Should You Get a Head-Up Display For Your Car?

Should You Get a Head-Up Display For Your Car?

With mobile devices, we’re used to having information at our fingertips all day long. Why shouldn’t the same go for our cars? When you take your eyes off the road even for a brief moment to look at your instrument cluster, your eyes need to adjust to the shorter distance to read the information, then readjust to the greater visual distance again to take in the traffic environment. If the information can appear exactly where you need it – in your line of sight – you don’t have to avert your gaze so often to check the display on the instrument cluster. That’s where a head-up display (HUD) comes in handy. Here are some advantages of having a HUD installed in your car, especially in Singapore.

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Electric Cars in Singapore: Yes or No?

Electric Cars in Singapore: Yes or No?

There has been much talk of electric cars in Singapore lately, especially with the news of LTA slapping a tax surcharge on the only Tesla S in Singapore. Many Singaporeans may be wondering if they should switch to an electric car, worrying that they may be penalised even though they are more environmentally friendly. We weigh the pros and cons of driving an electric car in Singapore.

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Sharing the Road With Other Road Users (Bicycles, PMDs)

Sharing the Road With Other Road Users (Bicycles, PMDs)

With the increasing use of bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMDs) such as electric scooters, kickscooters and hoverboards, motorists in Singapore may have noticed that more of them are using the roads even though they are not allowed to do so. Inconsiderate and reckless cyclists and PMD users using the roads can endanger not only their own lives, but also those of other road users. New rules have been proposed regarding the use of bicycles and PMDs on various paths in Singapore. Find out how this will affect you.

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