'Singaporeans Are Bad Drivers'? We Put It To The Test | Talking Point | Full Episode

[@liylo783]

People, including drivers, are becoming more impatient and fickle-minded than in the past. This trend can be attributed to the rapid advancements in technology, which have sped up the pace of life and heightened expectations for instant gratification. When obstacles arise, we often lack the basic courtesy to accommodate others, yet we expect others to accommodate us. These attitudes have become increasingly apparent when comparing behaviors across different decades.

[@dreamze]

start of a research paper

[@SamieAnthaa]

To solve this problem, I’d suggest something like subjecting “re-offenders” to re-tests for bad behaviour on the road. People won’t like it, and hopefully it’ll force a change in people

[@NazriBuang-w9v]

Lies again? Please be mindful. Have a safe drive

[@konkeydong6907]

Simple answer is: yes. Yes we are. I strongly believe many drivers are misinformed in how a modern car can perform or how it should be maintained. Not only that, a lot of drivers just dont have situational awareness on the roads. Couple that with drivers who have inflated egos or drivers that speed up and not let you cut into the lane when you signal. I driven plenty in other countries before and Singapore is just so tiring to drive in, purely from dealing with other drivers on the roads.

[@changclc2450]

When you want to filter to another lane, do it safely, not causing the other car to brake

[@markkoh888]

Worst drivers are those who do not plan their route before starting the engine. They will either drive very slow or switch lane abruptly.

[@quondo5866]

100% agree.. Spot on.. also drivers not looking far ahead like going into a turning lane when you wanted to go straight. Not paying attention to your surroundings.

[@alexanderstanza]

It's hard to say, because it is often the road does not exactly as per shown in the map. It's impossible to be 100% familiar with the entire roads, unless driving taxi/PHV everyday. Also, there are many roadblocks, constructions, and re-routing, then need to change the plan.

[@1andonly374]

100% agree, unlike back in the days we use street dictionary book. We need to memories the road first before we start our engine.

[@1andonly374]

​@@alexanderstanzabecause all depend on GPS so much.

[@TheSunMoon]

A lot of both; lack of skills and big attitude problem. And you haven't see them lorries and vans speeding, especially at AYE in the west side (some even with P-plate). No road courtesy, almost always road hazard to other road users. TP and LTA should consider putting a speed camera there, along JT Hall.

[@blegys7959]

I have noticed that most of the bad drivers are the ones who have the sun shade on whilst driving

[@Vecise443]

True statement

[@stubbarn]

Yup. Like netizen trolls who hide behind a nick. Only difference is they’re driving killing machines everyday.

[@SCPtp]

So true lol

[@yeezeey4037]

Bingo... so that bobo driver's face can be shielded LOL!

[@86techboy]

Road courtesy in SG is non-existent, the most obvious example will be merging lane. Merging lane wise you have to filter and give way to other cars than everyone can merge. But in SG road culture context merging lane became a game of racing. Drivers won't signal but will speed up just to block you from merging. CNA can do a documentary in industrial area like Tuas, be mentally prepare and have adequate sleep. As driving in industrial area, commerical vehicles are the worst lot of drivers. Some drive the vehicle whether van, lorry, cement mixer truck etc. like F1. When Heavy vehicle filter into another lane without signalling. If you are not paying attention, you may end up in the vehicle blindspot and accident will happen. Not only road users are affected by bad drivers, pedestrain also. Some drivers don't have the courtesy or patience to wait for pedestrain to cross. Whether controlled pedestrain crossing or not, some driver don't give a hoot just drive through. Almost everyday there bound to accident, some accident TBH can be avoidable if driver either give way or don't speed. There opt to be tougher stance like if a driver hit someone than his/her license must be suspended. Go back to driving center and retest whether the person can drive or not. However if a driver kills someone than he/she must be barred from driving. Reason is that the person mindset is egocentric thus not suitable to drive on SG road. When you drive and you put your own interest as well as treat driving like a racing game. You are not fit to drive on SG roads.

[@kokliangchew3609]

Is it just me or was there more courtesy on the roads prior to 2000?

[@agustin7151987]

This is one of the more amusing and relatable reports. It's great.

[@charmainechin9249]

Doesn't hurt that Steve is so likeable!

