TL;DR – A parked C-HR with p-plates suddenly accelerates and almost mauls a father and son at an open-air carpark. Things would have gotten ugly if they had been one second slower.
There can be miracles
While some of us might not be believers, a recent video uploaded on Roads.sg might change your mind.
The incident occurred on 10th September 2021.
Here’s the 35-second video:
A one-second difference between life and death
In an open-air carpark, location unknown, a father and his son casually walk past a cam car.
If you observe the video, you’ll notice a black Toyota C-HR directly opposite the cam car slowly inching forward as the father and son enter the frame. The C-HR then suddenly accelerates and crashes into the cam car just as the lucky duo clears the danger.
If it had been a second earlier, the father and son would have been caught in the collision.
Let’s address the elephant in the room
I’m sure everyone noticed the p-plates on the C-HR.
Could it be because of the driver’s inexperience?
Or it could have been a case of the driver talking on his phone? He was wearing his wireless earphones. And, if so, why wasn't his handbrake up?
Online Chatter
But, by 2040, no more manual car already. If everyone drives like this in 2040, scary eh!
I’m just glad that by some miracle, a family did not lose a father and a son to a negligent driver.
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The Year 2030
“2030” is a synonymous year for all matters environmental-related. If you have read my previous article, "2030 might be the end of the world for car enthusiasts and the sports cars they love”, you would be familiar with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 (SGP 2030).
If you have not, feel free to read it:
In addition to phasing out Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles and encouraging the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EV), the government is also promoting sustainable living by encouraging cycling as a mode of transport.
The government has set a target to triple cycling paths from 460km to 1,320km by 2030, hoping that this network would provide cyclists with a safe and comfortable journey within and between various towns in Singapore.
Cycling in Singapore
In recent years, the uptake of cycling as a leisure activity and a mode of transport has sharply increased. This is evident from the increased sighting of cycling enthusiasts, otherwise known as “Tour De Singapore” cyclists and food delivery riders alike.
Furthermore, the banning of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs) on roads as of 3rd April 2020 has also incited users to switch to bicycles or Power-Assisted Bicycles (PABs), which also contributed to the increase of cyclists.
The Cyclist Segmentation
I learned something rather intriguing yet insightful — Not all cyclists are the same.
Yes, they are all cyclists on the road but their intention and behaviour are grossly different.
“Tour De Singapore” cyclists are those that cycle to maintain an active lifestyle, which can be for leisure purposes or as a mode of transport. More often than not, this segment of cyclists will be riding on their road bikes which can easily hit 20km/h or faster. Their key objective includes clocking in a certain distance during their session (Eg. 20km), completing an entire cycling route (Eg. SG round island route, Marina Bay Loop) or even hitting a personal best for their cycling speed.
Conversely, the key objective for food delivery riders is pretty straightforward — to complete their order in the fastest and most efficient way possible.
And lastly, the final segment of cyclists — Young Punks (YPs) and their fixed-gear bicycles. Frankly, I have no clue as to why they are even on the road. This group of cyclists definitely do not deserve to be on the road, as their bicycles do not even have brakes equipped. These YPs lack the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as helmets to make things worse.
Why Cycle On The Road?
From my understanding, there are two main but non-exhaustive reasons why cyclists prefer riding on the road:
Cycling on the road is smoother, as compared to cycling on pavements.
Certain bicycles, such as road bikes, are made to travel fast. Therefore, cycling on pavements or park connectors are unsuitable due to their speed limit restrictions of 10km/h and 25km/h, respectively.
The Black Sheep
They are everywhere. There is almost no escape from encountering these black sheep from the cycling community.
The list of black sheep curated on MyCarForum’s Blog category is sufficient to explain the point I am trying to bring across. Just take a look below:
Notice how all these incidents took place while the cyclist was riding on the road? MMMM...
If you wish to see more instances of black sheep from the cycling community, do a simple search in the search bar of MyCarForum (Refer below).
With the anonymous identity of these black sheep, there is almost no way they can be held accountable for committing traffic offences. The most that could happen to them is getting caught in the act by the police/LTA or being “trended” from online dashcam submissions of these black sheep. Otherwise, they will probably get off scot-free.
In most vehicle-cyclist accidents, the driver would be penalised regardless of who is at fault. However, there are certain occurrences (Refer below) where the errant cyclist is penalised for his wrongdoing.
Despite not being penalised, the driver remains the ultimate loser as the cost of repairing the damaged vehicle will remain borne by him. This frustration undoubtedly creates a sense of anguish and helplessness among drivers whenever a cyclist flouts traffic rules.
“Praise is fleeting, but brickbats we recall”
Unfortunately for the cycling community, the presence of black sheep across the various segments has created a typical stereotype on cyclists regardless if they are responsible road users or not.
Sadly, the notorious reputation of cyclists is so deeply ingrained in the public’s perception that it may no longer be possible to remove that stereotypical notion.
For every kind act performed by a cyclist, there are always many others whose actions serve as a disservice to the cycling community. After all, it is in human nature that we remember the wrongs as compared to the rights.
According to the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules under the Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276, Section 140), cyclists should practice the following while riding on roads:
Ensure bicycles are equipped with working and functional brakes.
Wearing a suitable protective bicycle helmet securely while cycling.
Using hand signal to inform traffic of the cyclist’s intention (Eg. To stop, slow down, proceed left/right)
Travel in a single file at all times. Unless on a lane with two or more lanes (in the same direction), travelling abreast is allowed.
Cycle as near as possible to the left of the road.
Cycle in an orderly and safe manner and obey the flow of traffic.
