Observers tell CNA’s Deep Dive podcast that bad driving habits stem from a culture of “always rushing” that many Singaporeans follow – and not just on the roads.
Some road users’ biggest pet peeves include drivers recklessly cutting lanes, inattentive cruising, and a lack of basic courtesy. Some road users’ biggest pet peeves include drivers recklessly cutting lanes and queues, inattentive cruising, and a lack of basic courtesy – not giving way, not conveying gratitude when others give way, and not apologising for inconsiderate actions.
He added that while he, too, does not plan his routes regularly, he allows a 15-minute buffer each trip to ensure he drives his sedan safely. The number of accidents resulting in injuries also increased, up slightly by 2.4 per cent on-year to 6,944, an average of almost 20 cases each day.“When someone cuts into a lane, especially in front of a heavy vehicle, the driver is risking his own life, because heavy vehicles take some time to slow down. A lot of people don’t realise the seriousness of cutting lanes recklessly,” said Mr Tay.
The task force will hang banners on overhead bridges with safety reminders such as not speeding, as well as erect standees at accident prone areas to remind pedestrians not to jaywalk.Observers said Singapore’s traffic laws and penalties are comparable to other countries’, pointing instead to the mindset that needs to be improved.
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