[@Cedricchoy]

There seems to be a deeply ingrained mindset that signalling indicates the right to turn instead of an intention to turn. The onus is on the turning vehicle to do it in time and do the necessary blind spot check. Accidents happen or vehicles get horn because some of these drivers have predisposed idea that the moment they signall to turn, the road must stop for them to turn. Graciousness is about showing your intention timely and having the patience to execute the turn.

[@yukisnoww]

This is correct. If it's not safe and people don't give way, LL wait abit won't die one.

[@Disgracefool]

You are one of the idiots who speed up when people indicate the intention to turn/change lane. There's an ingrained mindset that you get to go straight whatever lane you're on. This is not so in places like Australia and the US. Slow down when people signal you idiot.

[@dreamze]

the opposite is true too. multiple times I signal to change lane, car is at least 3 car length away, the moment I signal they speed up, and when I change lane they high beam me as if they have been going at the speed the entire time. Graciousness goes both ways.

[@Gabrieltamdesign]

Well said, I've never thought of it that way. It always baffles me why people don't indicate when turning into a side street, with or without traffic lights.

[@yukisnoww]

I think it's both, but more attitude tbh. Skill can improve, attitude a little harder... I am similar to Yuey in terms of patience, safety distance and leaving space for other drivers, partly cause I've driven class 4 and oversized vehicles. Really , fast also go nowhere, at most a few minutes, not worth endangering the car, or your passengers.

[@ReviewMedic]

MAJOR POINT TO REDUCE JAM, MAINTAIN YOUR DARN DISTANCE, close up so much then press brake again and again for what, just let the car roll, maintain your distance. HELP LAAAAA

[@spencerlahh]

THIS! Not only does it wear out your brakes faster, also you need to waste petrol to speed up… only to brake again

[@ReviewMedic]

@@spencerlahh IKR, but most importantly, IT CAUSES A JAM FOR NO REASON!

[@YoutiaoVlogs]

​@@ReviewMedicyeah jam I just let car roll too

[@bugsy101073]

Many drivers do tailgating while in the expressway, do not follow the 2 second rule

[@StormyMusic9]

Some people leave such a huge gap on the highway it creates more jam because 1 lane not being properly utilised.

[@terence3908]

The extreme right lane (lane 1) is for over-taking. You'll have to give way to cars that are faster even if you are driving at the stipulated speed limit.

[@TheSunMoon]

Sadly, many drivers, even seasoned ones, fail to comprehend. Yet we got champion lorry and van drivers who whack on lane 1. Wonder when will TP take action against these goondus.

[@terence3908]

@@TheSunMoon 100%. I think on many occasions accidents happen when drivers try to overtake road hoggers. The most frustrating is when the hoggers intentionally speeding up when u try to overtake them, only to slow down again when u get back behind. So called part time TP trying to enforce speed limits lol

[@ReviewMedic]

that is because, lorries start going to the middle lane, which then causes the speed limit drivers to push till the right most lane.... at the end of the day, there's also just a significant lack of understanding between us.

[@NazriBuang-w9v]

Lies again? Bus Driver Ezlink Card

[@YYLiow]

In fact Lane 1 is only for overtaking and not for driving on lane 1 or speeding on Lane 1 but who cares...

[@mcq2525]

Of course it’s the attitude… 1. We don’t signal when changing lanes because the fella behind will speed up if we do 2. Most of the time we are “changing lanes” because we didn’t join the queue e.g. on a crowded right-turn only lane or any entrance into the KPE 3. It’s ok to flout the rules so long as you don’t get caught 4. It’s ok to change lanes abruptly because I’m late for something really important e.g. school/work etc. (i.e. my time is more precious than yours) 5. Hey that car cut into my lane! I’m going to speed up and overtake him back and show him a rude gesture because people who speed are dangerous and irresponsible! Rings a bell?