If cycling during hours of darkness (7 pm – 7 am), your bicycle must be equipped with appropriate lighting at the front and rear.
In other words, unless the cyclist is an individual with traffic knowledge (driving/riding license) and can ADHERE STRICTLY to the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules under the Road Traffic Act (Chapter 276, Section 140), cyclists should be OFF our roads entirely.
If you are interested, feel free to read the online copy of the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules under the Road Traffic Act here: https://sso.agc.gov.sg/SL/RTA1961-R3#pr5-.
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Another day, another joker on the road getting what he deserves for his reckless driving.
What happened
In the wee hours of the morning, a Mazda 3 driver is seen driving down Admiralty Road right beside a large garbage truck.
Wanting to filter to his right, the car flashes its right indicator lights to signal its intention. This is when things start to go horribly wrong.
Instead of letting the truck pass, the Mazda driver fails to check for safety and starts to drift to the right.
The weird thing about his behaviour is that he actually slows down right in front of the large truck as his vehicle performs the lane change.
As a result, the car ends up getting hit in the rear by the garbage truck and continues along the road for a while before coming to a stop.
It is unclear if the Mazda driver had hit the brakes on purpose or by accident.
Additionally, the fact that the Mazda kept going after getting hit could mean that the driver did not realise that he had been hit.
A great example of why all drivers die die must have insurance
It is important to note that the Mazda 3 driver carries a P plate, which is a probationary license plate that should be put on display at the top-right portion of the front and back windscreens of new drivers. The plate can be taken down after a year of valid driving experience.
As such, it is critical that all drivers, especially P-platers, have insurance in case of accidents like this.
Annual premiums for car insurance typically start at $850, and the amount that you pay is determined by your age, your occupation, the amount of driving experience you have, your car model, and your claims history.
For P platers and drivers below the age of 27, car premiums are through the roof as insurers deem these drivers to possess a higher level of risk of getting into accidents.
Netizens' reactions
P-platers, no matter the situation, there is no reason good enough to justify driving and switching lanes recklessly. Stay safe out there!
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What do you do when you are rushing for time (for whatever reason), and the odds are stacked against you?
Watch how this Honda Shuttle "skips" a red light by taking a shortcut:
What happened?
This incident took place along Corporation Road, at the junction of Yung Sheng Road.
In the dashcam footage, a red Honda Shuttle is seen driving aggressively behind the cam car.
Moments later, as the Honda Shuttle approaches the red traffic light, he slows down abruptly.
And just when you think he is about to come to a complete stop...
He decides to swerve to the nearby filter lane, perform an illegal U-Turn, and go to another filter lane to "skip" that red light (Intelligence +10).
Thinking out of the box
Undoubtedly, this driver possesses quick thinking and decisive skills, which are used for the wrong reasons.
Like the one featured in the video, such manoeuvres should not be performed as they are purely reckless and hazardous to other road users.
Exploiting a loophole?
According to Chapter 276, Section 112 Part IV No. 54 of the Road Traffic Act, crossing a single continuous white line is allowed only when the road ahead is clear.
Don't be mistaken, this is no loophole.
What the driver doesn't realise is the fact that he did not obey traffic directions as indicated.
Although it is uncertain how many offences he committed, I am pretty sure he has committed at least 1 offence from the "skip traffic light" Jutsu.
Netizens' comments
Yup, from the looks of it I am sure this is not his first time.
Someone forgot about the 9th SAF core value - "Don't get caught"
Judging by the way he drives, the sai sure at custom already.
Well, what do you think of his actions? And what offence do you think he committed?
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The conflict between motorists and cyclists never ends.
Every time it happens, a dashcam video emerges on the internet for us to spectate the drama between them.
Here's one such video that occurred over the weekend.
Where?
The incident occurred at Kranji dam, along Kranji Way, which is a two-lane road.
It seems as if Tour de Singapore is the favourite pastime of Singaporeans these days and it's commonplace to see big groups of cyclists on the road nowadays (as though the pandemic is already over).
Road regulation reminder for cyclists
Cycling abreast is allowed, but only on roads with more than one lane in the same direction.
Below is an example where cyclists are allowed to cycle abreast.
In this case, cycling abreast is prohibited since Kranji Way is a two-lane road going in opposite directions.
Increasing the number of cyclists does not mean you can flout the regulations. Don't give me that 'strength in numbers' bull crap.
The Van Driver
The van driver was obviously feeling a tad bit frustrated from the road hogging of the entire kampong of cyclists.
As such, he took matters into his own hands by crossing the double white lines to go against the traffic flow to dangerously overtake (but failed) the group of cyclists.
That's three offences committed within quick succession of one another – The perfect formula to getting your license suspended or revoked.
Netizens' Comments
Straight facts. They are undoubtedly the cause of the incident.
Maybe next time the cyclist should 'ownself check ownself' before posting the video online.
Unpopular opinion edition. I guess you could say that...
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Urban myth
As drivers, we all have heard of the myth that the police will always penalise the driver for knocking down a cyclist (or pedestrians too) - even if they don't look out for traffic.
It's common beliefs like this that make drivers extremely anxious when they encounter run-ins with cyclists.
However, one fellow driver proved this belief wrong as he shared his experience after getting in an accident with a cyclist.
According to the Facebook post by Jacky Ang, he was driving out of a carpark in Ang Mo Kio in July when a cyclist appeared unexpectedly.
Not wanting to hit the cyclist, Mr Ang stepped on his brakes.
After seeing the cyclist fall in front of his vehicle, he stepped out of his car and offered to help.
