How old are you?Roadrash wrote:My relocation to Singapore and expat assignment is just beginning. I'm scheduled to arrive September 21st! I feel some serious pain from the users in this thread. My general impression is that the word "reciprocity" has no meaning when it comes to moto licensure in Singapore. I'll be joining you all in the struggle soon.
I'm currently working with the US Colorado DMV to provide letters articulating my riding tests, and passing results. The list below describes the information my DMV letter will contain. Please reply if you think there is other information I should include. I realize I'll still need the 2B for a year. But it might help down the road. The letter will be signed by a State of Colorado compliance officer with the Dept of Revenue, DMV.
Full Name:
Pasport Number:
Singapore Employment Pass (FIN):
Colorado Drivers License number:
Date of Colorado Drivers License issue:
Date Motorcycle endorsement received:
Class of Motorcycle used during first Field Driving Test: 250cc 20 HP Honda Rebel
Motorcycle Field Driving Test Grade: PASSED
Class of Motorcycle used during second Field Driving Test: 650cc 31HP Suzuki Boulevard S40
Motorcycle Field Driving Test Grade: PASSED
Well not sure what that entirely means in particular for class 2.... I do agree that driving / riding habits in certain countries can definitely do with improvement and as such the Singapore system is quite right in its approach for conversion basis this.PNGMK wrote:It all comes down to a class of certain nationalities abusing the former generosity of the system.....
Completely agree. I have now been driving here for 5-6 months & when i see a 'small' bike I instinctively become cautious since lane adherence & cognisance of traffic conditions around seem to be a major issue. In fact strongly contemplating a dash cam just as a 'cover my ass' requirement here.x9200 wrote:What is probably true but on the other hand, I don't see these nationalities riding 2/2A motorbikes contributing anything particularly bad to the traffic. The poor riding conduct is very much from the 2B daily swarm.
With the higher classes more expensive? This would make even less sense than cutting the current cumulative quota in half what they did in the last two consecutive years. But I expect the current quota to be cut again by 1/2-1/3 from February what will likely have already some impact on all the small motorbike workshops soon killing half of the industry if the trend continues. Eventually not much will change on the streets except that all the swarm will now be Malaysian owned/ridden.PNGMK wrote:Add onto that a rumour that the COE system for bikes will be split into classes as well by LTA....
I rode a motorcycle for 8 years in Singapore. It's actually a lot safer than many other cities. Just got to watch out for taxi drivers, goods lorries, and assholes in big Mercedes and BMW's. I really like the fact that one can lane split.girly26 wrote:Yeah! I used to ride a bike in my hometown Sydney. I am thinking of riding again in Singapore. But the traffic condition is horrible here. And the roads are pretty narrow.
Riding a bike in Sg isn't so bad. If you rode in Sydney then you will quickly adapt to Sg drivers. Compared to cars, bikes are still relatively affordable.Strong Eagle wrote:I rode a motorcycle for 8 years in Singapore. It's actually a lot safer than many other cities. Just got to watch out for taxi drivers, goods lorries, and assholes in big Mercedes and BMW's. I really like the fact that one can lane split.girly26 wrote:Yeah! I used to ride a bike in my hometown Sydney. I am thinking of riding again in Singapore. But the traffic condition is horrible here. And the roads are pretty narrow.
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