[@edwinng7313]

number five is the most likely to get a speeding ticket from traffic police

[@racheltan5201]

Good and interesting topic! I feel that SG regulations on these test/assessments by the traffic police coupled with the mandatory curriculum by driving schools set certain precedence and guideline to how one can better manuveur and drive safely on public roads. Food for thought: Would things be different if we adopt a more lax regulations on such driving assessment? My personal answer is no. Personally, I would think that it is an individual’s on-road personality and the social norms that creates unsafe driving habits on public roads. Kudos to Instructor Farhan who addressed certain points thru the use of DDT to assess what we qualified drivers tend to overlook. At the end of the day, I think we should be more introspective and think of how we can be better drivers ourselves and change up SG’s driving culture. However insignificant, I think that’s how we can be a more gracious and courteous community. Steve sums it well! Wish Talking Point can delve more into how we can be better drivers + whats available in the market (refresher courses/familiarisation, etc). I will definitely need them too! 😅

[@johnandrews6927]

As we most things in life, principles guide what we do … - Safety first - Lane discipline - Appropriate indicating - Be predictable - Be courteous - Don’t do anything that causes another road user to slow, stop, or alter course - One move at a time. These are some of the core and guiding principles when using the roads. I’m not a perfect driver by any stretch of the imagination, but thinking about each of these things will makes us all better drivers, and better drivers means lives saved.

[@Sllee93]

Tq for listening to the public's suggestion for this topic!

[@gnz8v]

It's a Singapore thing. Bizarre accidents reported daily. Totally bizarre ones.

[@dd-dd2co]

This is so accurate, Singaporeans don't like giving way.

[@G2H_HellBringer]

23:55 Daddy drive's a Rolls Royce, kids. He isn't going to be a speed demon in that thing. Plus, no sane person is gonna fck around and find out by getting into an accident with a RR.

[@libiskit]

the lamp light replacement is worth my entire car engine 😂

[@JojoJoget]

That’s what you’d probably say about Ferrari guys until they meet a cabbie at a junction. Such preset mentality is why yall are bad drivers.

[@G2H_HellBringer]

@@JojoJoget Ferraris meet cabbies in junctions all over the world. You probably think you're a fantastic driver. You're not. Really.

[@mong771]

@@JojoJoget you are a bad driver

[@Exachad]

​@@JojoJoget You can't compare two luxury cars built for different purposes. Rolls Royces are built for comfort, while Ferraris are built for speed. If you buy a Ferrari sports cars or something similar, you're buying a crammed and bumpy two-seater car you can't drive your family in. Of course, if somebody sacrifices practicality and comfort to buy a sports car like that for so much money, they're gonna be tempted to do the one thing the car is built for: drive fast.

[@reu1989]

The real culprit for bad driving in SG is EGO, narrow vision or plain stupidity (inability to assess the immediate surroundings and react accordingly). I fully agree with the comments about implementing harsher penalties (lifetime revoking of licence; relegated to off-peak car scheme, etc) on ppl who CAUSE accidents, especially on expressways where roads are basically straight and forward vision is clear most of the time.

[@oliviakong7498]

Implementing a refresher driving course every five years is essential, particularly for those who don't drive regularly or hold converted licenses. With many expats and immigrants arriving each year, it's recommended that they take at least three lessons to familiarize themselves with driving in Singapore. A friend shared an incident involving a foreign female immigrant who stopped abruptly in the middle of the road, causing frustration and potential hazards because she hadn't planned her route and needed to turn suddenly. Unfortunately, she believed she was in the right and blamed others for not being more patient. Using GPS can help avoid such situations. Additionally, a courtesy driving campaign should be introduced with the right altitude and mindset early in driving lessons. Some drivers refuse to give way, thinking they shouldn't allow queue-jumpers, but showing courtesy by letting one or two cars pass can prevent accidents and promote a safer driving culture.

[@Paul-H-Wolfram6608]

Frankly, most of the PHV drivers are the worst drivers on the roads, they cut in to your lane without on the blinker and usually most of them speed to get to the destination so that they can quickly get to pick another customer on their apps.

[@TanKianW79]

These pretty much sums up a driver: One of the most important will be "Judgement" (distance, env, speed, size of car, weather, etc), Experiences (learning from near-misses, not repeating mistakes), Training (skill up and learn better defensive driving techniques and car control), Attitude and Mindset (no rush, no pressure, be responsible), Car maintenance and condition (understand your car, the mechanics and its limitations). A good driver excels on all departments.

[@Aaleeexy]

Can you do an episode of whether it makes a difference in switching off the main electricity points for our household before we sleep or not in used and how much cost it actually would save us ?? That will encourage everyone in saving lots of electricity if it does matter .

