RadX Moderator May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Ho say liao! Now then do >Drive a bigger car? You may need a new licence</h1> 15Share 4 inShare</span> Purchase this articlDrivers may soon need a different licence to get behind the wheel of a bigger, more powerful car. -- ST PHOTO: LIM WUI LIANGBy Bryna SimDrivers may soon need a different licence to get behind the wheel of a bigger, more powerful car. The proposed changes, which may be modelled after the system for motorcyclists, whereby riders chalk up experience on smaller bikes before moving on to bigger ones, are believed to be part of a wider review on driving licences. While it is too early to tell how the changes may affect drivers, one industry body backing such changes said on Monday that it was 'a timely move' as the issue of motorists' behaviour has been a hot topic since a fatal accident involving a Ferrari and ComfortDelGro taxi on May12. A police spokesman confirmed on Monday that a review on driving licences was ongoing but was 'unable to share more details at this stage'. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 (edited) is it like Gran Turismo license test? imo, just another $$$ making hullabaloo... and besides, even if this was implemented years ago, it wouldn't have prevented the accident since this FT driver don't need SG license at all. sheeesh... Edited May 22, 2012 by Mockngbrd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 heng i already got military class 4, just need to choke up the hours to convert to civilian class 4......in case they say those dirivng pigkarps need class 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 is it like Gran Turismo license test? imo, just another $$$ making hullabaloo... and besides, even if this was implemented years ago, it wouldn't have prevented the accident since this FT driver don't need SG license at all. sheeesh... only true way is Pervasive Deployment of Speed and Red Light Camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymito 1st Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 So .. only bus and lorry drivers can drive ferrari? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good-Carbuyer 1st Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Ho say liao! Now then do >Drive a bigger car? You may need a new licence</h1> 15Share 4 inShare</span> Purchase this articlhttp://www.straitstimes.com/STI/STIMEDIA/i...imwuiliange.jpgDrivers may soon need a different licence to get behind the wheel of a bigger, more powerful car. -- ST PHOTO: LIM WUI LIANGBy Bryna SimDrivers may soon need a different licence to get behind the wheel of a bigger, more powerful car. The proposed changes, which may be modelled after the system for motorcyclists, whereby riders chalk up experience on smaller bikes before moving on to bigger ones, are believed to be part of a wider review on driving licences. While it is too early to tell how the changes may affect drivers, one industry body backing such changes said on Monday that it was 'a timely move' as the issue of motorists' behaviour has been a hot topic since a fatal accident involving a Ferrari and ComfortDelGro taxi on May12. A police spokesman confirmed on Monday that a review on driving licences was ongoing but was 'unable to share more details at this stage'. You may be aware that more/many got difficulties driving SUV/2.0L cars within 3.5M lane (road hogging with 2 wheels on Lane 1 and 2 wheels on Lane 2). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruriimasu 1st Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 so cat A price is going to go up and cat B plummet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Ai ya..... why so troublesome. Want to drive big cc cars, make sure they got class 4 lar.... Class 4 all big cc and just increase the class 4 age from 21yrs to 31yrs (just like taxi driver, must be 31 & above) lor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 so cat A price is going to go up and cat B plummet? ya maybe in 5years time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Ai ya..... why so troublesome. Want to drive big cc cars, make sure they got class 4 lar.... Class 4 all big cc and just increase the class 4 age from 21yrs to 31yrs (just like taxi driver, must be 31 & above) lor... haha my intensive 2 weeks 5 tonner driving course is going to pay off very soon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustank Hypersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 ya maybe in 5years time i predict 100 years from now, coe is $1. Because petrol becomes toda's $100 per litre Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Clutched May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Another drastic action by LTA. Everytime something goes wrong, we have to revamp the system. The ferrari accident has nothing to do with driving license. It is just reckless driving beating the red light. Should all drivers go through a personality test before getting a driving license. Come on LTA, accidents happen and you think another driving license category will make the difference??!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vega Turbocharged May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Hope LTA recognize my tank driving lic that i obtained during NS. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoverofCar 6th Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 The problem is not new licence but Ah tiong brain dead thinking his Far-lorry can fly into thin air... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinytok 1st Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 i think they will break COE into more Categories. A for below 1100cc B for 1101-1600cc C for 1601-2000cc D for 2001-2500cc E for 2501-3000cc Different courses needed for Cat C/D/E Quota adjusted up for Cat A and Down for C/D/E total, Cat B remains, since they want to control traffic, smaller cars are better. A bit conservative hence CAT D&E might merge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee 1st Gear May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 Useless if foreigners come and drive (rent, borrow or own). The most they have to do is pass BTT? Always feel that converting foreign license via BTT is too easy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Clutched May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 i think they will break COE into more Categories. A for below 1100cc B for 1101-1600cc C for 1601-2000cc D for 2001-2500cc E for 2501-3000cc Different courses needed for Cat C/D/E Quota adjusted up for Cat A and Down for C/D/E total, Cat B remains, since they want to control traffic, smaller cars are better. A bit conservative hence CAT D&E might merge. Don't think so. This will cause more fluctuations in COE which is why now there is only CAT A & B for cars. If LTA decide to move back to more categories, they are walking backwards and not learning from past mistakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picnic06-Biante15 Supersonic May 22, 2012 Share May 22, 2012 i think they will break COE into more Categories. A for below 1100cc B for 1101-1600cc C for 1601-2000cc D for 2001-2500cc E for 2501-3000cc Different courses needed for Cat C/D/E Quota adjusted up for Cat A and Down for C/D/E total, Cat B remains, since they want to control traffic, smaller cars are better. A bit conservative hence CAT D&E might merge. sorry, 3A already used for those learning driving & pass in auto gear.... might as well use 3(1) - 1000cc & below 3(2) - 2000cc & below 3(3) - 3000cc & below 3(S) - above 3001cc ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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