Well, usually I am much too lazy to blog but while I was walking to Boon Keng MRT Station on my way to meet Gen this afternoon. I realised this blog consists very much of my memories and how I was like in the past. Of course, not forgetting about the good things and bad things I've been through and I would get to see how much I've grown (mentally).
Hence, I believe that the accident I've had should be here too. Well, I guess you could all it a milestone. I see it as a very EXPENSIVE learning point. Yes, for those who still don't know, I got into a RTA, ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT. Unfortunately.
So for those who don't know, what happened? I was travelling on River Valley Road towards Hill Street, opposite MOS and Liang Court. I was queueing up for a U Turn. I saw a bike quite far away (or so I think). I made the U Turn. Road was narrow as the leftmost lane was fully occupied by taxis so I turned quite slowly. The motorcycle came and knocked my rear left door. Leaving heartbreaking dents and made me go, "My dad is so going to kill me." So some passer-by called the ambulance and sent him to the hospital. No, he's not severly injured. Just scratches at his knee and ankle and his bike is not totally screwed. After which, the Traffic Police came and did On-Scene Investigation (OSI) and then, I proceeded to see SI Jamal, Investigation Officer, for this case (by the way, the case number is 0209). Ironically, investigation paper (IP) was put up and I have to make an accident report (NP168). Daddy drove and sent Gen home after that. By then, it was 11pm or so. A trip to Meidi-Ya gone wrong.
So what have I learnt? If injury not serious, DON'T call ambulance and police. Settle privately. Take pictures of accident vehicles and roads and road signs (yellow boxes, road name... etc). Write the Accident Report together with the other driver and make him write in black and white that he wants to settle privately. Calling TP will result in fines and demerit points and drop in NCD (No Claims Discount) which are quite uncalled for, if possible.
So what penalties will I get? The lady at IDAC told me that people doing U Turn will most likely be liable. Thus, I can infer that I will get $400 fine and 9 demerit points. On top of that, a 30% drop in NCD (HOLY COW HOLY COW HOLY COW is right). Sad life, I lead.
My unlucky streak didn't just end there. Next day, while preparing the onions for steamboat at Gen's place, I sliced my thumb with the knife. Well done, mS!
Well, today I was luckier. On my way home in the afternoon (I took half day leave), I boarded the Great Eastern Life's free bus. COOL STUFF. Free ride home for me. Saves 67 cents and makes me a very happy guy. I think that's really successful advertising, by the way.
Okay, that's all for the memories. :) Have a good night.
Labels: accident, unlucky
