Every time SMRT Buses bus driver Toh Chin Tiong, 58, gets behind the wheel, he practises defensive driving. This means that he tries to anticipate others’ actions to avoid accidents; in particular motorcyclists’, as he feels they are the most vulnerable road...
SMRT Buses bus driver Toh Chin Tiong was one of 33 recipients of the Singapore Road Safety Awards at the Road Safety Seminar 2024 on Oct 11.
This level of vigilance is how Mr Toh, a chief mentor and standby bus captain with the public transport operator, has stayed accident-free for the past 27 years he has been driving bus routes in Woodlands. Mr Toh, together with SBS Transit senior bus captain Ho Ah Seng, 62, received the Safe Driver Excellence Award for being free from traffic violations for more than 25 years. They received their awards from the event’s guest of honour, Minister of State for Home Affairs Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim.‘Wearing your seat belt gives me a chance to save your life’
Mr Ho upholds the same values. As a mentor, he teaches his students that safety is most important, and reminds them to remain vigilant at all times.
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