Have you ever beaten an amber light? Probably.

Majority of drivers (71%) in Singapore admitted to going through an amber light. Unsurprisingly, beating the amber light is perceived to be the second least dangerous driving behaviour by Singapore drivers.

AXA discovered this from its third survey recently conducted on some 600 drivers including taxi drivers and motorcyclists. This survey helps AXA understand the attitude and behaviour of drivers in Singapore.

This is the first year light and heavy goods vehicle drivers were included in the AXA Road Safety Survey. While both segments exhibit similar behaviours as private car owners, more light goods vehicle drivers admit to never going through an amber light and more heavy goods vehicle drivers admit to never speeding at more than 10Km/h above the limit.

Another first in the 2011 survey - Singapore drivers shared with us which discourteous driving behaviours they find most annoying and which they admit to committing to most frequently.

Here are some of the main findings for 2011:

Which unsafe driving practice do they view as most dangerous?

88%   Driving after having more than the recommended alcohol intake
84%   Using the phone without a hands-free kit or text messaging while driving
81%   Tailgating
79%   Not giving way to oncoming vehicles while turning into and turning out of the main road
75%   Overtaking, turning or switching lanes without signalling

What traffic offences have they committed?

71%   Admitted to having committed at least one dangerous driving practice. The three most common offences are:

1. Going through an amber light
2. Driving at more than 10 km/h above the speed limit
3. Tailgating

What are the influencers of safety driving behaviour?

81%   Possibility of getting demerit points on their driving licence
77%   Installation of speed cameras on the road
74%   Personal involvement in a road accident and/or near an accident

The top 3 discourteous road behaviours Singapore drivers are most annoyed by:

1. Honking unnecessarily
2. Road hogging
3. Flashing headlight unnecessarily

3 in 10 drivers admit to:

• Trying to get ahead of queues
• Failure to raise hand to apologise for mistakes
• Failure to raise/wave hand to acknowledge other party's apology

For the full 2011 survey report, please click here.

For the full 2010 survey report, please click here.

For the full 2009 survey report, please click here.