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Just received a "request for driver's particulars" notice quoting "inconsiderate driving (non-acctd lv) under section 65b of road traffic act chap.276". Event took place 10 days back during evening peak hour at Nicoll highway slip road onto KPE. Cannot remember what happened (as I used this daily), nor seen any plain clothes or Cisco standing there noting down offending vehicles. Just what does TP mean by inconsiderate driving in this instance?

Hi, My Picnic is near 8 yrs old. And I'm thinking of the risk of breakdown is I drive it to Perak. Serviced at every 10k km. Replaced numerous parts since the 5th yr. 1. Disc rotors 2. Front wheel bearings 3. Recond alternator 4. Fan belt tensioner 5. Engine valve gasket 6. Big rubber hose to radiator 7. Radiator top tank 8. 2 fan motors for the radiator cooler 9. Front shocks with link stabilizer 10.1 mth old Tyres 11.1 yr old battery 12.Front brake pads 13.Engine mount 14.Recond starter What else is likely to fail during long trip ? Should I go for pre-trip inspection ? Any more safety measures to consider ? Please advise. TIA.

This is a re-posting. You may have missed the last one....... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Guys, AROC-SG is organising a Defensive driving course conducted by Harvey Yap and is opening the invitation to MCF forumners. Theory: 9/11/02 (Sat) at Massa Auto in Teban Gardens. Practical: 11/11/02 at Pasir Gudang. Cost: S$270 (There may be a reduction if the group is bigger) I think lunch and tea is provided on the practical day and there's a free track session at the end of the day. Those interested, please indicate your name and e-mail. I'll get the AROC-SG comittee in charge of the event to contact you. However, you can forward me with your queries and I'll try my best to answer them. Please note that all the proceeds will go to Harvey Yap Advanced Driving School and AROC-SG is not financially benefitting from this. Thanks and have fun! Those interested in attending the course: 1) 2) 3) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cheers!

Hilo, I'm looking for a good private driving instructor (West side route-Bk Batok) for a friend. Anyone has good recommendations? let me know the per hr fees, thanks!

NURBURGRING / GERMANY You have seen the videos on the net, watched it in various car channel segments, read about it in magazines and spent countless hours playing Gran Turismo. Taurus Industries now brings you one step closer to this legendary track live !!…. To put YOU in the driver’s seat! Get ready for the drive of your life and experience real adrenaline action by participating in our Nanopulser World Series Challenge #Series 1 and give yourself a chance to win a fully sponsored track clinic at NURBURGRING, GERMANY! Prove yourself worthy and join the ranks of drivers who have conquered the ring, Day or Night. Ultimate bragging rights for those who have made it, Rain or Shine. Qualifying and participation details for this mega series can be found through the link below. Only 6 spots available for 2017 season draw (Closing end June). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkedAMkKj2Q Website Link www.nwsc.asia [NWSC is a 5 year series campaign which aims to promote sustainable technologies through interactive motorsports]

Anyone went for the Audi Driving Experience the last few weeks? Sharing some random photos with the Audi fans out there. We got a chance to put the car thru the paces though not as much as we would like. Surprisingly, I had the most fun with the TT. The R8 is surprisingly easy to drive. The RS6 is an absolute rocket!

we all have the experience when we go to those RHD （Right-Hand-Drive Vehicle ）countries such as Malaysia, Thailand etc, we can rent local vehicles by present our Singapore Driving License, but if in those （Left-Hand-Drive Vehicle ）countries such as Taiwan,China, Korea and almost all Euro countries, North America etc, so how...

Its known tt the legal limit is 35 micro-grams of alcohol to 100ml of breath. What would the chances of someone with 40mg of alcohol to be let off with just a fine? It's known that the charge will be $2k plus 1yr suspension. Any chances of appeal in court? Or anyone with similiar experiences to share?

sorry if this video has been posted before but i find his driving skill is breath taking!!

I was crossing the junction at Middle Road/Queen Street towards Rochor on the pedestrian green light, and was already on the second lane when a white car came at full speed on Queen Street from Rochor and turned right without slowing or stopping into Middle Road, forcing me to jump out of the way for safety. At that point this happened there were still 20+ seconds counting down on the green pedestrian light. AFTER passing the junction, he finally reacted and slowed down when he realized that I had whipped out my handphone camera, and raised a hand out of his window. When I finally turned around and finished crossing, there were still 10+ seconds on the green pedestrian light. The car looked like a white Mitsubishi Lancer, (SGW1384_). It would be great if the cars stopped for the light on both sides of that junction had dash cams running, and could contact me so that I can submit the video together with my police report. Or even just post them to this thread.

