In a classic case of “eyes on the road, please,” a video from Singapore perfectly demonstrates why attention is crucial while cycling.
The footage, captured by a rear-facing camera on another cyclist’s bike, shows a rather unfortunate (though somewhat predictable) chain of events.
How It Started
The scene opens with a group of cyclists passing by what appears to be quite the spectacle – an overturned truck that had local police busy conducting their investigation. The cordoned-off area had already attracted its fair share of onlookers, and well, our protagonist couldn’t resist joining the gawking gallery.
Like many of us in the age of smartphones, this cyclist decided that this was definitely a moment worth documenting. While riding (not the smartest move), he pulls out his phone to capture the scene. After getting his amateur photojournalism out of the way, he tucks the phone back safely – if only his attention had followed suit.
Apparently, the allure of the overturned truck was just too strong. Despite having already passed the scene, our cyclist keeps craning his neck backward, seemingly desperate not to miss any development in the unfolding drama.
The rear-facing camera catches it all: his head turned back, completely oblivious to what’s ahead of him.
How It Ended
And then – CRUNCH. In a moment that would be almost comical if it weren’t so dangerous, he rides straight into a parked car. It’s the kind of incident that makes you wince and shake your head simultaneously.
This video serves as a perfect reminder of why keeping your eyes forward while cycling isn’t just good advice – it’s essential for avoiding embarrassing (and potentially dangerous) situations.
Perhaps the most ironic part? While trying to document one traffic incident, this cyclist ended up creating another one entirely.
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