{"id":47249,"date":"2026-04-25T08:27:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T00:27:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=47249"},"modified":"2026-04-25T08:27:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T00:27:46","slug":"yahoo-poll-is-impatience-the-root-of-singapores-road-danger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=47249","title":{"rendered":"YAHOO POLL: Is impatience the root of Singapore&#8217;s road danger?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Singapore\u2019s road culture is <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/live\/wealth-flows-into-singapore-as-safe-haven-appeal-strengthens-strait-of-malacca-congestion-fears-grow-amid-hormuz-supply-disruption-singapore-live-news-014012691.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:under fire after a string of preventable crashes;cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:under fire after a string of preventable crashes;slk:under fire after a string of preventable crashes;cpos:1;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\">under fire after a string of preventable crashes<\/a>. Officials say the problem runs deeper than bad driving.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/avoidable-deaths-excuses-selfish-behaviour-210000327.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Negligence, impatience and selfishness are recurring culprits;cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Negligence, impatience and selfishness are recurring culprits;slk:Negligence, impatience and selfishness are recurring culprits;cpos:2;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\">Negligence, impatience and selfishness are recurring culprits<\/a>. Enforcement alone can\u2019t fix what\u2019s become a cultural issue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/courts-crime\/i-dont-mind-being-out-of-a-job-if-it-means-nobody-dies-on-our-roads-traffic-police-officer\" data-i13n=\"slk:Traffic Police want zero fatalities;cpos:3;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Traffic Police want zero fatalities;slk:Traffic Police want zero fatalities;cpos:3;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Traffic Police want zero fatalities<\/a> \u2014 a bold goal that demands more than tickets and fines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Education and empathy may be the missing lanes in Singapore\u2019s road safety journey.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"other-polls\">Other polls<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/yahoo-poll-do-you-think-caning-and-suspension-will-reduce-bullying-in-schools-032209377.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:YAHOO POLL: Do you think caning and suspension will reduce bullying in schools?;cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:YAHOO POLL: Do you think caning and suspension will reduce bullying in schools?;slk:YAHOO POLL: Do you think caning and suspension will reduce bullying in schools?;cpos:4;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YAHOO POLL: Do you think caning and suspension will reduce bullying in schools?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/yahoo-poll-is-it-rude-to-do-makeup-on-mrt-073554873.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:YAHOO POLL;cpos:5;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:YAHOO POLL: Is it rude to do makeup on MRT?;slk:YAHOO POLL;cpos:5;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YAHOO POLL: Is it rude to do makeup on MRT?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/yahoo-poll-can-vouchers-motivate-singaporeans-to-walk-more-100309796.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:YAHOO POLL;cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:YAHOO POLL: Can vouchers motivate Singaporeans to walk more?;slk:YAHOO POLL;cpos:6;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>YAHOO POLL: Can vouchers motivate Singaporeans to walk more?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"max-md:faux-bleed mb-4 bg-accent\/2 pb-5 md:invisible md:mb-0 md:h-0 md:overflow-hidden md:pb-0\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_5esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_5esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (max-width: 767.95px) {\n        #_R_5esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 hidden pb-5 md:block\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-nowrap justify-center\">\n<div class=\"flex ad-container\" id=\"_R_9esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_\">\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[#_R_9esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: none; }\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) {\n        #_R_9esl3b3agninpfivb8lbH1_ { display: flex; }\n        iframe { max-width: 100vw; }\n      }]]><\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recent accidents, from <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/man-arrested-driving-without-valid-040500974.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:unlicensed drivers;cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:unlicensed drivers;slk:unlicensed drivers;cpos:7;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\">unlicensed drivers<\/a> to <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/71-old-bus-driver-helping-124703787.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:multi\u2011vehicle pile\u2011ups;cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:multi\u2011vehicle pile\u2011ups;slk:multi\u2011vehicle pile\u2011ups;cpos:8;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\">multi\u2011vehicle pile\u2011ups<\/a>, show how fragile safety can be.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-4\"\/>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Each crash <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/courts-crime\/death-trauma-divorce-how-impact-of-traffic-accidents-in-spore-extends-beyond-ae-operating-rooms\" data-i13n=\"slk:leaves emotional scars that outlast hospital stays;cpos:9;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:leaves emotional scars that outlast hospital stays;slk:leaves emotional scars that outlast hospital stays;cpos:9;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">leaves emotional scars that outlast hospital stays<\/a>. Families bear the brunt of careless moments.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/Knowledge-Hub\/Traffic\/Road-Safety-Tips\/Road-Safety-Tips-for-Drivers\" data-i13n=\"slk:Traffic Police;cpos:10;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Traffic Police;slk:Traffic Police;cpos:10;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Traffic Police<\/a> and <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.srsc.org.sg\/advisories\/Motorists-Road-Safety\/\" data-i13n=\"slk:Road Safety Council;cpos:11;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Road Safety Council;slk:Road Safety Council;cpos:11;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">Road Safety Council<\/a> push defensive driving, rule adherence, and respect of vulnerable users, <a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.police.gov.sg\/-\/media\/SPF\/Media-Room\/Statistics\/Annual-Road-Traffic-Situation-2025\/Annual-Road-Traffic-Situation-2025.pdf\" data-i13n=\"slk:guided by annual stats;cpos:12;pos:1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:guided by annual stats;slk:guided by annual stats;cpos:12;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\">guided by annual stats<\/a>. But are drivers really listening?<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Have your say and take our poll.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-loader relative mb-2.5 flex flex-col overflow-hidden rounded-[2px] p-2.5 shadow-[0_1px_2px_1px_rgba(0,0,0,.08),0-1px_3px_0_rgba(0,0,0,.06)] before:block before:h-[110px] before:bg-tertiary before:content-['_'] after:absolute after:left-0 after:top-0 after:size-full after:content-['_']\" data-testid=\"loader\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.54\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\" data-jump-link-target=\"\" id=\"related\">Related<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/live\/wealth-flows-into-singapore-as-safe-haven-appeal-strengthens-strait-of-malacca-congestion-fears-grow-amid-hormuz-supply-disruption-singapore-live-news-014012691.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Why Singapore\u2019s road culture and driver behaviour need urgent change;cpos:13;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Why Singapore\u2019s road culture and driver behaviour need urgent change;slk:Why Singapore\u2019s road culture and driver behaviour need urgent change;cpos:13;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Why Singapore\u2019s road culture and driver behaviour need urgent change<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/avoidable-deaths-excuses-selfish-behaviour-210000327.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore\u2019s road culture needs to change;cpos:14;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore\u2019s road culture needs to change;slk:Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore\u2019s road culture needs to change;cpos:14;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Avoidable deaths, excuses, selfish behaviour: Why Singapore\u2019s road culture needs to change<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/man-arrested-driving-without-valid-040500974.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:Man arrested for driving without valid licence after accident along Jalan Bukit Merah;cpos:15;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Man arrested for driving without valid licence after accident along Jalan Bukit Merah;slk:Man arrested for driving without valid licence after accident along Jalan Bukit Merah;cpos:15;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Man arrested for driving without valid licence after accident along Jalan Bukit Merah<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a data-yga=\"{\" ylinkelement=\"\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/71-old-bus-driver-helping-124703787.html\" data-i13n=\"slk:71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris;cpos:16;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris;slk:71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris;cpos:16;pos:1;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>71-year-old bus driver helping with police probe after five-vehicle pile-up in Pasir Ris<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/yahoo-poll-is-impatience-the-root-of-singapores-road-danger-080000313.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore\u2019s road culture is under fire after a string of preventable crashes. Officials say the problem runs deeper than bad driving. 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