Accident: Car Skidded « Blog

Friday, 9th May 2008

Posted By Lester Chan at 12:35 in Blog

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It did not rain for many days, and it finally rain so heavily for a short while yesterday. After sending Li Xiang home, I went back home. As usual, I traveled from PIE (towards Changi), then exit to Clementi Ave 6 and followed by going straight to AYE (towards Keppel). I have been going by that route for 3 years plus and nothing happen.

I was at PIE (towards Changi) on the extreme left lane, some distance just before the slip road to Clementi Ave 6, the car in white (which you can see the photos below) was following me very closely behind me. The lane on my right was a slow moving car, so I decided to speed up a little so that he got enough space to cut to the lane on my right. But I didn’t expect him to exit from the same slip road as me (he is still following closely behind me), as all the way from the slip road to the bend, there is only 1 lane, so I maintain my speed. Once I reached the bend, the road is split into 2 lanes.

I was on the inner lane and he overtook to the outer lane. So I reduced my speed as there is not need for me to hurry anymore, but who knows. The moment I stepped my brake when negotiating the bend, the whole car skidded and hit onto his car which is on the outer lane.

Luckily no one was hurt.

I called home straight to ask my parents to come down as the car requires towing and I have no experience on that. The 4 tires was badly damage and hence the car can’t be drove. On a side note, always remember to get a good tire!

Shortly after that, we exchange contact details, took pictures of the damage. A passing by neighborhood police car stopped to ask if anyone is injured and ask ask to remove the car as soon as possible as the accident site is a bend and it is dangerous for other people.

Next, a passing by ambulance from Civil Defence also came to see if we are alright. They just took down our particulars and then they left.

Next, traffic police and Expressway Monitoring Advisory Systems (EMAS) towing truck came. The traffic police also did ask if anyone is alright and took down our particulars. They also check if the accident did damage any government property.

I am very surprise by the friendliness of these people, the policeman, the traffic police, the civil defence guys and even the EMAS guys. They were all extremely friendly and always smiling. I have no idea whether this is call a service, but they indeed provide one hell of a good service! Thumbs up.

The other car got towed away first and after waiting for some time, the tow truck that suppose to tow my car finally came. When the tow truck uncle came down on the truck, he was also smiling and friendly talking to my mom about the procedures and stuff.

Later my mom is going to bring me to report the accident. I think should be reporting to Independent Damage Assessment Centres (IDAC).

Here are 2 photos that I have taken:

Front Wheels Badly Damaged

The Other Car Only Has A Damage Front

When the car skidded, everything happen so fast, it is like within 5 seconds everything came to a stop. I am still a little shock from the accident yesterday.

Last but not least, my parents always say that accident is part and partial of driving.

15 Comments

Kevin

Comment #1

13:05
Friday, 9th May 2008

“@gamerz Glad you’re ok. Looks like a bad accident, but your parents are swell about it :)”

Don’t you wish friends could twitter directly onto your blog commenting system? Sounds like a slick WP plugin idea to me ;P

Shaun

Comment #2

13:19
Friday, 9th May 2008

whoa, tats quite alot in one post esp after your new comp! Luckily you didn’t get hurt. Luckily you also didn’t pounce on the first tow truck which appeared out of nowhere as their costs are inflated.

Dun think u caused a jam ah, so at least no inconvenience to others. Is the slip road the one at clementi exiting towards ave 6? (that is the one with the industrial park and the army camp?) with sunset way around there? That exit quite dangerous sia, always alot of people cut in and out of there one, esp the merging part.

Brake and skid? mmm u jam brake? Or did you have ABS turned off?

I remembered I skidded once too, kinda spun, but not as bad as yours. Maybe because that was at the lim chu kang cemetery area where its a large open road on my way to camp late at night, hit the brakes before the junction after the traffic lights turned red suddenly, then the tires start screeching and sliding to the right and round sia! after that I was like stunned there whoa! for few seconds before getting my car in the right direction again.

Defensive driving teaches to steer in the direction of the skid to gain control of your car, thats what I know, maybe its a good tip to know.

Shaun

Comment #3

13:28
Friday, 9th May 2008

Good thing yr experience with the authorities is a pleasant one, think it made the crashing more bearable or say, a more enjoyable one. lol

Ndmervin

Comment #4

13:45
Friday, 9th May 2008

As long as you are safe and in one piece.

Yes, tyres are very very important and needs frequent checking and replacements.

At least the authorities that came provided excellent service to you, unlike here in Malaysia. The tow trucks (about 2-3 units) will pounce from nowhere to tow your car!

Hope not much damage (on your wallet) when the car gets back on its feet. Good luck pal!

qureyoon

Comment #5

14:31
Friday, 9th May 2008

Good grief, lucky no one hurts.

Heh, if it’s in Indonesia, things wouldn’t go as easy as in Singapore here

bioanarchism

Comment #6

14:41
Friday, 9th May 2008

i am glad that you are ok.

GaMerZ

Comment #7

15:18
Friday, 9th May 2008

Thanks for the well wishes guys!

Kevin: Nice idea!

Shaun: You got the way right, but it is the other direction, PIE going to Clementi Ave 6 (AYE). But when the car skid, natural reaction is to turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction. Perhaps I should go sign up for defensive driving course. Interested?

Ndmervin: Thanks man. They will tow to their own workshop right? I think damage will be quite a lot, but I think should be covered by insurance.

qureyoon: Yea, luckily no one is hurt.

bioanarchism: Thanks man, have to take bus to my mom office on Monday liao.

Qin

Comment #8

00:37
Saturday, 10th May 2008

glad to noe u are ok sia……..no harm to both u and another driver / pple in that car more impt.

take care wo!

geargina

Comment #9

00:47
Saturday, 10th May 2008

hey thank god your alright. must be quite a shock, i know quite scary to be involved in accident.
Take care dude.

Azeral

Comment #10

09:16
Saturday, 10th May 2008

Wah that night you sms me I got a shock man. Anyway, glad that you are fine and that your parents are ok with it! A good experience for any driver, but one that musn’t occur too often