Was keen of being a part-time driving/riding instructor. Gotten class 3 and 2 license. Anyone knows what are the steps, details, pay and job hazard in being one? Just curious, but not quitting my current job of coz. Any inputs appreciated.

Hi Guys, My CO wants to get her driving license too. Got any good private driving instructors to recommend in the west/central part of Singapore? Thanks in advance!!

Hi All, This is the updated post as slight change of plans. We will be heading up to Phuket than Krabi max. Here is the tentative schedule. From Dec 20 2008 onwards. Come back by end year. Day 1 - Drive to KL, R&R, Lunch and abit of Shopping. Drive to Penang stay one night. Day 2 - Penang R&R, then set off to Hatyai. Reach Hatyai then head to Phuket. 3 Days 2 nights. Day 4 - Set off to Krabi, 4 Days 3 nights in Krabi. Day 7 - Set off to Hatyai, then Penang (or maybe can try Ipoh) Rest for 1 night Day 8 - Head to KL, Rest 1 night Day 9 - Head back Singapore ! The above is just a guideline, when all the participants are confirmed, we can meet up and discuss the above. Basically its about 8 - 10 days, some are joining only for half the time. If there are enough cars, I will approach AA Spore or Tourism Thailand for escort purpose or something. We can even hire security guard to guard cars at the resort. Won't be expensive if all chip in few dollars. ---------------------------------------------------- Courtesy of Gadgeteer's Post (Thx Gadgeteer !) Some info on self drive holiday in the below area http://www.khaolaklovers.com/Phuket-Krabi-Samui-Drive.htm A good map of the drive in PDF http://www.budget.co.th/images/world/worldclass_phuket_eng.pdf ://http://www.budget.co.th/images/worl...phuket_eng.pdf ://http://www.budget.co.th/images/worl...phuket_eng.pdf ://http://www.budget.co.th/images/worl...phuket_eng.pdf ://http://www.budget.co.th/images/worl...phuket_eng.pdf ://http://www.budget.co.th/images/worl...phuket_eng.pdf --------------------------------------------------- A very detailed photojournal guide done by Poor Travaller is here. http://www.poortraveller.blogspot.com/2006...and-part-1.html Thanks Poor Travaller ! ------------------------------------------------ Please fill in your interest at the bottom. When it hits 10 cars, we will organise a meet up to confirm the details. Car 1 : Skinky + 1 pax (100% going) Car 2 : Val + 1 pax (60% ) Car 3 : Sg (50% / first 3 days) Car 4 : Alx (50%) Car 5 : Ian (Join till penang) Please fill in ur name and rsvp.

given the wet wet weather we have been having, i too have had a few close shaves but me wife and myself have been having this little argument...wonder if anyone here can shed some light on the matter are we suppose to switch on the hazard lights when driving in heavy rainfall? i personnaly think it is quite dangerous cos then no way to indicate drivers turning indication...(but then again maybe these drivers don't even use turn signals sigh... ) my wife says it is taught in driving schools? what is the reason for this then (if true)?

Date is set, now trying to book the cheapest (online) price for Pyramid Towers Hotel. Anyone planing for this trip during this time, can go together. There'll be 2 cars at the moment, my Korean 2tonner 8seater and a FD Civic (my sis & bro-inlaw). Leaving SG around 8am and will be using 2nd Link, hope to reach there by/before 3pm.

Kinda curious with this. Anybody with experience may clarify this? 1) SAF drivers gets their SAF Driving License during their army time(different from Civilian’s), but what if you have already gotten a Civilian Driving License before you entered the Army? Will you get posted to the driver vocation? I’ve heard that if you already have a Civilian Driving License, chances of you getting into the Driver Vocation is almost ZERO or you don’t even have a chance as they want to give those people with no license to experience as a driver? How reliable is this? 2) Second question. So example if I got into the driver vocation and I hold both SAF Driving License & Civilian Driving License, and One unfortunate day (example) I am driving the military vehicle and I accidentally got caught committing traffic offences (such as speeding/beat red light/knock down people with no intention), does it affect only my SAF driving license only and get charged, or it will also affect my Civilian driving license as well? Meaning both my SAF & Civilian driving license gets affected (Demerit points etc.) It just some thought that makes me curious & just for in case. Accidents do happen, I know we can prevent it but it’s just for some knowledge.

