[Blogs] Today while riding...

[danielling1981]

well, the video was on, just in case **** happens. chasing the car, not my cup of tea. i was just stuck behind the bugger who was texting and not concentrating on the road.

 

you never know what these idiots will do, right?

 

Ya everyone has their preferred way of handling. Ur way is as a defense in case something happens.

 

My way is i wan to be a little offensive and of coz i hope some of these road users will learn their lesson and not repeat their bad habits/behavior. I am very sure tat some or most will dun care and i guess ve to c how many times i will capture them on video. I am also calling TP now and then to check on e status of e previous cases. So far more than 1 mth since e first case but no results yet. I'm also at fault becoz i ve not call in often enough.

 

Pls rest assure tat i also do not go out of my way to chase anyone. Most of e time i am overtaking anyway. If i wan to "chase", i would be slowing down and i would find tat out of e way. ._. Usually this cases happens when just nice traffic is slow or a particular car's driving sends shivers down my spine and thus i am unwillingly to LS. Thus same as u, e car happened to be in my way. ;/

[aRcHeR]

the only time i will chase, is only when my life is in immediate threat and the bugger refused to admit his/her mistake and act blur/be aggressive.

[wait4me]

I do my best to to be as careful as i can. 1st sign of danger run first after taking video.

 

Maybe this is y my hobby started only when i bought my cls2

i feel throw spark plug at them when they endanger my life , but video is good for my death evidence ...

 

 

besides i ride 2b bike nia

[DeusExMachina]

Not signalling and changing lanes is a common occurence. Most road users often will not signal if traffic is relatively sparse, or the next vehicle behind is still farther back, or if they're generally faster than who they've just gone past and are overtaking.

 

In short, it's not always dangerous to change or overtake w/o signalling. This is not driving school. This is RL situation on the roads.

 

I can't stop u guys from shooting yr little film projects, but I hope u exercise a bit of sense in yr judgment calls when u post a video up or submit to TP. Don't post vids of stuff that's not even causing inconvenience or danger. Besides, if I see too many vids of otherwise insignificant infractions, it eventually becomes boring and a non-issue. The impact of your vids becomes lost.

[danielling1981]

the only time i will chase, is only when my life is in immediate threat and the bugger refused to admit his/her mistake and act blur/be aggressive.

 

I think those cases will be quite dangerous. For act blur they will just keep on pretending u r not there but at least the road user will become more alert becoz they r aware. But for those turn aggressive case, pls stay far far away.

 

 

i feel throw spark plug at them when they endanger my life , but video is good for my death evidence ...

 

besides i ride 2b bike nia

 

I worry if they also ve video recording then I become the road bully if i throw thing. Sad but true, if touch wood thing happen, the only good the video is, is a form of evidence. =(

 

 

Not signalling and changing lanes is a common occurence. Most road users often will not signal if traffic is relatively sparse, or the next vehicle behind is still farther back, or if they're generally faster than who they've just gone past and are overtaking.

 

In short, it's not always dangerous to change or overtake w/o signalling. This is not driving school. This is RL situation on the roads.

 

I can't stop u guys from shooting yr little film projects, but I hope u exercise a bit of sense in yr judgment calls when u post a video up or submit to TP. Don't post vids of stuff that's not even causing inconvenience or danger. Besides, if I see too many vids of otherwise insignificant infractions, it eventually becomes boring and a non-issue. The impact of your vids becomes lost.

 

So common = ok? I strongly stubborn am against this logic thus i do wat i do becoz i wan to. That is all there is to it. I do this for selfish reasons which i ve mention often. Becoz i dun like it. If u like it, then by all means dun do anything about it.

 

I agree if the road is empty or the vehicle is much faster then no one should bother. But just in case u still ve not noticed, i recorded all these videos and the vehicles r IN FRONT OF ME. So is the road empty? No i am there at the very least. R they faster? No i do not think so either. R they a danger to me? Yes it is a possibility. I hope this makes things clearer. If the road is empty or they r much faster, they won't be caught in my video right?

 

I understand ur point tat ur opinion is tat these r only minor infractions. I am afraid tat i am unable to accept it. End of story. Sadly we ve to agree to disagree on this point becoz i strongly becoz tat minor infractions MAY and WILL lead to major accidents. I strongly believe that HABITS and BEHAVIOURS if left alone will gradually become worse and also become widespread becoz other road users may c and learn, thereby causing the roads to gradually become even more unsafe than it is now.

 

Again, I admin tat wat i am doing is not going to change anything. But i sincerely hope and pray tat little by little, those road users tat I do report may hopefully get a warning from TP thereby making them wake up.