The day after
The day after this incident, Mr Ang said that he had contacted the cyclist and offered to send him to the clinic for his injuries. However, the cyclist rejected his offer.
A few days later, the cyclist sent Mr Ang a message wanting to claim his car insurance for his medical bills.
Luckily for him, Mr Ang had already made a police report on the day of the accident.
In the end
After conducting initial investigations, the Singapore Traffic Police told Mr Ang that they will be charging the cyclist for failing to stop and look out for oncoming traffic.
Relieved, Mr Ang posted about his experience online, encouraging other drivers to not be afraid of placing a police report for road incidents.
Netizens’ reactions
Mr Ang's post quickly went viral with netizens, who took to the comments to share about their own experiences as well.
Drivers (and cyclists) can learn a valuable lesson from Mr Ang's experience - Do not be afraid of lodging a police report if you ever find yourself in a similar situation.
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Does this truck driver even have a proper license?
There seems to be a high influx of road accidents recently, with a majority of victims being motorcyclists.
In this baffling video, a motorcyclist appears to properly form up after noticing the stationary camcar at a traffic junction. Riding in front of a large truck, the biker starts to slow down.
To his dismay, the truck behind him fails to brake in time and continues travelling at a high speed.
This leads to a series of unfortunate events as the truck hits the motorcyclist, flinging him off his bike before crashing into the stationary camcar.
Luckily, the rider manages to avoid his death after the impact as he immediately stands up and throws his hands in a "WTF?" manner.
The biker then walks to the front of the road, where the truck supposedly should be. Upon witnessing this shocking accident, other drivers got out of their vehicles to help the motorcyclist and his bike.
Truck had a trade plate
The video description states that the truck carries a trade plate, which is a temporary number plate for unlicensed vehicles.
It is a possibility that the vehicle could be new and have yet to be registered or it's just being brought for testing on the road.
An eerily similar incident in Malaysia
Many were quick to point out that this accident was eerily similar to one that happened a few days ago in Malaysia.
Just like the motorcyclist accident, a tipper truck was unable to stop as it approached a junction filled with stationary vehicles.
As a result, a yellow taxi in front of the truck was completely crushed and several other cars were pushed off the road in a serious chain collision.
Netizens' reactions
Is this just a mere coincidence or is there something more to both of these accidents?
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JDM, Euro and Exotic sports cars
For the uninitiated, sports cars consist of 3 main categories: JDM, Euro, and Exotic. These sports cars come in a bunch of varying specifications. Let me give you some examples.
The Renault Megane RS is a 4-cylinder turbocharged, manual, front-wheel-drive Euro sports car.
Likewise, the Mclaren 720S is a V8 twin-turbocharged, automatic, rear-wheel-drive exotic sports car.
Last but not least, we have the iconic JDM street-legal rally car – The Subaru Impreza WRX, a 4-cylinder turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sports car that is available in both the manual and automatic transmission.
The list goes on and on, but you get my intention, don’t you? With dozens of offerings for sports cars of varying specifications, there is always an ideal sports car for you, no matter the specifications you require and whether you can afford it.
Why 2030?
Unless you have been living under a rock, you would have encountered the Electric Vehicle (EV) craze surrounding us lately.
According to the SG Green Plan 2030 (SGP 2030) announced during Budget 2021, we will be looking at significant changes to the status quo. Nope, I am not talking about the rise in petrol duty rates. I am referring to the phasing out of Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles by 2040, driven by these three aspects of the SGP 2030:
Cessation of new diesel cars and taxi registrations from 2025
Requirement of newly registered cars to be of cleaner-energy models from 2030; and
All vehicles to run on cleaner energy by 2040
What does it mean for us?
The SGP 2030, coupled with our beloved COE system, is the perfect formula for phasing out ICE cars in Singapore.
Unfortunately, this will spell the demise of JDM, Euro and Exotic sports cars alike. From 2030 onwards, the supply of ICE sports cars will be what we currently have in the market. As such, does this mean that the low supply of ICE sports cars drives its market value up?
If you wish to drive your dream Nissan GTR, BMW M4 or Lamborghini Aventador in the future, you better pray hard that its current owner renews its COE. Then again, it would be best to consider the maintenance and upkeep cost required for these ageing cars before purchasing them in the future.
Similarly, manual transmission cars will be phased out eventually. Here's why.
EVs have an electric motor in place of an ICE vehicle’s “engine” by using a single-speed transmission that regulates their electric motor. Except for the Porsche Taycan, which uses a Two-Speed gearbox. As such, EVs come only in automatic transmissions, and the phasing out of existing manual transmission ICE cars means the demise of manual transmission cars.
Electric Sports Cars
Yes, they are insanely fast.
Yes, it produces instantaneous torque.
But can we consider them as true-blue sports cars?
Aside from the speed and torque, car enthusiasts also seek the pleasure of high engine revs, the burbling exhaust sound and, most importantly, the liberty to modify various car performance components – None of which an electric sports car is capable of fulfilling.
Furthermore, the single-speed transmission that regulates its electric motor seems like a bore that takes the fun out of driving compared to manual gear shifts or the quick gear shifting of DCT transmissions.
For those Gen Y & Z car enthusiasts out there, I will do one for you. — Here’s a plea to those of you that currently own any sports car; please renew your COE so that the future generations of car enthusiasts will have a chance to own the car of our (childhood) dream someday.
Last Thoughts
The golden question here is, will a manual (class 3) license still be relevant in the near future? If it is irrelevant and deemed obsolete, this will remove any segregation between the community’s existing “Class 3 vs 3A” mentality.
If you are unaware of the "Class 3 vs 3A" commotion, read the article below:
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Not too sure what's the context of the video below but it's been circulating in car groups and WhatsApp chats since this morning.
