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Quick background; Have 4 kids - 3rd & 4th were twins so have a largish twin pram. Drive an Audi Q7 and the boot door needs a big space for it to swing open upwards. And also cos of the pram, I tend to park with nose in (at least when I can and definitely at home where I have more control). This way there's space to open the boot and load that big ass pram. Stay in a condo where there's plenty of available parking. Most people have two cars and still there's no complaints on number of spaces available. So choices aplenty for everyone. I'm attaching a rough layout of the parking under my block. I've marked out where I park the car 99% of the time (sometimes someone gets there before me in which case, I just find another spot). As mentioned above, I park nose 1st and within the lines marked out. So this morning, I found a note stuck to my windscreen. Note say that I should have the "courtesy" to move forward when parking if I should come early to give the guy coming behind a chance to park I'm sorry, what the heck does he mean by having a courtesy to move forward. I get that he wants me to move to the bay in front of me so that way, he won't have to go around the lift bay and park his car. But how the heck does he know what my requirements are or why I do what I do? If he had the decency to leave his number, I would have explained. But this anonymous bulls**t note saying I'm not courteous cos I'm inconveniencing him by going around the lift block is uncalled for. Or am I wrong?

Drive well and get stopped by TP - receive plush toy and $40 petrol vouchers! On another note, roadhogging is punishable - 10 years ago.

I returned to Singapore from an overseas trip recently, realising that our public transport system still lacked that little something - courtesy. Although the Public Transport Council and Singapore Kindness Movement have launched countless campaigns, the message still fails to get across to most of us. While our trains may be slightly more efficient in terms of trip frequencies and arrival timings (assuming no track faults or other issues), there is a culture in the trains over there that many of us can learn from. The 'reserved' seat/seats on the trains there are so sacred, the non-needy do not place their bums on them at all, not even when the train is packed full like sardines during peak hours. More impressively, these seats were left vacant for the needy even on trips that may take twice the journey time from Pasir Ris to Joo Koon. Even on public buses there, 'reserved' seats were barely taken by the non-prioritised. On the other hand, the 'reserved' seat/seats on our trains here are seldom left untouched. And even when the more needy appear, there are bound to be some qualms about giving up the seat. Is it really our culture? Do we lack discipline? Or do people just don't care? Perhaps this is one of the reasons why Singa the Lion resigned in May 2013, and it also leaves me wondering if it is really possible to take the meaning of 'reserved' to the next level.

Back to basic of the 70's ......... yahoo news: Nation of kindness courtesy campaign kicks off A nation of kindness starts with one. That's the message of Singapore's latest courtesy campaign which kicked off on Monday. Organised by the Singapore Kindness Movement, the month-long campaign aims to "incorporate graciousness in our daily routines" -- with a particular focus on behaviour on public transport -- through the power of the individual to extend a greeting or helping hand. The end goal? To foster a kind and gracious society. SKM's messages will be visible on public transport and elsewhere on the island, as well as in print and online, to encourage people to take ownership of kindness. Social media users are also encouraged to share kindness stories and photos using #NationofKindness on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. "In working with numerous ground-up movements, I have met many inspiring individuals, many of whom are youths, who give me great hope for Singapore. Their stories deserve to be heard by more people, and will motivate us to do our part to build a more pleasant and liveable home for everyone, " said Dr William Wan, general secretary of SKM. link: http://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/singaporesc...-030130695.html Thank You for Reading ....

How do you identify a courteous Q-cutter ?

A timely reminder article from the good doctor to all of us road warriors... From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-...ociety-20121026 Road courtesy is the litmus test of civil society Published on Oct 26, 2012 SENIOR Minister of State for Education Lawrence Wong observed that an "emerging thread" in Our Singapore Conversation has been a focus on values like kindness, graciousness and compassion ("S'poreans care about values, dialogues show"; Sunday). The recent National Kindness Conference also revealed the perception that these values could be improved ("'We are kind, but we could be kinder'"; Sunday). Road accidents involving pedestrians, cyclists and motorists suggest that this problem has much to do with the lack of discipline, courtesy, kindness and graciousness. What is perhaps not sufficiently stressed is that many motorists do not observe basic road etiquette and rules when driving. The highway code test teaches learner drivers to use directional signs when turning, switching lanes, overtaking and slowing down, yet it is commonplace to see our drivers in Singapore flouting these vital indicators, and, to add insult to injury, displaying ugly manners. The consequences are obviously more serious because collisions, injuries and fatalities are the result. Few motorists, for example, use the left or right indicator to show their intentions. Many motorists also tend to speed and cause anxiety for other road users. There is no substitute for complying with the strict driving rules, combined with common-sense driving habits. Steps should be taken to ensure that driving instructors spare no effort in directing learner drivers to observe basic road rules and manners, and in emphasising compliance with highway code rules. There should also be strict enforcement of the rules, and deterrent action should be taken against errant and reckless motorists. At a time when we are pondering on ways to make our future brighter and more meaningful, it should be remembered that road manners are often a good indicator of how a society has progressed in terms of civil behaviour. V. Subramaniam (Dr)