 

And yes, I agree, it is boring. No accidents, no deaths, no jam brake, no evasive actions. But I am very happy and very glad tat so far only 1 of my videos was exciting.

 

 

 

For sharing. Again let me share a BORING video. I warned u, it is boring. Minor issue only. Late signal only. 1 taxi only, No accidents, no deaths, no jam brake, no evasive actions.

 

 

 

 

I agree to this.

 

I agree too... But i can't help it if my daily ride, the only thing tat is even a little happing is minor infractions of others. I am glad tat most days i dun post... But sometimes in succession days, i encounter things... =X

[danielling1981]

double post....

[zac__]

Besides, if I see too many vids of otherwise insignificant infractions, it eventually becomes boring and a non-issue. The impact of your vids becomes lost.

 

I agree to this.

[duo]

@danielling1981 keep doing what you do. Minor infractions will develop into bad habits. Common does not make it right. Like I said perhaps those against your idea would not think so if they go through what I did. It would be quite sad by then.

[danielling1981]

actually at 36 sec mark, can see clearly he got the guilty conscience of keeping the phone down to his side rather than steering wheel.

 

yup, on top of helmet.

 

TP mentioned they got plain-clothes prowling, meaning to say nobody knows who they are. so let the drivers play guessing games! smile and you are on candid camera!

 

Hi archer. Could i trouble u for some pictures on how u mount ur camera? Also some close up on e mounting kit if u can. Thanks!!

[DeusExMachina]

 

 

 

 

 

The first video, no one can deny. That Merc driver was definitely in the wrong.

 

This video above? Non-issue.

You had sufficient distance to brake if you see a car creep into your lane. You already saw him drifting to the left. Anyone with half a brain can see his intention. This is called COMMON SENSE. You can close throttle and apply a bit of brake to maintain that distance.

 

If a rider insists on keeping the throttle open when he sees a non-signalling car creep into his lane up ahead just because of his principles of right of way, then he is the one that's being an idiot. If he smacks into the back of a car because of his stubborness, insistence on right of way, or lack of attention, then its his problem, really.

 

If I was riding behind that rider and became a witness, I'll definitely act as a witness against the rider. Just because of his stupidity.

[danielling1981]

The first video, no one can deny. That Merc driver was definitely in the wrong.

 

This video above? Non-issue.

You had sufficient distance to brake if you see a car creep into your lane. You already saw him drifting to the left. Anyone with half a brain can see his intention. This is called COMMON SENSE. You can close throttle and apply a bit of brake to maintain that distance.

 

If a rider insists on keeping the throttle open when he sees a non-signalling car creep into his lane up ahead just because of his principles of right of way, then he is the one that's being an idiot. If he smacks into the back of a car because of his stubborness, insistence on right of way, or lack of attention, then its his problem, really.

 

If I was riding behind that rider and became a witness, I'll definitely act as a witness against the rider. Just because of his stupidity.

 

How about if there is a rider beside e taxi and e taxi drive this way is becoz f bad habit or behavior? Would e rider even c wat happened? My issues r not about danger against me right at tat situation but rather against e possibilities of such behavior/habit in e right situation. Pun intended. Spelling it as clear as i can in case u dun get it.

 

Yes i was in no danger. Yes common sense i slow down or i can even spd up to shoot past. But it wasnt about me but rather e habit/behavior of e road user. Maybe u misunderstood my intentions thinking tat i posted these videos suggesting tat there was danger to myself.

 

If e car was creeping toward me, i wont e able to capture it in video. Thus i apologise for mot being able to produce any exciting videos for ur viewing pleasure. But then again, tat was never my intention.

[DeusExMachina]

How did u know that the taxi driver change lane without checking clear his blind spot? You are only assuming that, and have already prejudged him as guilty. Who died and made you the TP?

 

And that's where I don't agree with you. You assume so many other things just because he didn't signal. You're not the driver so what do you know? For all you know, he could hv already checked his blind spot and then decided to signal and change lanes.

 

As far as video evidence suggests he signalled and change lanes immediately, and no bike was on his left. Case closed. You're making a mountain out of a molehill with your "What Ifs".

 

When I drive or ride, and I check tt my rear mirror is clear w no rapidly approaching vehicles, and there's nothing in my blind spot, I'll simply change lanes without signalling. I will signal only if I need the vehicle behind me to give way or slow down for me.

[lycan]

How did u know that the taxi driver change lane without checking clear his blind spot? You are only assuming that, and have already prejudged him as guilty. Who died and made you the TP?

