Part 10/11:
The Reality: Overestimating Our Driving Abilities
Many drivers overestimate their skills and underestimate the dangers of high-speed driving. Lessons from experience and medical evidence suggest that the thrill of speed is often not worth the life-threatening consequences. Singapore’s strict laws, including heavy penalties and vehicle confiscation for illegal racing, aim to deter such reckless behavior. Nonetheless, illegal street races continue to exist, driven by a culture of adrenaline and egos.