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Siao liao http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/tougher-vehicle-inspection-standards-on-the-cards

From ST Forum: http://www.straitstimes.com/premium/forum-...ia-moh-20130326 Brain-death diagnosis based on stringent clinical criteria: MOH Published on Mar 26, 2013 THE Sunday Times reported on the case of Ms Suzanne Chin, who recovered from a coma ("Back from the dead: 'I have been blessed with a second chance'"; Sunday). We are happy that Ms Chin has made a recovery. However, we are not able to comment on the case as we do not have access to specific information on her medical treatment in Hong Kong and what exactly was diagnosed and communicated to her family. Brain death is diagnosed only when there is catastrophic brain injury. When brain death has occurred, blood flow and oxygen delivery to the brain ceases irreversibly and all brain functions are lost and will never return again. Brain death is determined according to strict clinical criteria. Once diagnosed, it is recognised both medically and legally in Singapore as death of the person. This definition is similar to those used in countries such as Australia, Canada, Denmark, Britain and the United States. Brain death implies the irreversible cessation of consciousness, loss of capacity to breathe and other brain stem functions, and is accepted as the termination of a human's life; correspondingly, the diagnosis of brain death is very important. The neurological criteria for diagnosing brain death in Singapore are based on current best medical evidence and knowledge, and are similar to those adopted by countries such as the US, Australia, and Britain. In Singapore, all criteria have to be fully met for the diagnosis of brain death, including absence of pupillary response to light, absence of corneal reflex and absence of respiratory drive or spontaneous breathing, to cite a few; and when one or more of these tests cannot be done, additional tests to demonstrate the absence of brain circulation need to be performed. In addition, two doctors are required to certify brain death, at least one of whom has to be independent and not involved in the care of the patient. Doctors accredited to perform brain-death certification in our hospitals are specialists who have had appropriate training to certify brain death. We would like to reassure the public of the highest standard of medical practice in our hospitals, and that correctly diagnosed brain death is not a reversible medical condition. Kwek Tong Kiat (Clinical Associate Professor) Senior Consultant, Ministry of Health, Hospital Services Division Head and Senior Consultant Dept of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine Tan Tock Seng Hospital Lee Heow Yong (Dr) Acting Director/Hospital Services Division, Health Services Group Ministry of Health

This is not a flame bait or thread, neither am i saying that female drivers do not make good drivers, i understand that there are quite a few sisters in MCF, I am not referring to you all, just want to relate my incident today... So apparently i was on the expressway driving home, was on the second lane, with a road hogger infront of me driving at 85km/h. The vehicle, a van with around 10 FTs sitting in the back of the van was quite a distracting sight. Lane 1 had around 3 cars, one infront, the second near me, the third was quite far behind. It was initially quite safe to filter to my right, but decided to play safe and turn on my signal. Amazingly, when i turn on my signal the car near to me, sped up from behind. But the driver did not accelerate infront of me. She kept her speed constant to mine... Nevermind, I checked lane 3, quite empty, overtook from left instead... Then, i was at bukit timah along beauty world behind there, theres this tunnel. So there was this Lancer EX on my right. As it was a two lane road, i took the left lane and I was rushing for time ( needed the toilet ). so as you know, the tunnel has quite a few bends, both of us were driving at around 65-70km/h. (Yes i know the speed limit there is 60.) Both of our cars were now side by side, as we entered the first turn, i slowed down by a bit, front half of my car was parallel to her back half of the car. so as she negotiated her first turn she ate into my lane and almost brushed against my car. I swerved abit and horned... Lucky i didnt crash, but i saw who was behind the wheel... the best part was she didnt look apologetic at all. she stared at me as if i was the one in the wrong... So, should all drivers be at the very least checked if they know how to check blindspots and also turn properly?

http://sg.jobstreet.com/jobs/2008/5/defaul...853454.htm?fr=J Refer to the above link. I totally missed the criteria in green.