[@bennynunb100]

i often see bus driver being cut by other cars due to their speed too slow and causing the bus captain to sudden brake, when bus captain horn them cause of their dangerous act they pointed middle finger i really feel bus captain should be respected

[@sleepy_dobe]

39:07 I don't deny that allowing for the safe following distance when moving off for the green light at a junction is definitely safer, but I would also like to put it to the driving schools that this is sometimes impractical depending on the location and traffic situation. If every driver were to strictly practise this in the heart of the CBD area during peak hours, you would need at least an hour to drive from the junction of Havelock Road/Chin Swee Road to Bugis Junction, simply because at each junction during the green light period, only 3 - 6 cars would be able to clear that junction. And that's only talking about cars. Include heavier vehicles with slower acceleration off the green light like trucks, buses, commercial vehicles, drivers not paying attention to the lights when they change, drivers who close their eyes, use their phones, etc etc, at traffic lights, and you'll be lucky if you clear at least 3 cars per green light. And every buildup at each junction compounds the problem making the congestion worse at each subsequent junction behind. If you're not making jack-rabbit starts and you're paying close attention to the situation around you, you don't need 10 - 30 metres of stopping distance when the vehicle in front of you suddenly brakes and you're moving at no more than 30kph. You're moving off from stationary. You haven't had the speed and distance to build up a significant forward momentum. Slam hard on the brakes in today's modern cars and you'll literally stop on a dime at those slow speeds moving off at a green light. You would need that stopping distance if you're driving a Ford Model-T since it doesn't have power-assisted brakes. But not today's cars.

[@jeffchen9754]

Thanks for the entertaining episode ! It is a boring but necessary topic to share with the public. You made the time go by quickly ! 👍

[@DarkPa1adin]

Mostly attitude. Lane discipline is important. Instead of always insisting right of way, drive defensively to avoid avoidable accidents.

[@desaturated6049]

I think automatic cars might be an issue. I remember that whenever I approached a zebra crossing or filter lane, I would instinctively shift down to second or first gear. However, these days, I notice many drivers seem to 'forget' and just drive past zebra crossings without slowing down.

[@Ace-cv1xd]

thats not an excuse lol

[@lucias4197]

3:08 taxi does want to wait behind me, even though i'm at the speed limit. 🤣 You should just filter to the second lane and maintain the speed limit. stop HOGGING the lane

[@Captain-Mayday]

Didnt take all of 3 mins to clearly show that he is a problem.

[@B1gN00dleS]

@@Captain-Mayday😂

[@makwaikwang]

One contributing factors is definitely the lack of clarity in the interpretation of traffic rules. Till this date, it is still unclear if it is legally wrong to continue driving at speed limit on the first lane when another vehicle ( not ambulance, not police car or whatever exception you can think of ) is closing in at 150km/hr.

[@spencerlahh]

Having driven in both Thailand and Singapore, I feel that driving in Singapore is more stressful. As for infrastructure wise, Singapore roads should be one of the safest and most simple to drive and navigate, way better than Thailand. But here’s the kicker, it’s the driving attitude that Singaporeans have that is the issue. If I want to change lane in a jam, drivers in Thailand will let you cut in, no honks or high beams used. In Singapore, drivers here will slowly creep forward and close the gap. As for lane changes at speed, it seems that a lot of drivers here in Singapore don’t use signal while drivers in Thailand use their turn signals about 90% of the time.

[@user-sf5bt8eb4y]

other than the common aspect that was pointed out by the sgcarmart host "roads are small every sec counts and we paid so much so why must i give you way", I think another aspect to point out is how Singaporean are raise. 1. We live in a face pace society every second counts 2. We live in a very competitive society, we want to be #1 (letting others cut us mean we are "losing" to them) 3. We are a very law abiding society. e.g we follow rule and queue up, why should we let this guy/girl cut our queue? in short, a function of fast pace and competitive society

[@benchiaase]

Yes exactly. Plus the fact that Singaporeans pay so much for cars + COE so they become extremely entitled. Like they think because they pay over 100k or more they are big eff.

[@kelvin.008]

The lack of enforcement is the reason why all road users do not bother about laws in Singapore. They know the chance of getting caught is minimal. All you need to do is reduce speed before cameras thats all. Illegal modifications, full tints, illegible plates, failure to form up, tail gating, dangerous, reckless driving, road rages, the list goes on.. this includes vans, trucks too! How often does one see traffic cops? Journalists should test this out for say a few weeks and report.

