Drive defensively to avoid accidents

The report “Accident along Tuas Second Link causes lorry to flip over, sends crates flying” (July 11, online) reminds us of the importance of defensive driving, which can help protect against the reckless driving of others.

As we do not know how motorists near us are going to act, we must remain vigilant and never multitask while driving. Reaction time is critical to safety.

Drivers behind the lorry in the Second Link accident had to act quickly to avoid the wreckage.

In addition, on much-travelled roads, drivers should maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead to reduce the risk of collisions and other accidents. When signalling to change lanes, drivers should still check for traffic before making the transition.

These are only a few of many rules that make a difference in the case of accidents like the one on the Second Link.