The fatal accident in Queensway on Friday was the second incident in March where a taxi driver blacked out behind the wheel. In the first incident on March 8, a senior cabby fainted driving on the East Coast Parkway and collided with the centre divider. His passenger was...
All it takes is a split-second loss of concentration or poor reflexes to cause an accident that could lead to the loss of lives, said Mr Gerard Pereira, the training manager of the Singapore Safety Driving Centre.
Singapore Road Safety Council chairman Bernard Tay said that risks associated with older drivers could be mitigated if more regular and stringent health check-ups are put in place for all drivers, especially commercial drivers. "When it comes to health, a lot can change in a year, especially if someone has a serious medical issue. They need to see a doctor, perhaps at least every three months, particularly if medication is required."
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