[@dadade]

lol claire is such a hypocrite. a very dangerous road user. saw her on the road a few times before, always changing lanes and cutting people off without signalling. the cars behind had to jam brake cos she was trying to force her way in. not to mention the time she got into an accident as a cyclist when she swerved in front of a car suddenly.

[@hungryomnivore8282]

Cars not queueing up is really the worse. Mostly bigger and more expensive cars not forming up.

[@colinng2166]

Cars cost an arm and a leg in Singapore. After blood, sweat and tears for years, people who finally can afford a car feel like they've been coronated as the King. "I come and go as I please, the world needs to give way to me, because I EARNED my car, my right to drive as I please, and every second I spend on the road with it... I paid my COE, I paid road tax, I paid ARF, I paid for expensive Petrol, I paid for..."

[@shareboxx]

Drivers usually do not see far enough. So when all of a sudden, they come to a part of the road that is undergoing cable or surface repair, their immediate thought is to switch/swing lanes quick, causing cars behind to brake hard or steer away. (It can also be unfamiliarity to the road where the lane drivers are in become a turn-only lane when they wanna go straight.)

[@GMD3N]

right lane is for overtaking lah. stop hogging the right lane at speed limit, it's still road hogging

[@n3xtx]

​@@jovenang7811make sure you drive 50kph on normal roads ok. Dont double standards. When u in ambulance, make sure they drive at speed limit to send you to hospital ok

[@GMD3N]

@@jovenang7811 yes, for overtaking. then move back to 2nd lane. go read your basic theory again. not asking you to speed till like 150km/h in singapore. use common sense. or maybe you don't have

[@AtLwB]

Lol he still dare to kp the taxi. So slow still can say speed limit.

[@AtLwB]

​@@jovenang7811typical trash driver dunno how to keep left in the highway

[@GMD3N]

@@AtLwB he is a typical clueless singaporean driver who thinks first lane is their speed limit lane. Then blame or scold others for wanting to overtake. Edit: This Joven ang delete all his comments already.

[@LaiChingLeong-p6i]

Not only bad driver. As i am very small sized, every time i walked around a mall, most people either cut into my path or expect me to give way to them. I literally hate going to crowded places because of such experience.

[@erin.x]

Think not just cos of your size. I’ve seen it happen to people of all sizes and ages. But especially on the escalator where there’s only a small landing area, I buaytahan those who try to cut into the opposite lane RIGHT AFTER LANDING. Like if I let you cut, am I supposed to roll back down the escalator?

[@amandant]

I love every steve moment

[@Predamatic]

Shouldn’t do your survey on a Friday. Best time to do it is Tuesdays - Thursdays. Usually Mondays and Fridays are days people won’t wanna go to the office.

[@kelvin.008]

Can't be just a 1 day affair, should be at least a few weeks, 24/7 with a team of real journalists.. and report how many cops they meet.

[@AloysiusTSY]

I like it when how steven is oblivious that he knows how to drive but trying to act as a noob in-front of the camera. 🤣

[@Daniel-sb5sp]

Good driver doesn't need to just follow traffic rules, but also need to be fully aware of its surrounding, and always should position the feet on the brake pedal if something could come out of some where unexpected. Most drivers in Singapore just follow traffic rules only.

[@zaiweichen2516]

I think skill is one thing, being oblivious to being a considerate and polite driver, like a few comments on road hogging on the first lane is another.

[@cybowe]

I remember when I was still learning how to drive, my uncle who is a taxi driver taught me how to filter in sg. The tip he gave was to inch into the lane then at the last moment when you see the car behind slow down, you quickly merge into the lane. It’s depressing and kind of scary that this works better than just indicating and waiting for people to give way.

[@ezekielk.3629]

Nowadays they see you signaling with the intend to change lane they (PHV drivers) will speed up honk at you and show you the attitude face like your in the wrong

[@jeremyk4276]

That is how bad habits start. 😂

[@agentlazer314]

Tbh, i would agree. Another factors to add on would be foreigner/PRs that may have caused it too

[@ivantanzh17]

to be fair, I do think good driving doesn't really equate to safe driving. Like example a lot of taxi drivers are quite skilful tbh, but id have to agree its the attitude or behaviours that makes things pretty bad or tragic accident. If the behaviours are improved to be honest I think it'll be great. But also I find more and more drivers are giving way and signalling so quite thankful

[@thee_others]

Do not hog the first lane when you are on the overtaking lane (first lane), regardless you are at speed limit or not.

