(Yesterday, 11:38 AM)Huliwang Wrote:  These SAF tank drivers got license or not? I asked because our forum FA, a former SAF tank driver dun even have class 3 drivers license.    

(Yesterday, 11:38 AM)Huliwang Wrote:  These SAF tank drivers got license or not? I asked because our forum FA, a former SAF tank driver dun even have class 3 drivers license.    

(Yesterday, 11:45 AM)Manthink Wrote:  

Looks like the #8171MID had trouble negotiating right turn at the junction.

The driver jammed brake and managed to stop the 60 ton MBT just meters away from the crowd standing behind the traffic light and cordon.

It became clear there is some issue after the drive reverse and the vehicle seems to struggle with turning right.

(Yesterday, 11:38 AM)Huliwang Wrote:  These SAF tank drivers got license or not? I asked because our forum FA, a former SAF tank driver dun even have class 3 drivers license.    

(Yesterday, 11:45 AM)Manthink Wrote:  

Looks like the #8171MID had trouble negotiating right turn at the junction.

The driver jammed brake and managed to stop the 60 ton MBT just meters away from the crowd standing behind the traffic light and cordon.

It became clear there is some issue after the drive reverse and the vehicle seems to struggle with turning right.

(Yesterday, 12:24 PM)*天哥* Wrote:  A tanker operator license is more demanding than the civilian license. You are required to possess a army driver class 3 or 3A license for 2 years and no demerit points before u can get a tank operator license. A tank operator is more well qualified than a driver to drive army transport like a tank. Therefore, a mechanical fault is suspected in this case.

(Yesterday, 12:17 PM)*天哥* Wrote:  Yes. They have tanker license.

(Yesterday, 12:27 PM)Scythian Wrote:  Tank does not obey traffic lights 
Drivers were not trained going on the road

(Yesterday, 12:29 PM)[[ForeverAlone]] Wrote:  Wait , NEW requirement ? Last time I serve NS, I'm a Bonix Tank Driver. We need to pass the high way code theory first than go train drive the tank in another unit inside Amour camp which is the driving school for tank and tanker.

I no need take the theory test because I got class 2b motorbike. I remember the Trainer told use who got any car or motorbike license no need take the theory test, straight go train to drive the tank.

(Yesterday, 12:30 PM)[[ForeverAlone]] Wrote:  That tank license i don't know throw to where liao. I just for " show " inside Army mention your vocation is Amour driver.

(Yesterday, 12:29 PM)[[ForeverAlone]] Wrote:  Wait , NEW requirement ? Last time I serve NS, I'm a Bonix Tank Driver. We need to pass the high way code theory first than go train drive the tank in another unit inside Amour camp which is the driving school for tank and tanker.

I no need take the theory test because I got class 2b motorbike. I remember the Trainer told use who got any car or motorbike license no need take the theory test, straight go train to drive the tank.

(Yesterday, 12:41 PM)*天哥* Wrote:  I always respect our tank operators, very impressed with their handling of the huge vehicles. They also always gathered around my bmw to praised about it at the army carpark last time. Maybe u r one of them !

(Yesterday, 12:08 PM)[[ForeverAlone]] Wrote:  You got do Army or not. Funny a lot thought can drive an Army tank = can get Class 3.

This is different from driving 3 tonne , jeep. I do have friends last time posted as Driver , convert their Army Class 3 to civilian Class 3.
Got one even EPIC , he got accident outside public roads yet can convert to Civilian Class 3.


End of the day , come serve NS is like strike lottery if you been posted as Driver.

Come driver for Army tank different rah,  We do have to go through a driving course inside the Army. I still remember there is one part dam scary. Need to drive the tank up the slope is like 90 degree ...than slowly drive down. Is like taking a " roller coaster " .


Mindef already update, they mention the tank got technical problems. The tank actually travel just 20km/h.

I check some people comment, got few do spot on. I guess they also an amour tank driver before. They spotted the tank seem having problem itself.

When the driver reserve cannot pivot turn have to do a 3 point turn.

(Yesterday, 01:36 PM)Huliwang Wrote:  I dun do army lah. I do navy.   

(Yesterday, 11:38 AM)Huliwang Wrote:  These SAF tank drivers got license or not? I asked because our forum FA, a former SAF tank driver dun even have class 3 drivers license.    

(Yesterday, 09:59 AM)Bigiron Wrote:  SAF tank appears to hit traffic lights along North Bridge Road, mechanical failure suggested

After the incident, the driver seemed to be having trouble steering the tank in the correct direction.

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(Yesterday, 11:38 AM)Huliwang Wrote:  These SAF tank drivers got license or not? I asked because our forum FA, a former SAF tank driver dun even have class 3 drivers license.    

(Yesterday, 04:09 PM)cheekopekman Wrote:  What is a tank doing on the main road on a busy day leh?

(Yesterday, 04:34 PM)Huliwang Wrote:  May be new Defence Minister want to chute new defence pattern like exercise in urban warfare with tanks.