Asking for it
In this short 20-second clip, a wrecked car with a popped-up bonnet ran headfirst into the rear of a stationary Honda Civic.
According to online sources, this incident occurred at Midview City.
Considering the number of repair shops located there, online chatter suggests that a workshop personnel was behind the wheel of that wrecked vehicle.
Moments of convenience, hundreds (or thousands) of dollars in claims
The real question here - Is it even legal to drive this wrecked car around at all?
Although it may be a short distance to a nearby workshop within Midview City's compound, the car's condition suggests that it would have been unwise to drive it.
Given its current state, it should be towed to the workshop directly.
See lah, kay kiang drive this damaged car around, now kena accident.
Some people might say that the Honda Civic should have parked his car at a proper parking lot instead of alongside the road.
However, it may be ridiculous to attribute any fault to the Honda Civic for this silly accident.
Regardless, I hope the Honda Civic's owner can claim for the damages.
Netizens' comments
Was it worth it tho?😪
HA HA HA. Don't anyhow bring in cyclists, it is a sensitive topic. There's not even a single bicycle in sight.
All the best to the Civic driver. I hope the dashcam footage serves you well.
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There goes a saying that “Real men drive with 3 pedals./Real men drive manual cars.”, and even though that’s not the case, most male (and female) drivers have certainly had that thought at the back of their mind when it comes to taking their license.
According to the 2020 Annual Traffic Statistics, out of the 3 million citizens holding a Qualified Driving License (QDL), 1.7 million (56.9%) individuals have a Class 3 license while only 200 thousand (6.58%) individuals have a Class 3A license.
While it was a no-brainer for me to take Class 3A for my driving license, my dad met my decision with a disapproving sigh before simply stating that having a Class 3 license is “simply the better option”.
Most of my male (and female) relatives and friends were quick to comment on the convenience of having a manual license. “It’s better because you can drive both manual and automatic cars on the road,” my dad would often say, “and it makes you a better driver.”.
Having a manual license isn't all that useful. . .
Oddly enough, that sentence stuck with me throughout my teenage years – “Manual drivers are better drivers”. I wasn’t sure if I believed it wholeheartedly, to be honest. After all, my father (a manual driver) had also gotten his fair share of traffic accidents.
Because of their incessant repetition of this traditional mindset, I opted to try for a manual license, only for me to realise that there isn’t a real need for me to learn how to drive with a clutch.
. . . here's why:
Most cars run on automatic transmission nowadays, and unless I’m intending to get a van or a sports car (that I can't afford), learning how to drive with three pedals was virtually useless.
Besides the type of vehicles that one could drive with a manual license, I don’t see it as any different than having an automatic driving license.
The only thing that separates these two is pride – pride in the ability to manoeuvre a transmission that is slowly going out of style.
As someone who has grown up around manual drivers, I am here to tell you that having a manual license does not make you a better driver. So long as you don’t do stupid things and drive safely, you’re already 100 times better than the idiots listed below.
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This is probably one of the most luxuriously decorated bus stops in Singapore.
The video showcases a bus stop decorated with potted plants, statues of white elephants and, get this, a yellow BMW Z4 Roadster.
Yep, you read that right – a yellow BMW Z4 Roadster just sitting there as part of the decor.
I don’t even know where to begin.
Whose car does this belong to? Why is it just sitting there? Does LTA know about this? How did the owner come about with this idea?
Where exactly is this BMW located?
Sitting at 3 Chin Bee Avenue, the yellow car decoration is thought to belong to the company P’art 1 Design.
According to the company’s social media pages, it is responsible for providing display lights for different festivals and events throughout Singapore. This includes the Hari Raya light display at Geylang Serai, the Deepavali light display at Little India and Christmas displays for malls.
While this Google Street view screengrab did not feature the BMW (as it is taken in July 2020), the white elephant statues indicate that this is the exact location that is featured on the viral video.
Netizens’ reactions
Honestly, as long as it’s legally okay for the owner to place his vehicle there, I don’t see the harm in using this car as décor. It's obvious that it's not in use anymore and it certainly brings more vibrance and life to the area by being a cool statement piece.
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TL;DR – A valet service turns sour for a car owner as her valet driver beats a set of red lights, and she loses all cool when he tries to attempt to do it a second time. Turn up your audio for this one.
Adulting
After having a couple of drinks, if you drove to your destination, the responsible adult thing to do would be to call a valet service to pick you up and drive you home.
Which is what this car owner did. But I would say her experience with the valet service was less than satisfactory and borderline horrific.
The video
Watch the 1min 16second video to understand what I mean.
Red light 1
In the early seconds of the video, you’ll notice that the car beats a set of red lights.
If the light had just turned from amber to red, I would have given the driver the benefit of the doubt. However, it’s evident that there was more than enough time to stop, but he didn’t.
Even the owner of the car could sense something was going awry.
Red light 2
Now I’m going to try and translate the conversation (to the best of my ability) for the non-mandarin speaking readers when the valet driver tries to beat the second set of red lights.
We then hear the owner slam the door as she gets out to head over to the driver’s seat (presumably).
Here’s the original post by the owner of the car which has gone viral.
Online chatter
I would not like to be on the receiving end of that shelling.
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With a torrential rainstorm hitting Singapore yesterday, drivers experienced high tensions as they braved the rain during the morning peak hours.
One driver, however, was not so lucky and did not escape the wrath of a motorcyclist.
As the first few seconds of this video rolled by, I was already irritated by the sight of the slow-moving vehicles crawling their way through the underpass along Farrer Road.
