I am disgusted by how some drivers can be so ruthless towards other road users.
Yesterday, I encountered one incident at Lornie Road. I was driving towards Farrer Road’s direction. The incident took place at the entrance to PIE (Tuas). While a cyclist stayed on his rightful lane, a car traveling in high speed filtered from the 2nd lane to the extreme left lane to enter PIE (Tuas). Well, that reckless driver should have filtered much earlier, he was already driving on the island when he entered PIE. Not only did the driver cut into my lane, he even HORN at the cyclist! Mind you, the horn blusted for a good 2-3 secs. Horrendous!
Did the driver have to throw that deafening horn at the cyclist? Whatever reasons he might have, there’s no justification to warrant such an act.
I have witnessed how drivers can be so impatient to other road users. I cycle on roads too, I appreciate drivers who kept a distance from me when they overtake. And, I make it a point to do the same when I drive.
Let us share the road graciously.
Honored as one of the Great Women of Our Time by Women’s Weekly, Joanne Soo is the owner of Ace Adventure, a company that conceptualises and organisesadventure sports events. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer with Ngee Ann Polytechnic and a Trainer with Republic Polytechnic.