Good Driving Habits

[Babymiaomiao]

Just now during the heavy rain I saw this car driving with Hazard Lights on, so I think I should create a topic on good driving habits. Feel free to add on to the list.

 

Usage of High beams:

 

Don't turn on your high beams in normal driving conditions when the streets lights are working. You might disorientate other driver's vision, especially if they are coming from the opposite direction. Still don't know why got some kukus drive around with high beam..

 

In hazy/foggy conditions, high beams should not be used, the high beam will get reflected and actually impairs visibility rather than improves. Use fog lights if you have it. (Even in poor visibility conditions, Fog Lamps that do not meet the requirements must not be used in Singapore).

 

Do not continuously flash high beam at goondus. They will become more goondu instead.

 

Never ever High Beam oncoming traffic, use the horn instead if necessary. If you encounter oncoming traffic flashing their high beams at you, slow down, there is something ahead.

 

 

In poor visibility conditions:

 

High Beams^^

 

Turn on Hazard Lights, they are more visible than tail lights.

 

Slow down and watch your speed.

 

Use lane markings to guide where you are going.

 

Be alert at all times and stay focused, try not to talk to others in the car if possible.

 

Others:

 

Turn on your hazard lights if you spot any hazards in front, it is always good to alert other drivers as they are really alot of blur sotongs in SG.

 

Can't stress this enough, Signal early!!!

 

Please be patient and give others time to start off at traffic lights.

 

Do not hog the roads, if you are confused or lost, pull over to the side and ask for directions. If you always get high beamed on Lane 1 on expressways, you know its a good time to start using lane 2 instead.

 

Use your rear-view mirror when overtaking/filtering, the are blind spots in side mirrors. Check your rear-view mirror regularly to give way to tailgaters.

 

If you find someone tailgating you, do NOT jam break, all lifes are precious.

 

Flash your hazard lights twice to say Thank You to drivers who give way to you.

 

Give way P-plate drivers, driving is stressful enough for them.

 

GIVE WAY TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES(INCLUDING PRIVATE AMBULANCES) you might save a life. Also, high beam vehicles in front of you and turn on hazard lights to signal others.

 

High Beam/Horn others if you notice that they are not focused. Go infront of them and flash your hazard lights if you are not behind them.

 

Try your best to signal to others if you notice problems with their cars. E.g. unsecured boot, open petrol covers, burst/deflated tires, headlights not turn on at night.

 

If you encounter problems with your car, turn on your hazard lights and filter to the left most lane and pull over.

 

If you see white lights on the back of a car, Watch Out, that car is in reverse gear.

 

Too tired to think.. feel free to add on to the list.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Eyke]

dun anyhow use hazard light lah

[Timex1441]

dun anyhow use hazard light lah

yep, driving with hazard lights on is misleading, becos many ppl won't know if tat car is stationary or not, n can't tell whether it wants to filter or turn.

[Babymiaomiao]

yep, driving with hazard lights on is misleading, becos many ppl won't know if tat car is stationary or not, n can't tell whether it wants to filter or turn.

Kk, i edit

Dunno why, cannot edit now.

Edited April 13, 2013 by Babymiaomiao

[Rustyz]

you sound like a new driver? sg driving damnn stressful too many cowboy on the road.

Edited April 13, 2013 by Rustyz

[Columbian78]

These are some of the situations when i use high beams to warn other cars or people of my presence. Please let me know if i am wrong to do so.

 

1. As i cruise along dark indoor (multi storey) carparks. As it is more difficult for a car moving out of a lot or people walking out onto the common aisle to see me. I turn off the high beam when there is a moving car in front of me.

 

2. At night around twisting roads like Morse road up mount faber, or south buona vista road. Again, turn off high beam when there is a moving car in front or on opposite direction lane.

[Phluvcat]

These are some of the situations when i use high beams to warn other cars or people of my presence. Please let me know if i am wrong to do so.

 

1. As i cruise along dark indoor (multi storey) carparks. As it is more difficult for a car moving out of a lot or people walking out onto the common aisle to see me. I turn off the high beam when there is a moving car in front of me.

 

2. At night around twisting roads like Morse road up mount faber, or south buona vista road. Again, turn off high beam when there is a moving car in front or on opposite direction lane.

 

Most time no need and in your cases, no need. Unless the street lights are out and the moon obscured.

 

No need to see your headlight directly, people see your headlight and the lights reflection thrown around is good enough.

 

High beam is an irritant, especially with super bright lights cars now have.

 

More importantly is adjust your driving to the condition such as your speed so that others can react.

