Mercedes & Toyota drivers get into argument on MacPherson Road after one cuts in front of the other
Angry that a Mercedes driver pointed his middle finger at him, a Toyota driver got out of his car to confront him.
This led to a heated argument between the two drivers in the middle of the road, a video of which was posted by SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Mercedes slow to move at traffic junction
The clip, purportedly recorded at MacPherson Road at 6.13pm on Monday (22 Sept), showed a Mercedes waiting at a traffic junction in the rightmost lane.
While the car was stationary, its driver was seen looking downwards, while occasionally glancing up.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
When the vehicle in front of him moved forward, the Mercedes driver — seemingly distracted — took a few seconds to follow suit, trailing behind it.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
This caused the space between the two vehicles to widen.
Mercedes driver flips off Toyota driver who cut in front of him
When the gap increased considerably, a Toyota Alphard filtered in front of the Mercedes from the middle lane, with its driver signalling his intention to do so.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The Mercedes driver did not take this situation lightly.
After changing to the middle lane and pulling up beside the Toyota, the Mercedes driver flipped the other party off.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Drivers argue in MacPherson, Toyota driver returns finger to Mercedes driver
Visibly stunned at the hostile act, the Toyota driver got out of his car, walked over to the Mercedes and knocked on its window to confront the driver.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The two drivers got into a heated argument, with much gesticulating, before the Mercedes driver slammed his door.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The Toyota driver then returned the favour by showing the Mercedes driver the middle finger before storming off.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Netizens believe Toyota was not wrong to cut in
In the comments, many users thought that it was justified for the Toyota driver to cut in front of the Mercedes, given that he had signalled and there was ample space.
Source: Facebook
Another netizen shared the same sentiment, blaming the Mercedes driver for appearing to be distracted by his phone.
Source: Facebook
A commenter even quipped that the Mercedes driver thought “he owns the road”.
Source: Facebook
However, some netizens believed that it was necessary to keep a safe distance from other vehicles, but this would result in other motorists cutting in.
Source: Facebook
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Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
