Singaporean drivers have a notorious reputation, but are bad driving skills or a poor driving culture the main culprit? The programme Talking Point sends its hosts to find out and asks viewers which group of drivers are the worst.
Johnathan Chua, co-host of The Daily Ketchup podcast, allowing himself a wry smile as he retakes his driving test under the watchful eye of a ComfortDelGro Driving Centre instructor.SINGAPORE: What lies at the junction of a fast-paced lifestyle, dense population and an ingrained sense of competitiveness? Bad drivers — or, apparently, the average Singaporean motorist.
Some experts suggested that one reason is Singapore’s population density. “ tend to be multi-car collisions with people inside,” said Sgcarmart editor Desmond Chan, 34. Bhargava, who took on the morning rush hour in the Central Business District, observed frequent and rapid lane changes on roads so packed that vehicles often got stuck in the middle of a junction.
“ that kind of mindset that, ‘Hey, I paid so much to drive this car, why should I give … way ?” said Jayjay Lin, head of stories and branded content at Sgcarmart. To pass, candidates must receive 18 demerit points or fewer. Certain infractions, such as mounting a kerb or running a red light, result in an immediate failure. And all four participants failed, averaging 23.5 points and incurring multiple immediate failures.
Race car driver Claire Jedrek says that on the roads, she changes lanes more often than her husband does. The gender beliefs are ingrained, said Munah, so when a woman makes a mistake on the roads, the stereotype is reinforced. Mistakes made by men, however, are often seen as individual issues rather than a reflection on their gender.
Private hire car driver Peter Jalal and cabbie Harry Ng discussing the poll results on Talking Point. “I have a grandma who’s about 84, who still drives. … I’ve also seen other elderly drivers who are falling asleep at the wheel or … not really following the rules,” said the 33-year-old.
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