It's been more than half a century since some of the first concept cars boasting self-driving features were presented to the world and they're still not on the roads. But many auto executives say the industry is on the cusp of welcoming vehicles that make the idea of keeping both hands on the wheel an anachronism. General Motors showed off "dream cars" in the late 1950s like the Firebird II and Cadillac Cyclone with features automakers are now starting to roll out in new models as the technology, based on sensors, lasers, radar systems, GPS, cameras and microchips -- improves and becomes less costly. While most industry officials don't envision a fully self-driving, or autonomous, vehicle before 2025, features such as adaptive cruise control or traffic jam assist that automatically slow or apply the brakes for a car in certain situations are already being introduced. And much like anti-lock brakes became the norm after initial resistance, these new technologies will prepare drivers for a future where they are needed less. "The whole concept of a car being able to drive itself is pretty profound," said Larry Burns, GM's former research and development chief and an adviser for Google's self-driving car project. "This is the most transformational play to hit the auto industry in 125 years." The progress has been in the making for decades as GM's Firebird II, introduced in 1956, included a system to work with an electrical wire embedded in the highway to guide the car. Three years later, the rocket-like Cyclone boasted an autopilot system that steered the car and radar in front nose cones that warned of a collision and automatically applied the brakes. However, the pace of invention has quickened, with such automakers as GM, Ford Motor Co, Toyota Motor Corp and Volkswagen AG developing technologies to help drivers avoid accidents. Some even envision a future where today's cars are more amusement. "In the same way we all used to travel on horses and now horses are entertainment, you could imagine automobiles driven by people becoming more entertainment," said Chris Urmson, the Google program's technical head. In a world where Nevada and Florida have already passed laws allowing the licensing of self-driving cars, the rush is on to make the job easier for drivers. For many, the ultimate goal is to take the steering wheel totally out of consumers' hands and eliminate accidents altogether. "Once we have a car that will never crash, why don't we let it drive?" said Nady Boules, GM's director of autonomous technology development. However, Boules and executives like him will have to win over a public that includes those who love to drive or simply wouldn't trust their lives to a robot. Others, like long-haul truckers, could resist the technology for fear of job losses. Blue screen of hell "My mental model of trust in technology is a Windows blue screen of death. That's how much faith I have in PCs and computer systems," said Bryan Reimer, a research scientist at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's AgeLab. Reimer, whose group studies human behavior in relation to transportation safety and has worked with BMW, Ford and Toyota, said people are terrible overseers of highly autonomous systems and a car that helps drivers rather than replaces them would be a better model. J.D. Power and Associates found 37 percent of U.S. consumers it surveyed in March were interested in autonomous driving technology, but only 20 percent definitely or probably would buy it at an estimated price of $3,000. Consulting firm Accenture said last year that almost half of U.S. and British consumers it polled would be comfortable in a self-driving car. Even if the industry eventually wins the hearts and minds of most consumers, it also must establish the infrastructure that supports self-driving cars, including not only the technology but the necessary legal and liability frameworks -- things that may takes years to put in place. Bill Windsor, associate vice president of consumer safety at insurer Nationwide Mutual, pointed out the airline industry has had an autopilot feature for years, but people still man the cockpit. The same will be true for cars. "It's going to be a long time before we're going to feel comfortable turning over all the day-to-day decisions in driving to a computer," he said. Costs must come down as well. For instance, the laser-based Light Detection and Ranging system used by Google costs $70,000 according to a study released this month by consulting firm KPMG and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). For that reason, the rollout over the next decade of more semi-autonomous features that assist drivers or take control of cars in only some cases is the path the industry is taking with the idea of preparing consumers for a future with fully driverless cars. "The socialization of autonomous driving is actually the difficult part. The invention of the vehicle is the easy part," said John Hanson, Toyota's national manager for environmental, safety and quality issues. The Japanese automaker has two autonomous car programs, one in Japan and the other in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "George Jetson" days not close Even some automakers developing semi-autonomous features for their cars don't believe consumers will accept a future without human drivers. "The days of George Jetson getting in the vehicle, saying 'to the office' and then reading a newspaper, we don't envision for an awful long time," said Tom Baloga, BMW's US vice president of engineering. "We will always be the ultimate driving machine," he said, adding that there will be times when bored drivers stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic will turn over control of their cars. BMW has worked on autonomous technology for more than a decade. Others developing autonomous technologies include: Honda , Hyundai, Mercedes, Nissan and Volvo, as well as suppliers, technology firms and universities. Chip giant Intel Corp created a $100 million fund in February to invest in future auto technology. "The industry appears to be on the cusp of revolutionary change ... engendered by the advent of autonomous or 'self-driving' vehicles. And the timing may be sooner than you think," KPMG and CAR said in their study. GM, for instance, believes semi-autonomous cars will be available by mid-decade with more sophisticated self-driving systems by the end of the decade. Cadillac is testing a feature dubbed "Super Cruise" that is capable of fully automatic steering, braking and lane centering in certain highway driving that could be ready for production by mid-decade. Meanwhile Bill Ford, the chairman of rival Ford Motor, sees semi-autonomous driving technology by 2025 like driver-initiated autopilot systems, as well as, the ability to reserve parking spots ahead of your destination in a linked network, with fully autonomous cars following after that. "There's a lot of moving parts to all of this, but it's almost limitless in terms of what we can do," he said in June at an event in California's Silicon Valley. Ford's 2013 Fusion mid-sized car includes a lane-keeping aid system, an active park assist function, adaptive cruise control and collision warning. Self-driving cars: "Not in our lifetime" Google launched its autonomous car program in 2010, viewing the problem as one of computer science. It has tested its modified Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 450h cars over more than 300,000 miles and is talking with almost every automaker about its technology. Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt said the company has not figured out how it would bring its technology to market, but licensing it is an option. "Self-driving cars should in our lifetime become the predominant way," he told Reuters in July. Last year, one of Google's self-driving cars was involved in a minor accident, but supporting the idea that robots would be better drivers it occurred when the car was under human control. The self-driving mode has yet to be in a fender bender. Bob Casey, the curator of transportation at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, regarded the self-guiding driving system of GM's Firebird II concept car of more than 50 years ago "almost as a parlor trick," but he said the technology now brings such cars closer to reality. The question is whether the auto industry is ready for that. "Part of the fundamental attraction of automobiles has been the actual driving of them," he said. "If you do away with that, then it really becomes an appliance ... a toaster, a washing machine." Source: http://www.jpost.com/Features/InThespotlig....aspx?id=281681