[@godsamazinggrace5331]

Hi Steven Please touch on the food poisoning topic in sg!! It has become rampant!

[@baelidays88]

Singapore land is scarce, it explains the narrow road in Singapore and since many constructions are going on, we could be forced to change lane and be frustrated if we are going slightly highspeed and mis-informed about the lane blocks. And since Singapore is fast-paced, nobody wants to lose their time in order to be courtesy. If the roads can be wider, and speed limit adjusted to modern car speed (+10 km/h), I belief the road safety can be enhanced. I mean come on, who still drives at 50km/h at normal roads? And also please let the government add the timers countdown at green lights so we are expected to stop instead of hard breaking with amber lights.

[@fungsia5549]

Selfishness. lack of courtesy and consideration for others.

[@Black_Sun_Dark_Star]

The best solution is to stop enacting laws and rules to fit those who are incompetent at driving. One good example is the Right turn arrow at road junctions. Modern drivers are not taught road courtesy or sensibilities. And also, why are we not maintaining roads and trees in the night anymore? These are causing many accidents!

[@Momo5Mon]

Most drivers here not only doesn’t give way, blocking the left turn lane when they are going straight, and majority take their own sweet time to move at junction after the light turned green. They got to wait for at least 5 to 20 seconds to react to the green light, causing massive jam during peak hours as everyone take their own sweet time to move. So instead of clearing say 20 vehicles, only 5 managed to cross. This is not only wasting time of people on the roads but contributing to air pollution. If we can cut down driving time by half, it will use less fuel and there will be less emissions. Speeding is bad, hogging the road and drive at snail speed is worse.

[@MichaelWong-y2b]

Our biggest issue is drivers are of different driving habits results in unpredictability. A lot think they are better drivers than others so they behave differently to boast their own ego. Some prefer to be so safe that they forget about efficiency. Bottom line, the school is at fault because they only emphasize on the basic, there should be scenario reaction test, give way, overtaking, expected distance from front car on highway, expected distance to filter off highway. All this are seen in Singapore differently by all drivers, so how to avoid accident if we do not have consistency?

[@jeromecastro6940]

It's the high cost of owning a car in sg. Higher costs leads to drivers being more scared and wary of accidents; If you're scared it'll do you more harm than good. Although it is understandable, drivers should still rely on their own skills rather than waiting for others to fix their flaws. Just drive confidently.

[@videoupload8230]

The first finding on Steve's driving (39.17min) is ridiculous. After traffic light turns green, are drivers expected to wait for the front car to move off until x car distance before the driver can start moving? Imagine the compounded queue length this will create.

[@mayuboeb]

this episode actually raises good points. we think singaporeans are bad drivers because we think we are good drivers. our inflated ego makes us impatient and irritable when other drivers dont drive the way we think is right. but the fact of the matter is that most singaporeans are NOT good drivers. multiply that by the fact the 99% of drivers think that way and you get alot alot of problems

[@francisTKY]

Blind spot check before turn. Not during.

[@hanmingyong2904]

We are overly reliant on driver aids and automation. Bring in only basic manual cars, automatically weed out some bad drivers.

[@LYJManchesterUnited]

People with common sense driving priorities: 1. Prevent injuring, or killing any pedestrian, cyclist or other drivers. Singaporean driving priorities: 1. Me being on the road is the opportunity to enforce right of way to every other road users and everyone must feel my impact.

[@TaichoCyclist]

Besides attitude, driving skills, the proliferation of personal devices like mobile phones, consoles playing media or over-reliance on GPS made it a cocktail of potential accident causes. Furthermore, errant drivers who have little or disregard of other users simply compound to the touchy situtations often encountered on the road. Often is said that give and take can go a long way but the culture of Singapore traffic is just take and brush off others is the norm these days.

