Driving in Singapore isn't all that bad
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Greetings all bros,
IÂ’ve seen so many threads cursing and swearing about bad driving, inconsiderate driving, selfish driving etc.
Besides all that, I am sure there are some good encounters by all bros here also, right? Why not we share them here also?
IÂ’ve come across many nice drivers who give way, signal early, keep to lane 2 after overtaking etc.
About two hours ago, while I was on CTE heading towards AMK Avenue 5 (after the flyover), I was on lane 2 and I need to keep to lane 3 in order to make an exit to Avenue 5. As usual there are many lorries and vans on lane 3 and I barely have space to move in. So I thought I could move in later. 300 meters left before the exit and still with my left turn signal on, I still can’t find space (they seems to be tailgating). Fortunately, with 100 meters left, there’s this comfort taxi, slowed down and high beam at me at the same time, as if he was trying to tell me “Hey dude, here’s your chance”. And finally I managed to exit safely.
Now, I know whatÂ’s in your mind, youÂ’d probably be thinking the reason he high beamed me because heÂ’s pissed off at me? No! Because while he was heading straight (not to exit) on lane 3, I managed to wave (saying thank you) at him on my right and he replied by nodding his head gently, with a warm smile.
So now letÂ’s all share your sweet encounters, shall we?
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reading your relation sent a shudder down my spine! you must have met a taxi driver from etherworld!Originally posted by parryhotter:Greetings all bros,
IÂ’ve seen so many threads cursing and swearing about bad driving, inconsiderate driving, selfish driving etc.
Besides all that, I am sure there are some good encounters by all bros here also, right? Why not we share them here also?
IÂ’ve come across many nice drivers who give way, signal early, keep to lane 2 after overtaking etc.
About two hours ago, while I was on CTE heading towards AMK Avenue 5 (after the flyover), I was on lane 2 and I need to keep to lane 3 in order to make an exit to Avenue 5. As usual there are many lorries and vans on lane 3 and I barely have space to move in. So I thought I could move in later. 300 meters left before the exit and still with my left turn signal on, I still can’t find space (they seems to be tailgating). Fortunately, with 100 meters left, there’s this comfort taxi, slowed down and high beam at me at the same time, as if he was trying to tell me “Hey dude, here’s your chance”. And finally I managed to exit safely.
Now, I know whatÂ’s in your mind, youÂ’d probably be thinking the reason he high beamed me because heÂ’s pissed off at me? No! Because while he was heading straight (not to exit) on lane 3, I managed to wave (saying thank you) at him on my right and he replied by nodding his head gently, with a warm smile.
So now letÂ’s all share your sweet encounters, shall we?
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haha you must be like me, prejudiced towards cabbies (most).Originally posted by wuming78:reading your relation sent a shudder down my spine! you must have met a taxi driver from etherworld!
yea it's indeed sweet to receive such nice gestures, really makes driving a joy. and if we can all practise giving, besides just taking, it'll be even more wonderful. give and take, and bring this spirit far & farther
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Of course, how many 4 way junctions come without traffic lights?
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Greetings all bros,
boss, that's because you haven't met those nasty taxi drivers yet, don't worry, you will meet one soon, and you will realize the ugliness of singapore drivers on the roads
IÂ’ve seen so many threads cursing and swearing about bad driving, inconsiderate driving, selfish driving etc.
Besides all that, I am sure there are some good encounters by all bros here also, right? Why not we share them here also?
IÂ’ve come across many nice drivers who give way, signal early, keep to lane 2 after overtaking etc.
About two hours ago, while I was on CTE heading towards AMK Avenue 5 (after the flyover), I was on lane 2 and I need to keep to lane 3 in order to make an exit to Avenue 5. As usual there are many lorries and vans on lane 3 and I barely have space to move in. So I thought I could move in later. 300 meters left before the exit and still with my left turn signal on, I still can’t find space (they seems to be tailgating). Fortunately, with 100 meters left, there’s this comfort taxi, slowed down and high beam at me at the same time, as if he was trying to tell me “Hey dude, here’s your chance”. And finally I managed to exit safely.
Now, I know whatÂ’s in your mind, youÂ’d probably be thinking the reason he high beamed me because heÂ’s pissed off at me? No! Because while he was heading straight (not to exit) on lane 3, I managed to wave (saying thank you) at him on my right and he replied by nodding his head gently, with a warm smile.
So now letÂ’s all share your sweet encounters, shall we? -
Yes Sir. However, I would think that we should also bring to light ones good etiquette instead of disapproving all of them just because of one or some bad apples.Originally posted by Tomas_Rosicko:boss, that's because you haven't met those nasty taxi drivers yet, don't worry, you will meet one soon, and you will realize the ugliness of singapore drivers on the roads
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Cheer your ass, reality is cruel. One single bad hat will make the whole lot condemned.Originally posted by parryhotter:Yes Sir. However, I would think that we should also bring to light ones good etiquette instead of disapproving all of them just because of one or some bad apples.
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same wad. one bad post gets the poster condemned. and u wonder why u've been banned 3 times.Originally posted by Tomas_Rosicko:Cheer your ass, reality is cruel. One single bad hat will make the whole lot condemned. -
lol...good one there..
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female P-plate drivers... will u help them? say... when a girl got stuck at wisma carpark's entrance-to-the-exit... and her car badly wounded... what wil u do?
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While true, that there are pleasant encounters as well as bad ones, the good ones are few, and far in between.
U could take it as a good day to buy 4D, when someone gives way to you during peak ours on a busy street.