Riding a motorcycle gives you a sense of freedom, allowing you to navigate through traffic with ease. Lane splitting, a practice of riding a motorcycle between lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, can be an effective way to beat congestion. However, it’s not without its dangers.
A Frightening Encounter
One rider in the Dhoby Ghaut area of Singapore recently experienced the terrifying consequences of unsafe lane splitting. In a heart-pounding incident, the motorcyclist nearly met with a life-threatening accident.
The heart-stopping episode was captured and shared on TikTok by the user @__aloyy__.
The dramatic incident unfolded at the intersection of Orchard Road and Buyong Road, just outside Concorde Hotel somewhere along the Dhoby Gaut area.
The unfortunate motorcyclist was riding at a high speed when he tried to split lanes between a lorry and a yellow taxi.
As the motorcycle squeezed between the two vehicles, the lorry suddenly lurched forward, leading to a disastrous outcome.
Due to the close proximity of the motorcycle and the lorry, a metal handle on the side of the lorry snagged onto the rider’s mirror and caused him to get knocked off his bike and onto the road.
The rider was pinned down for a moment by the motorcycle against the lorry, and he almost got crushed by the lorry.
He managed to escape death after being thrown off his bike by the impact, rolling onto the road surface and clear of the two vehicles.
@__aloyy__ Dont do what i do kids. Lane spliting is a risk. But if you do, dont do what i do kids 😂 #ride #carfully #risk #rider #fall #biketok #ithappens #fyp #fypシ゚viral #road ♬ suara asli – Sadvibes🥀
Netizens’ comments
- did someone stopped to check on you bro? thats a scary experience….dk why lorry still decides to inch towards you🤧
- the way i gasped cause i thought u were gonna go under the truck 😩 get well soon my guy 🙏🏻
- never split lane near to a heavy vehicle. if 50/50, don’t risk it. time waste waiting is way better than a broken limb or a life lost.
- aiyoo brother to small already to lane split but GWS alright..how the adrenaline rush when this happens? anyway ride safe mah dude
- why would you lane split between a lorry🥺