Failed attempt to squeeze between two cars along Airport Rd leads to damaged side mirror
A driver was caught on a dashcam camera attempting to squeeze his Mazda in between two other cars.
However, he failed to do so and instead damaged the side mirror of one of the cars.
The two-minute video was posted onto the SG Road Vigilante Facebook page on Wednesday (11 Feb).
At the time of writing, the viral clip has garnered over 315,000 views and 1,000 reactions.
Driver attempts to lane split, fails and hits car
In the video, a number of cars can be seen lining up as they approach a traffic bottleneck along Airport Rd.
A black Mazda then attempts to travel between the first and second lane.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
However, just as it is about to pass some cars, the Mazda hits the side mirror of a silver Toyota, bringing it to a standstill.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
The immediate impact is not captured by the dashcam footage from the car in the first lane.
But the damage is clearly visible, with the Toyota’s side mirror bent out of position.
Source: SG Road Vigilante on Facebook
Both drivers then exit their respective vehicles to inspect the damage, with the Toyota driver snapping photos as evidence of the accident.
Netizens criticise driver for his actions
Many netizens criticised the Mazda driver and wondered if he thought the car had “transformed” into a motorcycle to even think about attempting the manoeuvre.
Source: Facebook
Another netizen questioned if the man thought he was partaking in a race.
Source: Facebook
Others took a more light-hearted approach to proceedings, praising the Mazda driver’s “skill” in just about making it through unscathed.
Source: Facebook
Also read: MPV driver sideswipes Porsche while attempting lane change at Stevens Rd, hits another vehicle
MPV driver sideswipes Porsche while attempting lane change at Stevens Rd, hits another vehicle
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image adapted from SG Road Vigilante on Facebook.
