Teenager caught on video tailgating lorry on ‘fixie’ bike along West Coast Highway
A video of a teenager dangerously tailgating a moving lorry while cycling on West Coast Highway has alarmed Singaporeans online, with many calling the stunt reckless and life-threatening.
The clip, shared by @sgfollowsall on Instagram on 5 Nov, shows a young cyclist seemingly riding a fixed-gear bicycle, also known as a “fixie”, just a few metres behind a moving lorry at night.
The post’s caption read: “One teenager drafting lorry on West Coast Highway. Very dangerous.”
Teen cyclist seen ‘drafting’ dangerously behind lorry
The cyclist, seemingly a teen, appeared to be “drafting”, a technique where a cyclist rides close behind another to reduce wind resistance.
However, in this case, the act posed serious safety risks to the cyclist.
Throughout the video, the cyclist maintains a dangerously short distance from the lorry’s rear.
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The lorry’s rear lights can be seen blinking as it moves along the highway, while the teen continues to cycle behind it.
The clip then cuts to a first-person view of a cyclist behind another lorry, though it’s unclear if it’s the same person.
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Netizens slam highway stunt
Many netizens expressed alarm at the risky stunt, calling it reckless and irresponsible.
One commenter said the cyclist had a “death wish” for riding so close to a moving truck on a highway.
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One former fixie rider urged others to stop performing such dangerous stunts, warning that this could cost lives.
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One Instagram user pointed out that “slipstreaming” or “drafting” behind a lorry that is “40 times bigger” than the cyclist was not even effective.
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Another netizen said that the cyclist would be seriously injured if the truck braked suddenly.
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According to the Land Transport Authority (LTA), cyclists must keep a safe distance from vehicles and are prohibited from riding on road stretches where vehicles travel at higher speeds.
Such behaviour can result in a fine of up to S$2,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
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Featured image adapted from @sgfollowsall on Instagram.