Hi everyone My one-year driving suspension is ending in 2 week time. I have called a driving centre to make enquiry on retaking my class 3 licence. I was told that I have to start all over again from zero from eyes test, basic theory onward. Also, I could not enrol for any lesson or book for any test date now; must wait till after revocation period. The centre got express course for people like me. The package includes 6 driving lessons and 1 test date. Need advice & tips here. What are the alternatives available for me besides the driving centre package? Any other useful information for me in my journey to regain my licence will be deeply appreciated. Thank you. Stanley

Anyone drive to Betong before? Is it safe there since it's in Yala province? What are the attractions there? Thanks for sharing

Hi, I urgently need to submit a video to Traffic Police for complain. How to do so? Please advise. Thanks!

Hi all, Wanted to consult the guru here who have driven to Songkhla/Hat Yai. I would like to do solo and wonder whether I'm able to hit a Hat Yai hotel from Singapore within a day without getting myself too exhausted . If I start at 6am from Singapore, would I be able to reach there by 5pm running at a moderate speed of around 150km/h~160km/h . How long does it take to drive from Songkhla/Hat Yai to Phuket? Is petrol alot more expensive in Thailand than in Malaysia? I hope Ron 95 is at least common there. What are the places of attraction that I should not miss in these mentioned cities ? Thank you very much. Regards,

Anyone can help explain the subject? What are the pros and cons submitting named drivers for my new ride?

HI I am driving a Toyota picnic and my car exhibit a creaking sound when I go over an hump or uneven road. This creaking sound also occasionally happen when I do reverse parking. what could be the problem ? My suspension is new. Any help or advise would be helpful many thanks

Anybody know where to get the above in SG? Can't find much info online

Four 19 to 20 year old students went clubbing at Clarke Quay yesterday. Male student drove 3 girls home after clubbing early this morning. Male student lose control of car, car spun 180 degrees and crashed into a tree at Old Tampines Road. The 2 girls seated at the back died. Male student and the front passenger suffered injuries. http://news.omy.sg/News/Local-News/Qi-Che-Zhuang-Shu-2Nu-Sheng-Duan-Hun-247581#sthash.3LCoBPU9.dpuf