Actually beside
sonata drivers, I do see TD from other companies driving recklessly
too. Especially for those who want to be ahead of me in order
to "snatch" the flagging pax 50m ahead. I think I also at
fault too, cuz when I sweep the road for pax, I can be very slow at
40 to 60km/hr. Some old timers sure cannot take it and makan
me to the max.
I also do not
agree this statement saying TDs equal to reckless drivers. I do see
other drivers on road zoom left right like F1 drivers or
"initial d" type. Jam my brakes several times to avoid collision
just because they change lanes suddenly.
I
think people like to typecast TD as hooligans on the
road. I came to a conclusion that it is because cab is
highly recongnised by the "helmet" on the roof. When other drivers
cut lanes abrupt, probably they will just curse that stupid "lexus,
mercs, bmw, toyota etc" driver and forget the incident
quickly. But once a cab cut into their lane dangerously, they will
definitely "lock on" this incident in their mind and start to
complain to friends, relatives, media, etc. I believe that are
the effects of branding.
Err my style of
driving is quite norm I guess. So far so good. I had my driving
license since 2001, zero accident. NCD still at 50%. ***Touch
wood*** lol
I am more to the
"scare die" type. I make a point to ensure traffic is clear before
I switch lane or turn into main roads. Of cuz at times forget
to turn on signal but that is when I am sure no car is next to
me.
Oh ya forget to
add on, I am new to some roads in singapore, never travel before.
So at times drives till a point then realises must make a turn
here/there. If not overshoot, pax will complain. So have no choice
but to change lane that may inconvenience other drivers. Hope
fellow drivers can bear with me for the time being.
Some comments by
pax on my driving.
1. Why I like to
keep a huge distance from the front vehicle? I will just smile and
reply telling them my reaction very slow one, will take awhile to
act upon the situation. .
2. Why I like to
drive only 90 to 100km/hr only at expressway where other cars are
zooming past me? I just tell them it will be dangerous to drive too
fast. So must drive within my comfort zone.
Safety
of pax is my priority and at the same time need to
safeguard mine too. At day, will fulfill my role as TD diligently,
fetching Pax to their desired destination without incidents. At
night will return home for my role as husband and father,
fulfilling my promise to them returning home safely.
I also make a
point to slap myself with too additional polices
from Chartis / Comfort. Subscribed to the max plan. No
one will want to get into accidents but you will never
know what God has his plans for you.
dun worry bro as long u drive safely no pax can complain bout u
1,
they complain too slow?? knn LTA ask u u say knn speed limit
mah
knn u wan me to overspeed isit??