However, when the motorcyclist lined himself beside the Mazda just before entering the underpass, I knew something interesting was going to happen.
As the motorcyclist unsuccessfully attempted to lane-split, he found himself stuck behind the black Mazda 6 throughout the entire underpass.
Presumably annoyed that the congested roads did not open for him, the motorcyclist crept close to the Mazda to squeeze through the tiny gaps in between the lanes.
Unable to get his way, the angry biker zoomed past the car once the roads were clearing up and expressed his emotions with an angry whack to the Mazda 6's side mirror.
Very much like this angry cat here.
What is lane-splitting?
Just in case you were lost earlier when I mentioned it.
Defined as 'riding a bicycle or motorcycle between roadway lanes of vehicles driving in the same direction', it is common for motorcyclists to perform lane splitting in slow-moving traffic.
The main argument for this act is because lane-splitting prevents motorcycles from overheating. When a running motorcycle is at a standstill or edging forward for an extended period, the vehicle heats up quickly. Hence, riders must keep moving, even in congested traffic.
However, lane-splitting is incredibly inconsiderate to other road users. Although it is tolerated by traffic laws when done safely, it puts the motorcyclist at a higher risk of getting crushed by a larger vehicle.
Unless there is adequate space in between lanes, riders should avoid lane-splitting at all costs. Instead, the best way to manoeuvre through congested roads would be to practice care and anticipation. Better to stay safe than sorry!
Netizens' reactions
Some say the Mazda 6 driver is being a dick and others say the motorcyclist cb. What do you think? I think the Mazda 6 driver is pretty innocent tbh.
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Back to the age-old question - Is it easier to park with or without cars around you?
In the forum discussion above, many said that it is easier to park with cars around you.
Well, I would think otherwise. Watch this clip and find out why:
This incident happened at an open-air carpark, located at 877 Tampines Street 84.
What happened?
The Lalamove driver, who was driving a Renault SUV, was caught on cam reversing into a PARKED AND STATIONARY Perodua.
Oh wells. I am guessing the Lalamove driver held onto the notion that parking with cars around you will be easier.
After realising he hit the Perodua, the Lalamove driver did not bother to even alight and check on the damage to both cars.
Instead, he scooted away and parked at a nearby lot.
How did it happen?
Honestly, I don't know how an incident like this can even happen.
I mean, almost every modern car these days comes equipped with parking sensors and a reverse camera.
I am assuming that the Lalamove driver:
(1) was using his mobile phone while reversing, or
(2) did not bother to check his side mirrors while reversing.
It is almost impossible to commit a hit and run in this day and age, especially with every vehicle armed with a dashcam - You will be caught, and the police will find you.
Netizens' comments
Maybe HDB has to start installing poles, similar to those in driving schools. What a shame.
Same. I was looking intently as he attempted to park the 2nd time.
Exactly my point. Got so many types of cameras - Dashcam, HDB CCTVs, LTA CCTVs and Police surveillance cameras. How to siam all of them?
Update: Both parties have privately settled this incident among themselves.
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Today, we have a Toyota Hiace driver that might have allowed water to seep inside his brain while driving in the rain.
He drives against traffic flow along Changi Road towards the city and cuts across three lanes to turn into Siglap Ave. The best part is, he's driving calmly as if he's doing nothing wrong when in actual fact, he's scaring everybody
As a driver myself, Singapore roads are extremely easy to navigate. I admit that I've driven against traffic before albeit in a carpark but never on a main road.
Anyways, I digress. Here's the video.
Where is this place?
Gungho right? This is where the incident happend, courtesy of Google Maps.
Maybe he made a wrong turn after pumping petrol at ESSO?
For the folks here, when driving, please watch out for "unusual vehicle" and don't assume that everyone follows road regulations. Do not hesitate to alert them of their wrongdoings to prevent somebody from getting hurt.
Looks like there’s a new kind of pedestrian on the streets of Singapore.
Why did the chicken cross the road?
I never understood that joke.
Partially because there’s hardly any free-roaming chickens in most districts and because I have never actually seen a chicken cross a road until today.
The chicken looked confused by the environment as it went back and forth on the first half of the road.
However, it seemed to realise that it wasn’t safe to be on the road as it dashed across at lightning speed to the pavement on the other end.
Games have been made
I get why ‘Crossy Road’ features a chicken in its game now.
Are you smarter than a chicken?
If a chicken can wait for the green man to cross the road, why can't we?
There has been a rise in local cases of drivers hitting jaywalkers in Singapore – all because they were too impatient to wait for the green man.
The most recent high-profile case involved a jaywalking man somersaulting in the air after getting hit by a van in Sengkang in May this year.
Luckily for him, he was brought to Khoo Teck Puat hospital immediately and managed to survive while sustaining several injuries.
Another recent case was featured on MCF and it involved two jaywalking uncles shuffling across the road when the red man was on.
As the yellow cab zoomed past the crossing, it brushed past both jaywalkers which gave the driver an unnecessary scare.
According to the Singapore Police Force, elderly pedestrians account for more than 80% of fatal road accidents in 2020, with half of these accidents involving jaywalking.
Netizens’ reactions
Looks like we all have a lot to learn from this chicken.
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Ever since its first showroom launch in Singapore, Tesla has received a lot of attention and hype from local drivers. Located at One Assembly in Raffles City, the sparkling mini-showroom proudly features two units of what Elon Musk calls an “affordable” electric car – the Model 3 sedan.
Intending to bring clean energy solutions to individuals globally, the high-profile American brand has raised the standard through its vehicles and proved that one could achieve a powerful and fast car without fossil fuels. Tesla drivers not only save money overall but save the earth as well.