 

And that's where I don't agree with you. You assume so many other things just because he didn't signal. You're not the driver so what do you know? For all you know, he could hv already checked his blind spot and then decided to signal and change lanes.

 

As far as video evidence suggests he signalled and change lanes immediately, and no bike was on his left. Case closed. You're making a mountain out of a molehill with your "What Ifs".

 

When I drive or ride, and I check tt my rear mirror is clear w no rapidly approaching vehicles, and there's nothing in my blind spot, I'll simply change lanes without signalling. I will signal only if I need the vehicle behind me to give way or slow down for me.

 

Are you worried that your car/bike will appear in his videos?

[DeusExMachina]

Are you worried that your car/bike will appear in his videos?

 

Not really. Cos I'm usually pretty alert. And I'm a safer driver than I'm a rider.

Plus, I know his bike plate!

 

I just dislike ppl who try to be public heroes.

[danielling1981]

Finally got my rd32ii. my post here. http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showpost.php?p=7684236 dun wish to repeat.

[danielling1981]

How did u know that the taxi driver change lane without checking clear his blind spot? You are only assuming that, and have already prejudged him as guilty. Who died and made you the TP?

 

And that's where I don't agree with you. You assume so many other things just because he didn't signal. You're not the driver so what do you know? For all you know, he could hv already checked his blind spot and then decided to signal and change lanes.

 

As far as video evidence suggests he signalled and change lanes immediately, and no bike was on his left. Case closed. You're making a mountain out of a molehill with your "What Ifs".

 

When I drive or ride, and I check tt my rear mirror is clear w no rapidly approaching vehicles, and there's nothing in my blind spot, I'll simply change lanes without signalling. I will signal only if I need the vehicle behind me to give way or slow down for me.

 

If u look at e video again closely. E taxi CHANGE 2 LANES then signal after he was in e lane he wanted. E signal light came on only when e vehicle was in e filter lane by about 1 wheel width. E taxi begin his "journey" from lane 2.

 

To a certain extent i agree with u tat when he went from lane 2 to lane 3, i was still far away, no signal, fine, so be it, i agree with u for e sake for this discussion. Do note tat this road, lane 3 is going straight or turn exit lane. So by e time in e video when taxi is at lane 3, i believe i am close enough right? So no need signal to let me noe taxi miss e turn and hope i slow down for e taxi?

 

U wan facts, i give it to u. Pls look at e video again. E taxi lane changed then signal. Not e other way round.

 

AND YES. I am intentionally making big hill out of ant hill. If u think so i am ok. I am assuming alot this i agree. I am using a lot of "wat ifs" yes i totally admit it. And i will tell u again and again and again no matter how many times u disagree with me, calling me bo liao, making big thing or w/e, i will still do wt im trying to do. Becoz i wish to 1 day ride with a peace of mind without having to worry about reckless road users or bad habit/behavior road users as long as i ride safely. And mind u, deaths occur becoz of these wat ifs. Deaths occur becoz pple dun bother to give things extra thought, focus, attention.

 

Ps: glad u r a safer driver than rider. Me too. Lol.

Ps2: since u say u r safe driver no need to avoid my number plate. Just carry on ur usual driving will do since i believe u r e type who keeps look out for other vehicles. Im just against those who dun care about other road users.

Ps3: i say before. I not trying to be hero. Even if i am, i am only trying to be a "private" hero. Meaning i do all this for MYSELF. I dun care if others benefit from this but i just wan to enjoy e roads safely. I'm really happy tat u think so highly of me, but im just a selfish rider.

[DeusExMachina]

In one of your earlier videos, you also changed 2 lanes just to catch up to a car that u wanted to video. Yet u claimed that u check blind spot.

 

So who're u to say that cabbie didn't?

 

Did yr video capture his head movement from that far away? Didn't think so. All he's guilty of there is late/no signalling. Stick to facts, not far fetched conjecture.

 

 

PS: Doesnt matter how I drive. Like u, I may dislike careless drivers. But I equally hate "Stompers"

 

BTW, if u were a "private" hero, you would be keeping those vids to yrself, and not making it "public" here. Such contradictions.

 

Anyway if I do see yr blue FBG on e road I expect to see a riding paragon of road manners. Show me yr perfect road habits. After all the video show-n-tell and preaching, u better put yr money where yr mouth is.

Edited August 16, 2012 by DeusExMachina

[danielling1981]

In one of your earlier videos, you also changed 2 lanes just to catch up to a car that u wanted to video. Yet u claimed that u check blind spot.

 

So who're u to say that cabbie didn't?

