Speaking in general about what drivers should do when faced with a breakdown on the expressway, Mr Gerard Pereira, 59, training manager of the Singapore Safety Driving Centre, said they should first place a warning triangle at least 20m away from the vehicle. He said: "That would at least warn other road users from a good distance away. "
He also said drivers should try to steer their car to the left-most lane once they notice a problem.
"If it is a sudden breakdown and you are stuck in the middle of the expressway, get out of the car and stand at a safe spot to call for help. Don't try pushing the car," he said.