With the government intending to switch to an all-electric vehicle Singapore by 2040, the American brand’s local release came at just the right time. However, the main question still stands – is buying a Tesla worth it?
Are Teslas too expensive?
According to Tesla’s sales portal, the Standard Range Plus Model 3 will cost $113,245* while the Model 3 Performance will go for $155,283*.
Images were taken from Tesla
Both prices do not include the cost of additional features and interior/exterior options, as well as COE, which means you could pay an additional $50,000 - $60,000. With the additional features, expect to pay about $173,245* for the Standard Range Plus Model 3 and $215,283* for the Model 3 Performance.
For those prices, you can undoubtedly purchase something similar or more luxurious like the Renault Zoe Electric ($159,999*) or the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Luxury ($190,888*) and the Audi A4 ($188,016*).
Although, it is worth noting that the Model 3's performance figures (0 - 100 km/h in 5.6s) obliterate every other car in its price bracket, making it an especially good deal.
Audi A4 40
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Luxury
Audi A4 45
Tesla Model 3
Images were taken from The Car Guide
The Model 3 enjoys the EV Early Adopter Incentive (EEAI), which includes a 45% rebate of the ARF, capped at $20,000, and an additional reimbursement of $45,000.
This rebate is the highest for any car in Singapore and its attractive discounts make drivers eager to own a piece of Elon Musk’s technology.
* All prices were taken from Tesla and sgCarMart
Will there be charging problems for HDB owners?
After its soft launch in July, Tesla has set up three charging points on the ninth floor in Orchard Central carpark.
While private estate owners can opt to install a home charger with the help of Tesla Certified Installers, consumers living in HDB estates cannot enjoy the same luxury. Given that most Singaporeans live in HDB apartments, does this mean that prospective owners are only limited to these three stations?
Even though there is a limited number of Tesla V3 Superchargers in Singapore, the Model 3 is compatible with Type 2 AC and CCS2 DC fast-charging stations. This allows drivers living in HDB estates to charge their cars at various third-party charging stations by SP Group, Shell-Greenlots and BlueSG.
Image was taken from Shell Greenlots
If you’re afraid that there won’t be enough places to charge your vehicle, there is a wide variety of different charging stations powered by various companies across Singapore. With BlueSG having more than 1,000 points across the island, it is safe to say that finding a charging station for your shiny new Tesla will be the least of your worries.
Is the cost of maintenance high?
Contrary to widely held belief, the cost of maintaining a Model 3 is much more affordable than one thinks. Since Teslas are fully electric, many standard maintenance items do not apply. These include brake jobs, oil and filter changes, accessory belt replacements, engine air filter and fuel filter changes.
Image was taken from AsiaOne
The recommended routine maintenance includes tire rotation, brake fluid replacement, cabin air filter replacement, windscreen wipers replacement and air-conditioner servicing every two years. Overall, the cost of maintaining a Tesla is cheaper than fuel vehicles in the market.
Is a Tesla still worth it?
There are still a select few who believe that going electric brings more harm than good. While concerns regarding the cost of a Tesla are still circulating amongst the local driving community, the company has significant plans to expand its offerings and make its luxury sedans more affordable.
Coupled with the extensive number of rebates from the government, drivers might find themselves owning a piece of extraordinary technology without paying excessively.
At the end of the day, the benefit of owning a Tesla outweighs its cons. Sure, it is a lot of money to invest in a vehicle, but you can’t put a price tag on saving the environment.
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TL;DR – Video footage of a Honda Stream cutting through tight pocket of spaces on the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) makes one think of a particular Malay supernatural character.
What is an Orang Minyak?
For the benefit of people who are not familiar with the term, the direct translation for ‘Orang Minyak’ is ‘Oily man.’
Image by Deviant Art
It is a supernatural being with a strong coat of oil/grease that can slip through any cracks or holes in your home.
Back to the Honda Stream
Like the Orang Minyak, the Honda stream in this minute-long video slips through small pockets of space between cars like butter.
Here’s the video:
Hold up, can an MPV do that?
Well, the classification of the Honda Stream is technically a COMPACT MPV, but that doesn’t mean it’s small.
Image by sgCarMart.com
The only reason it could manage such a feat - The other motorists let it.
At this moment here.
And here.
If the cam car or the car in front had decided to f#$% around with the Honda Stream, they could have accelerated, and the Stream would have hit them for a nice insurance pay out.
Online Chatter
There could be another story here. But imagine if the driver had hit other motorists. Wouldn't the emergency have escalated into an enormous $hit show??
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Upon hearing "wrap", people usually associate it with vinyl wrapping which is pretty common these days.
Wrapping not only protects the paintwork but also allows the revamping of the vehicle's appearance.
However, the "wrap" on this Honda Shuttle is not what we expect it to be...
Watch this 13-seconds video to find out what is "wrapped" on this Honda Shuttle's rooftop:
What happened?
In this bizarre occurrence, a reticulated python (One of Singapore's most common snake types) is spotted on the roof of a slow-moving Honda Shuttle.
You can see the driver's concerned look upon realising that he had somehow attracted a group of passersby, who were filming him for god knows why.
The short clip ends with the Honda Ssssshuttle driver still unaware of the situation and driving off with the python still on its roof.
What a snakey (sneaky) python!!
Filming isn't the utmost priority
Yes yes, I know. If filming was not the priority, I wouldn't even have a blog post to publish at all.
Well, I may be no expert, but the logical action from those passersby should be to alert and stop the driver.
