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Thank you to the driver in the red hatchback (conti make) for opening the gantry for me this morning as the system wasn't reading my IU. He came up right beside me to get his IU scanned, gestured to me and waited for me to proceed forward before moving off himself. Was having tinted visor on so I was only able to nod my head to thank him before I had to go. It's kind little gestures like this that sets the mood for my entire day and I am in an extremely happy mood now. If you scroll through the General Car Discussion folder you'll notice threads after threads of discussion on reckless and impatient drivers, road rage/accident videos. Clearly the good deeds that drivers are doing are not getting enough encouragement and appreciation. You create beauty with your attitude, behavior and actions. It's all up to you. Never underestimate the difference you can make in a stranger's life. Step forward, reach out and help. No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. TGIF guys!

Just now when I was on the ECP in the direction of changi airport, I was suprised by not onlyhow little cars there were but also of the standard of drivers shown by those cars. There were nobody who just stayed on the overtake lane, everybody did their overtake on Lane 1 and filter to lane 2 after. I would like to commend on those drivers, that's the way brothers n sisters! Usually I see drivers hogging lane 1 or even staying on lane 1 even tho lane 2 is clear, that's why sometimes lane 2 is th better lane for overtake lane. But today those on ECP, seems to remember their Highway Code

It happened to me a few times with my encounter to bus lanes. Not sure how people here can relate the same as me. I notice that the way bus lanes are drawn and set apart from normal lanes are pretty "imbalanced" and they are drawn to the extent of impracticality. Many of the lanes are drawn to the point where it is very near to junction or even to the extent over junctions to car parks. Then when the bus lanes are fully operational, how do normal road users like us, enter junctions or car parks? First example is the bus lane along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 in front of the library. The bus lane ended almost at the junction turning into the small road leading to the open car park and Jack's Place. Quite impractical for cars trying to go to the open park to filter suddenly into the broken lines of the bus lane and enter during bus lane operating hours. It is dangerous as it might cause vehicles behind to do last minute stopping/jamming. Another example is the open car park before Long House at Thomson. The bus lane extends beyond the junction entering into the open car park and only breaks into divided lines outside OCBC branch just slightly before Long House. Are drivers suppose to hop over the bus lanes during bus lane hours to enter the open car park?

Great Reminder. I love this chap. 1 letter whack so many people. But he got his century sprint fact wrong, picanto needs >12s. Sep 27, 2006 Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose I WRITE in response to the letter, 'Old hands at driving booked 5 times in month' by Ms Koh Bee Kwang (ST, Sept 23). First, I applaud the Traffic Police for outsourcing some of their traffic-policing function, and United Premas and Cisco for a job well done. Ms Koh did not dispute that the five traffic offences were committed; Rather, she was 'incredulous' at the outsourcing because it is easier to catch offenders now. Many experienced motorists drive the way Ms Koh did, simply because they thought they were 'experienced'. They forget there are many others on the road who may not be as 'experienced' as they are, or older folks like me whose reflexes are slower, and so cannot pre-empt other drivers' actions, read their minds or take corrective action in time. (Taxi drivers please take note.) Even more do not realise that most cars on local roads have about the same performance level. Whether it is a Picanto, a Sunny, an Altis or whatever, most can do the 0-100kmh sprint in 10 to 12 seconds. All cars can also hit above 100kmh. So those who are under the illusion that their car is faster, and demonstrate it by trying to outrun others, or weave in and out of traffic, are creating trouble. I appeal to all who have the same attitude as Ms Koh; Obey traffic rules, they are there for a purpose. Drive leisurely, have a mental map of your route, and study the Highway Code again. Many have forgotten it. Every day on the road, I experience drivers who: Do not signal Do not give way, but rather speed up when others signal their intention Drive at speeds in excess of 20kmh over the speed limit, even in the heartland. Muscle their way past when approaching a merging road even when they are three car lengths behind - the list goes on. My pet peeve: neighbours in my area who insist on parking next to the kerb in the public carpark (thereby creating an obstruction and a hazard) when the lots in front of their flat are occupied, rather than park a short distance away and take a short walk. I remember one big black car which was habitually parked in the handicapped lot. The owner's attitude was aptly summed up by a decal on his windscreen: 'I am always right!' I hope the enforcement agencies get him soon. And for those reading this and starting to point their middle finger; Take heart. I was fined twice recently, once for beating a red light ($200 and 12 demerit points), and once for parking at a bus stop ($70). Goh Choon Poh