 

Did yr video capture his head movement from that far away? Didn't think so. All he's guilty of there is late/no signalling. Stick to facts, not far fetched conjecture.

 

 

PS: Doesnt matter how I drive. Like u, I may dislike careless drivers. But I equally hate "Stompers"

 

BTW, if u were a "private" hero, you would be keeping those vids to yrself, and not making it "public" here. Such contradictions.

 

Anyway if I do see yr blue FBG on e road I expect to see a riding paragon of road manners. Show me yr perfect road habits. After all the video show-n-tell and preaching, u better put yr money where yr mouth is.

 

U r right. I cant prove i did check blind spot. I also didnt say tat e driver didnt. This video was only on his changing lane then signal, might as well dun signal. It was just a rant. I mentioned e "wat if" e taxi did tat when there is a rider beside was becoz u r nothing no issue. So im just giving an example of wat could be an issue. Of coz it is just an assumption. Risk assessments does include assumptions right?

 

By all means, pls continue to hate me. Wat i did is in no way trying to garner yours or anyones likes. As to y i post, it is well, if u insist i post so as o be public hero then i will admit it. I wan to be public hero. Hope this discussion will en here since u ve won. I am trying to be a public hero and i always make a lot of assumptions. I admit to those.

 

As for showing road manners. I do hope if u c me commiting 1 or 2 mistakes, do give me a chance. If u like do let me noe. If 3 or more, pls report to TP if u like becoz tat would be a bad habit/behavior on my part already.

 

I am entirely at fault for being so out of topic for so long. I apologise for tat. sad tat wont be able to enjoy most of my videos as they will be e boring type and i hope they will continue to be e boring types but still i invite u to view and comment if u wish.

[aRcHeR]

Hi archer. Could i trouble u for some pictures on how u mount ur camera? Also some close up on e mounting kit if u can. Thanks!!

 

top mount, on top of the helmet.

[aRcHeR]

chillax yo..

 

we all have our own opinions over issues. we are humans afterall, and we are bikers whom are like bros and sis on the roads. let's not create more tension here just because of differences in opinions, shall we?

 

let's agree to disagree? CHILL CHILL!

 

long weekend coming again!

[DeusExMachina]

chillax yo..

 

we all have our own opinions over issues. we are humans afterall, and we are bikers whom are like bros and sis on the roads. let's not create more tension here just because of differences in opinions, shall we?

 

let's agree to disagree? CHILL CHILL!

 

long weekend coming again!

 

Bros don't rat.

[kmax]

If someone tried to harm me intentionally... i would rather stop him or chase him down..

 

posting pic / video / stomp later online later is too childish....

 

here's my hero..

 

http://www.asiaone.com/print/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20101201-250226.html

[wait4me]

If someone tried to harm me intentionally... i would rather stop him or chase him down..

 

posting pic / video / stomp later online later is too childish....

 

here's my hero..

 

http://www.asiaone.com/print/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20101201-250226.html

but then the abang will kena sue leh ... still lose lose situation ..

[danielling1981]

Bros don't rat.

 

We r Just 2 diff pple posting on e same thread in this forum with very different opinions in this matter. ^^ and im happy for u ur bros dun rat.

[danielling1981]

If someone tried to harm me intentionally... i would rather stop him or chase him down..

 

posting pic / video / stomp later online later is too childish....

 

here's my hero..

 

http://www.asiaone.com/print/Motoring/News/Story/A1Story20101201-250226.html

 

Sadly i agree with waitforme tat in this case e rider went a little overboard. When e situation allows i will immediately tell e road user. If e road user admits and willing to change, i forgive and forget. C my merc exciting video. But if e road user is e not willing to change type, then TP e video goes.

 

Sadly more often then not, i do not ve a chance to warn e road user verbally unless i really go out of my way, like e article where e rider chase e car. Or touch wood, something happened or almost happened and we stop.

 

naturally no one will wan to ve things happen thus sadly my effort only allows me to report to TP cases which i feel r excessive. In past i wanted to take things into my own hands but i realise tat it is unwise thus now i let e TP decide wat is dangerous and wat is not. Most of e videos posted here by me is not sent to TP. Purpose is more to remind readers tat there r such vehicles around and we should constantly ride with extra care becoz we r always at e losing end. Im sure most readers noe already but im just being kaypoh and maybe even "public hero".

 

lastly, i cannot understand emotions tat will go through u when things happen or almost happen becoz I'm not in ur shoes. But sincerely hope tat when e emotions come, u can take a deep breath and think 3 times before putting into actions wat ur emptions asking u to do.