[@Hitlah_Fly]

Takes two hands to clap... Our speed limit for some roads are too low. Our traffic light don't have visas timers so drivers cant really anticipate when the light will turn red

[@jordonyong8062]

Why Bad drivers related to only car drivers? How abt bus drivers, Van drivers, etc?

[@kingcat2307]

Hello! Just because those vehicles are Singapore registered, it does not necessarily mean that the drivers are local Singapore Citizens! It is not fair to make such generalisation without fact check! Our driving lessons and tests are one of the most difficult to pass in Singapore as we follow the Japanese standards. Most of the Singapore Citizens I know of take public transport and those who have the privilege to own and drive vehicles are actually foreigners. Only a handful of Singapore Citizens actually own and drive vehicles in Singapore.

[@shem44]

If I'm driving RR too, I will also leave lots of gaps and distance.

[@findtheracingline]

The driving circuit was built in the 1990s when cars were smaller with width less than 1,695mm. They were also closer to the road than modern crossovers such as the Hyundai Kona. Consequently, the learners sat lower and could see over the car easily. I passed my test in a 1990 Honda Civic. Pity the new drivers of today. 😅

[@YYLiow]

The school still uses Toyota Vios which is smaller than those shown in the video

[@godsbeloved]

Just to share in Japan, they express thanks for people who gave way to them by signalling the double lights (parking) for a moment. Like a kind arigatou, it happened in the outskirts of Yokohama in my cousin's car, i was curious so I asked like what's that for? Maybe outskirts then will have, perhaps Tokyo no one gives two hoots about thanking you, I dunno...

[@stubbarn]

Not just Japan. I noticed this recently in the UK as well!

[@Dorimeme187]

should've included commercial vehicle drivers since some don't even have valid driving licenses as shown recently...

[@tkyap2524]

Both - road courtesy and defensive driving.

[@mustis4]

Singaporeans are generally good drivers, but they could improve their courtesy, patience, and appreciation on the road.

[@Somehowjam]

My sg dtiver pet peeve. Most of them dont know how to signal when turning. Or they dont slow down at a stop sign or pedestrian lane. I dont trust them enough that they will stop in time

[@computerzero2681]

I think Talking Point is educational.

[@juniorbee1564]

Agree that taxi drivers are bad drivers, drive fast and furious and keep changing lanes irresponsibly, as though they are racers... Every time I book Grab, I always alamak wah biang eh when get taxis... I'm not in a rush to get to my destination but seems like these Taxis are the ones being impatient and rush....

[@robspunk]

It's trouble understanding vectors naturally.

[@ezekielk.3629]

Singapore drivers enjoy brake checking even when there are no cars ahead. If you cant see don’t drive Brake checker are extremely irritating

[@jovenang7811]

Many commercial vehicles are now hogging 2nd and 3rd lane. I know they want to overtake those on lane 4 but some of them can be staying in the same lane for quite a while...

[@user-sf5bt8eb4y]

agreed. alot of vechicles are hogging the road, i hope steve and talking point can bring this topic up

[@TheSunMoon]

They even use lane 1, the overtaking lane. Because they now can drive even faster than Porsche. Drive along AYE in the west side, you will see

[@jaytun]

Travelling at "speed limit" on Lane 1 with no traffic ahead and expecting people not to overtake you on the left... HMM... Come on.

[@patriciachoy5607]

It's not your PHV/taxi driver's fault that you are late. Don't put the burden of you being late on the driver. At most they can shave only 3-5 mins from the journey by driving like a maniac.

[@benchiaase]

Desmond and JayJay are correct. Singaporean drivers are impatient and entitled. A lot of attitude problems stem from "I pay so much money so I can do whatever the eff I want".

[@uDunCheebye]

Really hate it when its jam caused by kaypo drivers overlooking the accident on the total opposite of the expressway. This behaviour need to stop.

[@intrinsical]

It's education, or lack thereof. Driving school just teaches traffic rules and basic driving skills. They should also teach about traffic manners and developing a unified singaporean road culture.

[@marvint480]

It’s no longer the education. It’s the attitude, mindset.

