Yet another close shave
I realize city cycling in Singapore is a really dangerous sport. Today, it was not a traffic light that almost killed me, but a very unreasonable driver.
I was trying out a new route today, along Upper Thomson road, and I was planning to cut through the Marymount junction (where the Bishan Fire Station is) when this bloody car made a turn. I am very sure he saw me and though admittedly the light was amber just as I begun to cross the intersection, I still have the right of the way.
But no. The driver insists on turning, and in doing so, almost banged into me. To avoid him, I swerved to my left, crashing into the road works barrier. At that time, I was doing about 27KM/H, so the impact was rather big. Again, I am thankful to have my helmet, or I doubt I will be typing this entry right now.
OK, maybe I was wrong for cutting across the intersection when the light was amber. But there was no way I can stop my bike within such a short distance and time without flipping over. The safest and best option would still be to cross the intersection as soon as possible. The driver turning should still wait for the next light.
OK, I have learnt from my mistake. I am packing pen and paper into my bag every time I go cycling. Oh wait, why use pen and paper when I can use my phone to record the license plate number?
I just hope no such close encounters would happen again. But right now, my shoulder really really hurts like hell.
Till next time,
cheers
Tags: accident, Biking/Duathlon, city cycling, close shave, crash, dangerous, irresponsible driver, road barrier, singapore