Festive Fracas: Multi-Car Pile-Up Jams Singapore Roads Ahead of CNY, Sparking Driver Debate
A recent social media post on Facebook captured the chaotic scene of a multi-car collision at the Jalan Bukit Merah & Lower Delta junction in Singapore, just days before the Chinese New Year festivities. The image, showing several vehicles with significant rear-end damage and their drivers inspecting the scene, quickly drew attention and sparked a lively discussion among netizens about driving habits during peak holiday seasons. The original post was tagged with "#femalephdriver," though the comments largely focused on general driving behavior rather than the gender-specific accusation.
The immediate reaction from many commenters linked the accident directly to the approaching Chinese New Year, a period notorious for increased traffic and hurried drivers. User Ho Weng Kok Mike highlighted the prevailing sentiment:
Rushing here & there b’cos CNY around the corner and worsen are some people still care for their mobile phones 📲more than on the traffic flow of the road. Drivers and Riders too.
Several users pointed to a lack of proper road etiquette and safety measures as primary contributors. Chus Dick minced no words:
No safety distance and poor attitude on the road. So, they deserve it.
Mogan Moni offered a simple but crucial piece of advice for prevention:
No patient ..at least keep a two car length distance will be safe..
There was a palpable sense of cynicism regarding the implications of such accidents. Sam Chan sarcastically noted the unfortunate timing for vehicle repairs and the potential for increased business for related services:
Now they got NO time for repair in time CNY just in 4days time. Hahahaha!!!!!Grab got extras customer. Since you like to bang each other’s why not make it bang harder and claimed more in insurance and stay in hospital Chalet for CNY.
Similarly, Muhammad Azmi observed:
Wow ...very busy Insurance company nowadays
The discussion also veered into broader critiques of driving standards and proposed solutions. Johnny Seo suggested a more rigorous approach to licensing:
LTA should change 21 year old of age allow application High way code, and 3 years extension driving skill after pass the test. Then only issue qualify Driving Lience.or Orientation driving test every 2 year periods.
Others expressed general frustration with driver behavior. Wilson Welden urged caution, especially with an influx of rented vehicles on the road:
To all drivers out there. It’s CNY and there are plenty of rented/car sharing cars on the road. Kindly drive with care and keep a distance from the front car if you are on the highway/clear straight road and don’t weave in and out.
The pile-up at the Jalan Bukit Merah junction served as a visual reminder of the perils of congested roads and impatient driving, particularly during festive periods. While the cause of this specific accident remains officially unconfirmed in the discussion, the community's swift reaction underscored a widespread concern about road safety, driver discipline, and the often-cynical attitudes that emerge when traffic snarls and fender benders become an all-too-common sight on Singaporean roads. With Chinese New Year just around the corner, this incident is a stark warning for all drivers to exercise extra caution and patience.