[@togen777]

Skill-wise, barely acceptable; attitude-wise, the majority are almost gone or beyond help. Shld also check Malaysian road users in sg road especially woodlands checkpoint area

[@zulaiha95]

So interesting i would want to take the test to know whether im a bad driver and high risk or not

[@YoutiaoVlogs]

Hahaha yeah you signal and others speed up. some will give way but very small percentage. Agree small cars shiok thats why i stick to my honda fit hatchbacks

[@HongSkie]

Actually having more traffic enforcement is one way to enforce safer driving. Just look at the turning on of the red light camera to detect speed. Suddenly everybody knows the speed limit in an no speed limit junction is 50km/h and before that is as fast as you can go and don't get caught. Generally, I think drivers in Singapore roads have a lot of ego when driving especially when in comes to giving way. Please remember that when giving way, you will feel good, the car that you given way will also feel good, plus both of you can go home safely see your family and have a good dinner. Times have moved on we cannot keep thinking like giving way is = losing face, so dated mentality lol

[@ReefearEapear]

When Singaporeans enter the Malaysian border, they forget all the rules and regulations.

[@haiqaljohn8158]

If u signal, the more the people will speed up to not let u in. Thats why some dont signal. Just change lane.

[@dfdsfst12220]

A wise man once said "speed and power solves many things".

[@mad2xraven]

Keeping on the right lane of expressway even though you are at the speed limit does not mean you are right. Keep left when there is space after over taking. Rule 58/59 of Highway Code. Basic. Doesnt hurt to give way to people faster than you. Can always go back in after they pass if you still need to continue overtaking. Its about overtaking safely. Dont be too hard up on other’s speed. Leave that to authorities and do your own part first by keeping left.

[@imnotsoholy]

Along Kallang Road, Munah went to right lane for no reason although she going straight? She should have known right lane at Crawford Junction right lane have to turn right. This creates unnecessary lane changing. If going straight maybe just keep center lane?

[@CameronKang91]

try take this scene to Malaysia. Even if you're not driving, you're at risk of getting hit by a vehicle as long as you're outside.

[@krollpeter]

Yes. It starts with the driving lessons / driving licence. You either forget everything you were taught once you hold the licence in hands, or the system itself is useless. The background for my theory is, it's not a minority bad driving, it's the majority.

[@karinakong9026]

Many drivers wanna cut line but after give in then drives slowly, now I dun give in. Malaysia worst drivers have dark tinted windows

[@itsnegidayo]

I really don't get how the logic of "But I got signal what!?" is a thing.. Signaling is an indication, not a right of way. Don't fall back to the thinking that you signaled thus you are allowed to make the turn/lane change Most of the time I've seen drivers blaming the other party just because "I SIGNALED WHAT!"

[@mktwotm3132]

The 4 ppl from pvh. They brought in the 4 safest drivers I bet. Try bring in the drivers with most complaints too. I had a taxi driver once fell aslp while driving me and my family at night on the expressway.

[@erin.x]

THIS. I don’t think this is rare at all cos it’s always a 50-50 chance when I grab/taxi home during midnight. I wonder why others are not mentioning it though. I had to scroll pretty far to find your comment.

[@mktwotm3132]

@@erin.x as in you too had drivers that fell asleep on the wheel??

[@erin.x]

@@mktwotm3132 yep. Way too many times. Made it a bit of mine to always chat with the drivers since then

[@mktwotm3132]

@@erin.x dang... For all those that fell aslp. Best to report them. Their need to chase a salary should not cross the line for our safety. Some more with my kids in the car. On the expressway. Let me add this. Same driver. The worst part was. He was on the 2nd lane from the right on a 4 lane expressway. He missed our exit point when his map clearly showed him to exit. He brake right there and signal to exit. In the middle of the freaking expressway at night!!! And he had the guts to cut through the lanes and still proceed to that exit. My super scared level was already through the roof. Also he had the audacity to accept another ride after mine. 🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦

[@erin.x]

@@mktwotm3132 what the… that’s totally reckless and irresponsible. So glad you and your family made it safely out of that episode 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@DerekLefebvre]

Move to Toronto, we have 2 season :) construction and winter season. And we have the worst drivers in the world

[@lolipopi503]

Both Attitude and skills.

[@rodneymarkestrella6639]

Owning a car in Singapore is very expensive so this is the rich problem only!

[@heroheng3840]

lol in simple terms it all about yourself la. There is no guarantee solution strategy at all for this situation, the only way i can think of it just be patient with yourself and others there is always time for you to reach your destination just stay safe and be appreciative that you are alive today.