Avoid these dangerous driving habits to stay safe on the road. It is anticipated that the demand on our roads system will increase 25 percent by 2025 and that road use capacity will only increase by 4 percent. What these mean is that the roads are getting crowded everyday due to…
Highway safety is based upon sharing the road with others. This post discusses some highway safety tips on how to share road with other users like pedestrians, the cyclists and emergency vehicles. There are different types of vehicles on our roads. Usually, cars drivers and trucks drivers share the road with…
Defensive driving is based on three key ideas: visibility, space and communication. This post contains important driving communication signs that you need to learn and implement for your safety and to reduce traffic crashes. Transportation is a popular means of communication. It is essential for economic development of any nation or society.…
This post contains the Nigerian standard speed limits and legal speed control measures. Higher speed is very important in a collision. If you double the speed of a car, you increase its force of impact four times. If you triple the speed, the impact is nine times as great.…
Have you ever been stranded in traffic due to car breakdown? Has a mechanic taken advantage of you on repairs? Here are basic vehicle maintenance tips and regular checks that will help you save money on repairs and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Today’s vehicles are much more complicated than the…
This post will show you how to avoid becoming aggressive driver in Lagos Nigeria. Today’s drivers are becoming increasingly frustrated on roads. Rush hour traffic, the increasing number of construction sites (work zones) and traffic congestion due to roadside businesses have add to the driver’s frustration. The biggest culprits…
Here's how to reduce accidents using low speed maneuvering techniques when turning, parking, and when driving on certain roads or weather conditions. Keeping your mind on your driving, obeying the laws and being courteous to other highway users are keys to safe and defensive driving practices. Generally, we all know…
You are less likely to be involved in road accidents if you follow our safety rules and defensive driving techniques. In our safe driving course series, we took some time to discuss about being ready to take action at any time, understanding the different categories of road users, the…