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Top Seven (7) Road Safety Tips While Driving In Lagos
Lagos is a cosmopolitan city with about 2-3million cars, vehicles that ply the city daily with lots of Danfos and Keke Napep that struggle the road with drivers, it is expedient one has to be careful while driving in the city of Lagos.
Below are the top seven safety tips while driving in Lagos.
1. Don’t use your mobile phone while driving
One of the warnings of the federal road safety commission (FRSC) and LASTMA is warning against making or receiving calls, even using a ‘hands-free’ phone, can distract your attention from driving and could lead to an accident/crash.
2. Don’t drink and drive
Imagine driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on third mainland bridge in Lagos, you have to have a strong heart to dare the consequences. Any alcohol, even a small amount, can impair your driving so be a safe driver don’t drink and drive.
3. Slow down
Just as the popular sayings that life is not in a rush. It is necessary driving in Lagos demands adequate patience especially when you have to drive with series of drivers especially tanker drivers, Keke Napep and Okada riders. At 35mph you are twice as likely to kill a pedestrian than at 30mph, so take it easy while on the road.
4. Take a break
Tiredness is known to be a major factor in more than 10% of road accidents/crashes. Plan to stop for at least 15 minutes break every two hours on a long journey.
5. Anticipate
Observe and anticipate other road users and use your mirrors regularly.
6. Use car seats
Child and baby seats should be fitted properly and checked every all trip.
7. Keep your distance
Always keep a three-second gap between you and the car in front.
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