Is it an offence to drive with one hand?

last SG · 2006-01-17T06:21:17+00:00

thats only if u want to use the override mode...its auto if u dont.. btw i have a question...must u activate a sport mode to use the paddle shift? or u can...

dracky SG

I read the following article in Today. Some reader suggested that steering with one hand is dangerous. I wonder if he drives? How many of you guys steer with one hand, of course when you are not changing gears?

Is it an offence to drive with one hand?

Monday January 16, 2006

Letter from Lionel de Souza

While driving along Beach Road, I observed that the driver in front had a lit cigarette between his fingers, dangling out of his car's window.

He was steering with only his left hand.

As he turned into Java Road, he had to brake suddenly when he realised there were pedestrians crossing the road.

What was worrying was that as he did so, he appeared to lose control of his vehicle. Fortunately, he did not knock anyone down.

The use of a mobile telephone while driving a vehicle is a serious offence under the Road Traffic Act.

Does not steering a car with one hand while the other dangling out the window, either holding a cigarette or drumming on the door in tune with music, also amount to "driving without due care or reasonable consideration"?

Could the Traffic Police enlighten me?

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tomsss SG

1 hand on the wheel, the other on the gear knob, dig nose, touch gf lap, scratch anywhere lower than waist etc etc.......

i think most ppl do that Mr. Green

dragg SG

of course it is true that steering with one hand is dangerous.

deathscythe99 SG

Sometimes u'll end up driving with one hand wat Rolling Eyes

sinicker SG

again, lionel de souza.

sinicker SG

i learning at cdc also drive wiv one hand if very slow..

dragg SG

most people do it dont mean it is right.

it is just more comfortable driving with one hand, with the other resting.

M©+square SG

But it's also not wrong mah. Laughing

Gasfene SG

driving with one hand=sorcery. Watch initial d latest episode

dragg SG

i think it is wrong.

but TP dont care.

sinicker SG

driving lesson.. i get scolded numerous times for leaving my left hand on the gear lever even aft changing gear... Laughing

kopiosatu SG

i ride with one hand.

M©+square SG

All drivers will inevitably, at times use one hand to steer the wheel while using the other to do something else. eg. scratch head or look for sunglasses. Boh pian one leh.

Cannot be too rigid also. In a way i'm glad that TP isn't strict about this issue.

Cheers

Manager433 SG

Once a D*G always a D*G.

dragg SG

of course driving with one hand dont include what you just mentioned. many drivers, especially those driving at a high speed, have the habit of putting one hand on the steering and the other on the window.

UandMe SG

i think most people will rite? especially on the expressway when the traffic is smooth.

Praetorian111 SG

No it is not an offence. driving with both hands on the steering wheels is sort of the correct tactic to use for drivers which can be applied to all class of vehicles.

It will be highly recommended that both hands to be on the steering wheel. The reason is being that if the steering is being controlled by one hand, one will tend to steer out of course. (Esp at higher speed) In addtional, one will experience difficulties when doing a turn or a corner if one hand is used.

Having a hand busy engaging a gear is only temporary and it should not be used as an excuse for not having both hands on the steering. With auto transmission, this excuse should be remoted.

Cheers

vIn.Warrior SG

yes, illegal

ditzy SG

Hey, that's the same guy who wrote in to st forums saying how humble LHL and family was! Laughing

alwaysdisturbed SG

so is it ok or nt?