weekend. Peak hrs you will be happy if u can attain 50. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toothiewabbit Supersonic December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 If an accident takes place way ahead (waze or equivalent may help but situation is dynamic), there is no best lane to choose from unless you decide to escape at the next exit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holdenutessv Turbocharged December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 Lane 3/4. Agreed with what Darthrevan said. indeed..that's why it's Lane 1 mostly jammed..due to fast accelerating and braking effect..as a safety precaution I'll take lane 3 so I don't have to be so tensed up and brake so often Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky2007 Turbocharged December 22, 2013 Share December 22, 2013 If those lorries and vans keep to their lane 4... I would be on lane 3... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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