Otherwise, the python might fall off and end up as roadkill. Or worse, it may fall onto the road and subsequently cause motorists to swerve away from it.
Netizens' comments
What a pity that whipping out your smartphone to film is the first priority during such situations.
Tell me about it. I bet he was thinking "Ji pai siao liao", which translates to "this time siao/crazy already".
Why you gotta be so savage?
Public Service Announcement
1. Wildlife encounter: If you encounter wildlife, the general rule of thumb is to leave it as it is.
However, in the snakey situation that the Honda Shuttle driver encountered, do not hit, move or attempt to handle the snake on your own.
Instead, call ACRES wildlife rescue 24-hour hotline at 9783 7782.
2. Accident with wildlife: Stop, report the incident to the relevant authorities and provide reasonable assistance at the scene of the accident.
If you hit the animal, which results in an injury/death, call the Land Transport Authority at 1800 2255 582, or the Traffic Police at 6547 0000.
If other motorists are not obstructed, with the animal still alive and injured, call ACRES at 9783 7782, Animal & Veterinary Service at 1800 4761 600 or SPCA at 6287 5355.
Else, if the animal is already dead and requires removal, call NEA at 1800 2255 632.
Remember: If you do not stop, provide your particulars or reasonable assistance at the incident scene, you can be fined up to $3,000 or jailed up to 1 year, or both.
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Road rage incidents in Singapore has hit a new low with this uncle and angrily ripping off the windshield wiper of the vehicle that impeded his van from exiting a parallel parking lot with ease.
I don’t know about you but there is something about the way that this uncle expresses his anger that makes me chuckle. The way that he rips off a windshield wiper before attempting to leave in his van is super comedic and entertaining.
By looking at the footage, it seems that the cam car might have trapped his van in the parallel parking lot.
However, after the uncle goals all "HULK SMASH" on the wiper, the van managed to leave the lot albeit after a 1001-point turn.
Netizens’ reactions
Honestly, all this unnecessary drama might earn the uncle a kopi session with the TP. Nervous much?
Sad to say, road rage is a pretty common occurrence in Singapore, which takes on many forms such as tailgating, shouting or angry honking.
Watch this road rage incident that involved two men exchanging fists here:
(Disclaimer: Lots of shouting and vulgarities, so adjust your volume accordingly, if required)
This incident allegedly occurred along Edgedale Plains, involving the drivers of the camcar and the Audi Q7.
Exchanging of fists
It is unknown what exactly took place that led to the altercation between both drivers.
Both men started exchanging fists within the first 10 seconds of the video, with countless vulgarities spewed.
Police had to intervene to stop the altercation from escalating.
Despite returning to the car, the camcar driver's significant other continued to taunt the Q7 driver by shouting rudely and making vulgar hand signs at him.
The video ends shortly after, with the same lady shouting xenophobic remarks at the Q7 driver.
Vulgarity count
Here's a tally of the number of vulgarities used in the video:
B*st@#d - 9
CB -9
F@#ker - 11
LJ - 1
Netizens' comments
Imagine the number of times I had to watch this video to write this blog post...
The number of offences committed in this video is too damn high!
The gif below sums up my thoughts:
I laughed my ass off at this comment. And somehow I read this comment in David Attenborough's voice.
P.S. Please lah guys, next time just avoid such altercations. The world is already stressful as it is, especially with the pandemic around😩
Update: Both men are currently assisting with police investigations into a case of affray.
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An untimely explosion in a Bukit Batok HDB estate leaves a driver thanking the heavens for his life.
Just as the driver is about to turn into the estate's MSCP, he witnesses a mysterious flash in the sky.
Seconds later, the service road in front of him blows up in an explosion that could lead to some pretty severe injuries.
Thankfully, he slows down before entering the carpark due to the heavy weather conditions, which results in him avoiding the explosion seconds before it happens.
Honestly, how lucky can one be to avoid something like this?
Possible scenarios
While we don't know the specifics, here are some possible scenarios.
The most likely explanation for the cause of this explosion would be a lightning strike. While it is rare to witness a lightning strike in Singapore, the reality is that it's not impossible. Today, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS)'s lightning alert map indicates heavy thunderstorms around the Bukit Batok area, with lightning alerts every half an hour.
Another possibility would be that something could have fallen into the drain, which ignited a mini-explosion. It's not impossible, but many factors would have to be in place for this to occur.
The last possibility could be that the constant weather changes might have led to the blow-up. Heavy rainfall causes the entrapment of excess water under the surface of pavements and roads, which would boil when the weather suddenly begins to heat up. This phenomenon is known as 'thermal expansion, and it frequently occurs in areas with hot days and heavy rains. However, this is not likely to be the case because the explosion happened while it was still raining heavily.
Netizens' reactions
Nevertheless, I hope that the driver is alright and did not suffer any injuries aside from getting the scare of his life. 😅
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With the relaxing of safe distancing measures kicking in on 19 Aug, 50% of WFH employees are allowed to return to the office.
If you are one of those who are still under the WFH arrangement, you would have woken up to a nice cool morning, which is perfect for sleeping in working from home.
If you had to go back to the office, well, it sucks to be you. Especially if you live in the East.
Why?
What started as heavy rain in the wee hours of the morning gradually turned into a flash flood for Singaporeans living in the East.
If you missed what happened, watch these videos taken from various perspectives:
The flash flood occurred just after Tampines Expressway (TPE) Exit 5, at the junction of Tampines Ave 10 and Pasir Ris Ave 12.
What happened?
The heavy rain resulted in PUB disseminating numerous flood risk alerts for various locations across the island throughout the morning of 20th August.
