Queue-Cutting Toyota Raize Causes Chain Collision at Second Link

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A Singapore-registered Toyota Raize was caught on video cutting the queue at the Second Link on Malaysia's side, sparking a chain collision on Dec. 24. The incident, which took place during peak traffic, highlights the dangers of reckless driving at border crossings.

Incident Breakdown

The Toyota Raize was seen traveling in the heavy vehicles lane before crossing over a double white line to join the congested car lane. Its sudden maneuver caused two other queue-cutting cars behind it to slow down sharply. This led to a lorry, which was traveling in the heavy vehicles lane, ploughing into the two cars.

Smoke could be seen rising from the lorry following the impact, but the Toyota Raize appeared to escape unscathed and moved ahead. Meanwhile, the two cars involved in the collision were stopped.

Reactions on Social Media

The video of the incident drew widespread criticism. Commenters blamed the Toyota Raize for initiating the chain of events while also calling out the two other cars for taking advantage of the heavy vehicles lane.

Some commenters empathized with the lorry driver, noting the challenges of maneuvering a large vehicle with limited braking capacity. However, they suggested that the lorry could have maintained a wider safety distance.

Key Lessons

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road discipline and respecting traffic rules. Crossing double white lines, especially in high-traffic areas like border crossings, can have serious consequences. Drivers are encouraged to remain patient and avoid maneuvers that put other road users at risk.

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