Edited April 14, 2013 by Phluvcat

[Caravan]

dun anyhow use hazard light lah

 

2nd that. How would people know if you next want to change lane? SG is so small there's an exit/entrance at every corner.

 

If there's a hazard ahead and you put on hazard light, what would people do? They would think you have a problem and need to stop or go to the emergency lane. Then they will try to overtake you. How does that help safety and traffic flow?

[LoverofCar]

Don't use hazard light during driving lah...caused more confusion to drivers more than alerting.....if changing lane with hazard light now.. waiting for accident to happen only...

[Yuan]

Just now during the heavy rain I saw this car driving with Hazard Lights on, so I think I should create a topic on good driving habits. Feel free to add on to the list.

 

Usage of High beams:

 

Don't turn on your high beams in normal driving conditions when the streets lights are working. You might disorientate other driver's vision, especially if they are coming from the opposite direction. Still don't know why got some kukus drive around with high beam..

 

In hazy/foggy conditions, high beams should not be used, the high beam will get reflected and actually impairs visibility rather than improves. Use fog lights if you have it. (Even in poor visibility conditions, Fog Lamps that do not meet the requirements must not be used in Singapore).

 

Do not continuously flash high beam at goondus. They will become more goondu instead.

 

Never ever High Beam oncoming traffic, use the horn instead if necessary. If you encounter oncoming traffic flashing their high beams at you, slow down, there is something ahead.

 

 

In poor visibility conditions:

 

High Beams^^

 

Turn on Hazard Lights, they are more visible than tail lights.

 

Slow down and watch your speed.

 

Use lane markings to guide where you are going.

 

Be alert at all times and stay focused, try not to talk to others in the car if possible.

 

Others:

 

Turn on your hazard lights if you spot any hazards in front, it is always good to alert other drivers as they are really alot of blur sotongs in SG.

 

Can't stress this enough, Signal early!!!

 

Please be patient and give others time to start off at traffic lights.

 

Do not hog the roads, if you are confused or lost, pull over to the side and ask for directions. If you always get high beamed on Lane 1 on expressways, you know its a good time to start using lane 2 instead.

 

Use your rear-view mirror when overtaking/filtering, the are blind spots in side mirrors. Check your rear-view mirror regularly to give way to tailgaters.

 

If you find someone tailgating you, do NOT jam break, all lifes are precious.

 

Flash your hazard lights twice to say Thank You to drivers who give way to you.

 

Give way P-plate drivers, driving is stressful enough for them.

 

GIVE WAY TO EMERGENCY VEHICLES AT ALL TIMES(INCLUDING PRIVATE AMBULANCES) you might save a life. Also, high beam vehicles in front of you and turn on hazard lights to signal others.

 

High Beam/Horn others if you notice that they are not focused. Go infront of them and flash your hazard lights if you are not behind them.

 

Try your best to signal to others if you notice problems with their cars. E.g. unsecured boot, open petrol covers, burst/deflated tires, headlights not turn on at night.

 

If you encounter problems with your car, turn on your hazard lights and filter to the left most lane and pull over.

 

If you see white lights on the back of a car, Watch Out, that car is in reverse gear.

 

Too tired to think.. feel free to add on to the list.

 

Just curious if this is your consolidated list.

[Yuan]

Drive as if you are taking your driving test.

 

Agree or defensive driving.

[Simplecar]

Good effort, TS. Appreciate that.

[13177]

I always thought hazard light is for when car is stationery? Dont understand how come people tend to on their hazard light while the car is moving?! I dont really find it is a need to switch on hazard light during heavy rain, ensure that your headlight and tail light are switch on and the lights are working well is sufficent. More importantly drivers should drive slow and caution during heavy rain.

Edited April 14, 2013 by 13177

[Ezfaun]

Lorries should fack off to the left side of the road

[LoverofCar]

If heavy rain...on the rear fog light will let other drivers see your car...

[Thaiyotakamli]

yep, driving with hazard lights on is misleading, becos many ppl won't know if tat car is stationary or not, n can't tell whether it wants to filter or turn.

haha this one somehow beg to differ, some uncle taxi driver eyes not good and cant see tail light, so hazard light might be useful to them

and regarding ppl dunno whether car stationary anot mean that u driving at high speed

Edited April 14, 2013 by Thaiyotakamli

[Thaiyotakamli]

Lorries should fack off to the left side of the road

and motorcycles 80km/h-90km/h dont hog 1st lane

[Thaiyotakamli]

dont anyhow honk people indoor carpark, if people block ur way high beam or honk little bit from far

i seen some people honk heavily to people block their way