Here's a video to give you an idea of the intensity and volume of water from today's heavy rain:
The flash flood caused a total of 13 vehicles to be partially submerged.
As a result of the rising water level, these vehicles could not move due to the excessive water that entered the engine bay.
NGL, but I am afraid these vehicles will never be the same again.
Aftermath
A total of 25 people self-evacuated their vehicles before SCDF officers arrived on the scene, while SCDF officers evacuated 5 other people.
The SCDF also conveyed 1 person to Changi General Hospital due to a leg injury.
We wish the injured party a speedy recovery!!
Netizens' comments
Even if the EV won't sot, I also sot from its repair cost.
Any SUV owners want to ascertain this?
Hahahaha buy already, you dare to bring out and kayak during a flash flood?
Driving tip: If you aren't aware of what to do during a flood, don't worry we got you covered. Read our article here.
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TL;DR – Mazda 3 driver exits a carpark, does not stop at the stop line and almost collides with cam car. The driver then proceeds to wave his hands to “give way” to the cam car. Whut?
This incident happened on the 17th of August 2021, Tuesday @ 11.15pm
A Mazda 3 driver exiting the Sengkang General Hospital carpark failed to stop at the stop line which almost led to a collision with the cam car that was travelling on the road perpendicular to the Mazda 3.
While incidents like this are commonplace, what happens next is what makes this story interesting.
Here’s the 51-second video
YaYa Papaya
You’ll notice that the Mazda 3 driver makes some hand gesture of sorts initially. If it’s unclear, don’t worry, it gets better.
He then winds down his window and you’d think that the Mazda 3 driver would apologise and carry on with life. But nope! He waves his hand to ‘allow’ the cam car to move!
Eh hello?! You were in the wrong, and now you’re acting all high-and-mighty ff?
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A lot of unnecessary problems if you ask me.
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After exiting a tunnel with a right-hand bend, a black Toyota mysteriously starts skidding along the SLE towards the TPE expressway.
From the footage, it appears that the Toyota driver had plans to filter towards the left.
However, the driver suddenly steers right, which led to it having a 'Tokyo Drift' moment before crashing into the road barrier.
What is a fishtail skid?
A fishtail skid - or fishtailing - occurs when the rear tires of a car lose traction on the road, which causes the vehicle to slide.
While fishtailing is common on icy and snowy roads, it can occur in heavy rain when the streets flood.
Drivers who drive too fast in less than optimal road conditions can experience skidding easily, which is a cause for concern with the past few rainy days.
Possible scenarios
The caption of the video has no mention of the leading cause of the accident, but there are a few possible scenarios.
Firstly, the driver could have been driving faster than usual as he entered the bend. Paired with the wet and slippery road conditions due to the recent rain, this could explain why he was unable to regain control of the vehicle as it skidded.
Secondly, the car could have worn-out tires, which makes it difficult to get a good grip on the road's surface. This, paired with the slippery roads and a high-enough speed, would result in the vehicle being thrown off balance as it swerves to the right.
Lastly, the driver could have got a shock when he saw the stationary white vehicle appear around the bend. Throughout the entire video, the white vehicle remains on the road shoulder at the exit of the tunnel, which was a little weird.
However, after rewatching it a few times, I also noticed a stationary motorcycle a few metres behind the white vehicle inside the tunnel. Could these two vehicles be connected somehow?
Netizens' reactions
TBH, I can only attribute this incident as a result of unfortunate circumstances and bad timing.
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Trust me when I say this - roundabouts are one of those places that you will frequently encounter either a clueless, confused or reckless driver.
I've had my fair share of experience with these types of drivers at the roundabout located along Tuas Road.
This video is a prime example of a problematic driver at a roundabout:
This accident happened along the roundabout at Suntec City.
What happened?
In the video, a Subaru Forester is seen travelling on lane 2 of the roundabout, with an e-bike and a Kia Cerato right next to him on lane 1.
All seemed well until this noob Forester driver turned on his blinkers at the last minute and made an abrupt lane change to exit the roundabout from lane 2.
As a result, the e-bike rider was knocked down by the Forester driver.
Yes, I am pretty sure the Forester driver did not check his blind spot while performing this last-minute manoeuvre.
Netizens' comments
This is the sad truth - "Many people are still clueless about how to drive in a roundabout".
Couldn't agree more.
Hello, did you remember to eat your medication???
For those people that share similar sentiments to this fella, do read the PSA below.
Public Service Announcement
For those who are clueless about using a roundabout, say no more - I've got your back.
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A dump (or dumb) truck travelling on the expressway veers off its lane and ends up clipping a black Toyota Corolla, causing it to lose control and crash.
This incident occurred last Friday (Aug 13). In the video, we see a huge yellow truck travelling on the SLE expressway while a black Toyota Corolla is travelling on the left of the truck.
As both vehicles enter a bend, the dump truck veers out of its lane to keep left, only for it to end up hitting the side of the Black Corolla.
It appears that the Corolla might have been in the truck driver's blind spot, which would explain the heavy vehicle's sudden movement to the left despite the car's presence.
The car then swerves to the left, hitting the road barrier, before swerving back onto its own lane.
Upon impact with the Toyota Corolla, the truck kept to its right as it follows the black vehicle to a clear spot ahead.
Netizens' reactions
While most drivers know that it is dangerous to linger or slow down when you're driving in someone's blind spot, the black Toyota Corolla could not speed up due to the lorries in front of it (and the fact that it is entering a bend as well).
However, an incident like this is completely avoidable if the truck driver pays more attention to his blind spots while driving and not assume that the road beside him is clear when it isn't.
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