This morning along Bedok North Road (after coming from Bedok North Ave 4), I was waiting at a traffic junction to turn into Bedok North Ave 3 towards PIE. A Maroon Wish driven by a young man was stuck in a multiple lane (Lane 2) i.e. straight and right turning lane when the red light turned while the green arrow lighted up. While he (the Maroon Wish driver) could have stayed in his lane (since it was a multiple lane i.e. for straight and right turning vehicles), he chose to move to Lane 3 (lane for vehicles proceeding straight or turn left) so that vehicles in Lane 2 (making a right turn) are not held up. Such considerate drivers are seldom seen these days. Hence, for the effort to free up rather than obstruct rear vehicles from turning in Lane 2, I cannot help but applaud such friendly gesture from the courteous and considerate driver. To the Maroon Wish driver, kudos to you! and thank you for putting a smile on my face through such a kind act. I wished I had noted the VRN of the vehicle for such noteworthy comment. Nevertheless, if you are a member of this forum, here's a BIG THANK YOU! Hope more drivers will emulate the driving attitude of this young man (probably in his late 20s or 30s). Have a nice day folks!

My car is in workshop for repair. I am getting a courtesy car to use for 2 weeks. My question is since I have paid for my season parking, can I transfer it for my courtesy car for this temp period.. Anyone experience this before..?

I find most Singaporean drivers very reluctant to show the friendly hand, when others gave way to them. Most of the time, they like to show the middle finger instead. It is like if I can squeeze in infront of you, I'm better and you're lousy. So much so that, drivers don't like to give way to protray that they are the weaker one on the road. Another observaton, I drive larger and more expensive car and you "must" give way to me when changing lane, if you don't, then I have all the "right" to horn you and show finger. I think most of us would agree that most Singaporean drivers are egoists on the road. I think the driving centre apart from teaching learners to drive, they should implement dermit point system such that if the learner don't show friendly hand when given way on the road, deduct points from their test. This may be a small move, at least to show support for road courtesy. After all, Singaporean response better to "punishment" . I wonder whether there is a survey to find out how courteous are the drivers in the developed countries/economy. Share your thought. Thank you. Regards,

I need to get this off of my chest and also ask for advice from the brothers here. I got the dent two nights ago on my 3 month old Honda Civic. Was my first time parking at Wisma Atria. I was preparing to leave the place and drove to the exit on Level 5. It was a left turn before descending the ramp. I was paying attention to the front of the car as I could see that the middle high curb/divider had claimed many a victim. However, due to inexperience, I did not pay attention to the rear of my car as I turned. All of a sudden I started hearing the sound of something rubbing on metal, and at this point looked back and to my utter horror saw that my left rear passenger door was stuck on the black and yellow stripped rubber shielding that covered the corner of the wall. I tried reversing and moving forward without any initial success, meanwhile, 2 vehicles appeared behind me. Eventually so that I do not block the traffic, I stepped a little harder on the accelerator and reversed back. I proceeded to leave the accursed place. I eventually reached a petrol station and got down to inspect the damage, fearing the worst. Unfortunately, my fears proved founded; there was a shallow but significant size dent in the middle of the door. Additionally, there was a 10 to 12 inch

Everytime when a taxi driver on stop to drop off or pick up passenger in front of us, we either wait patiently or filter to ove take. Don't horn them. But today, while letting off my inlaw, and kid along temple street, not more than 10 sec. I kenna horn by one taxi driver. Of all the people, it has to be a taxi driver where they need this sort of courtesy from us more than we need it, and thus I would expect some understanding especially from taxi driver on dropping off people.

Hi bros, My new ride is arriving late () and as such, the PI is making up to me with a courtesy car. But I am not sure what to look out for. So would appreciate if someone can enlighten me on what to look out for when I receive my courtesy car from the PI. Thanks thanks thanks in advance!

Bros / Sis Often on the road I will meet wif some Chevy cars and will always look out for them, just in case the face look familiar. Once I saw a fellow Chevian driving a sports blue sedan and we stopped and smile at each other cos mine's a sports blue HB but dat was the onli time. Apart from the decal (I'm still waiting), can we have like a courtesy signal when a fellow Chevian from MCF meets on the road?? A friendly horn or beam or something like dat. Of course based on courtesy, the other party will reply back wif a friendly horn or beam so dat we know how many of us out there are actually from here Just a thought

hi, the ford mondeo does not have a rear courtesy light and I was wondering where I can purchase one to install? appreciate any information on where to purchase this light and install? better yet if the shop sells the light and can also install it. thanks.