Major Causes of Road Accident in Ember Months in Nigeria.
The last quarter of every year is known for fatal road crashes that claim lives of travelers. Motor accident is significant to this period.
Some have the believe that there are bloods sucking demons on the high-way that usually causes the accidents.We should not take away the fact that most of this road crashes that occur during this period are majorly as a result of human errors!
Below are some of the factors that lead to high rate of crashes during the Ember months in Nigeria.
Bad Roads: The failure of governments in Nigeria to fix damaged Roads in Nigeria contributed to road accidents. Government at all levels must take their responsibilities to make sure all roads in Nigeria are safe and well constructed. While road users should also exercise caution when driving in danger spots like potholes, dangerous bends, roads threatened by erosion, roads enveloped with darkness at nights e.t.c
Over speeding: Some road users formed the habit of over speeding, neglecting speed limits and traffic rules. Motorists should therefore know that over speeding and disobeying the traffic rules are major causes of road accidents, irrespective of the bad Roads.Commercial drivers see Ember months as an opportunity to travel many trips in exchange for money, without accurate inspection of their vehicle conditions, precisely their tyres.
Vehicle Maintenance: Some Private and Commercial vehicle users lack basic maintenance habits they need to adopt. Some motorist don’t inspect their wheel tyres until it burst on the highway, which might result to fatal accident.
Over Loading: This offense is mostly committed by commercial and private motorist, during Ember season. Some motorist don’t know that most accidents are caused due to overloading. This habit is common during Ember months.
Climate: Some road accidents were due to unfavorable weather conditions, either ignored or unknown by the motorist. Use your dim and hazard lights in unfriendly weather and make very sure that your Brake Light is functional.
Fatigue: This is mostly common among commercial drivers and drivers of Very Important Personalities and government officials. These drivers are usually over worked and hardly observe rest. It is important for principals of such drivers to ensure that they observe maximum rest always.
Bad Driving Habits: It is important for road users to respect other road users, knowing that their driving is not only for their own safety but for others. Adhering to all traffic rules and regulations is also very important for safe driving.
Breakdown Safety: If a breakdown occurs, turn on hazard lights and get the vehicle to a safe location. Never get out of a vehicle to make a repair on a busy road. Get the vehicle to a safe place before getting out. Use your Vehicle Road Caution!
Child car seat should be used for young children at the rear seat.Don’t hesitate to activate the rear door child lock, to prevent unauthorized door opening from inside by the Child or Children.
Below are common bad driving habits you have to Stop!
Distraction by lady’s dressing, for Men!
Depression and Mental ill health!
Poor shortsightedness and disabilities
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