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Data shows a concerning trend: traffic accidents in Singapore resulting in injuries and fatalities have been on the rise since the pandemic. Last year alone, there were 1,500 more accidents reported compared to 2020. Singapore’s road fatality rate per 100,000 vehicles outpaces many developed countries, including Japan, the UK, and Australia. Such statistics have prompted questions about the root causes—are we inherently bad drivers, or is the culture and attitude on the road to blame?