Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Annotated Summary #2

Budget Direct Insurance. (2020). Road accident statistics (Singapore 2020). Retrieved January 2020 from https://www.budgetdirect.com.sg/car-insurance/research/road-accident-statistics-in-singapore

This webpage reports on research about Singapore’s road accident rates. According to Budget Direct Insurance (2020), it has reported that there were 7690 cases involving casualties, and 124 cases relating to death due to road accidents in 2018. It is also reported that Singapore has a higher fatality rate when compared to Tokyo, London and Hong Kong.

The article also provides useful information on the main reason for road accidents which includes irresponsible driving, drink-driving and distracted driving. It is reported that a total of 53,910 cases on red light running violations has been identified in 2018. According to the Budget Direct Insurance (2020), “risk of getting into an accident is high”. Drivers are expected to slow down when they see the amber light. Many motorist tend to just speed up and drive pass the traffic light to save time.

Over-consuming alcohol can negatively affect a person’s ability to make logical judgements. It is reported that 2002 cases of motorist have been arrested for drink-driving in 2018. This causes the risk of collision between road users to rise because of such inattentive drivers on the road.

It is reported that 83% of drivers who participated in a 2013 Samsung-commissioned survey have admitted to using their mobile phone when driving. This acts as a distraction; leading to drivers not being heedful to their surroundings.

This article is a relevant source to the project as it adds value to our research topic. It shows how Singapore has high accident rates due to negligence drivers. It supports our stand about having the need to reduce the risk of collisions among road users in Singapore, and has to be addressed quickly due to the high fatality rate.

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7 comments:

  1. ArdiniApril 1, 2020 at 2:22 PM

    Hi Zyn,

    It is an insightful article supported by statistics. As a motorist, I noticed an increase in road accidents over the years but I'm surprised to know that Singapore has a higher fatality rate as compared to bigger countries like Tokyo.

    I am glad that your team came out with the idea to reduce the fatality rate in Singapore. It will make Singapore a safer place as it benefits motorists, passengers, and pedestrians. I believe the team's idea is feasible and hope for it to be implemented in the future.


    Regards,
    Ardini

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    1. ZynApril 10, 2020 at 2:41 AM

      Hi Ardini,

      Thank you for the comment. I am glad to receive positive feedback on our team idea. I agree and also do hope that this idea will be taken into consideration by the LTA to help resolve with this problem and make the roads in Singapore much safer for us.

      Once again, thank you for the time to read and comment on my blog.

      Regards,
      Zyn

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  2. Muhammad HumaidiApril 1, 2020 at 6:24 PM

    Dear Zyn,

    Thank you for the interesting article. The facts were you gave were interesting and as a result, i feel there definitely needs to be be measures taken to reduce the dangers on the roads. It is a great article to pick to prove that your subject of the report needs something to be done.

    Although the fact is interesting, it was not too surprising for me, based on my experience driving and riding in Singapore. I think you will understand what i mean when you start driving around. :P

    Thank you!

    Best regards,
    Muhammad Humaidi

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    1. ZynApril 10, 2020 at 2:45 AM

      Hi Humaidi,

      Thank you for the comment. I appreciate that you agree with my stand on how this article has helped to convince the need to reduce the dangers motorist face.

      Hahaha, I really hope I will not understand what it means by risking my life to drive around in Singapore. Once again, I would like to thank you for the time to read and comment on my blog.

      Regards,
      Zyn

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  3. Brad BlackstoneApril 1, 2020 at 9:03 PM

    Thanks for making some of the suggested changes, Zyn.

    Just one correction: You wrote:

    This webpage researches on Singapore’s road accident rates.

    But actually, the webpage reports on research rather than does research.

    Thanks!

    Brad

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    1. ZynApril 10, 2020 at 2:38 AM

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    2. ZynApril 10, 2020 at 2:46 AM

      I see, sure thing. Will edit it :)

      Zyn

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