By Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu (FRSCN)
Don’t trust anybody
Never assume that other drivers on the road follow the rules. Drive safely- expect the worst and that will save you from the trouble of others.
Yield anyway
Be prepared to yield if you have the right of way. Other drivers can be distracted, confused, or simply not well-trained. Yield your way to accident-free driving.
Keep a safe distance.
This is one of the golden rules of defensive driving- most of traffic accidents happen because of tailgating. Close distance results in your inability to stop quickly and avoid an accident. Keep a safe distance at all times.
Don’t speed.
Speeding magnifies any negative effects of traffic accidents- it negatively affects your reaction, increases the braking distance to stop your car safely, decreases available time to make a safe traffic decision, and serves the impact and damage if an accident happens.
Wear your seat belt
Help yourself to stay safe- wear a seatbelt. It will save you from a lot of injury troubles if an accident occurs.
Bear in mind that your family is praying for your safe arrival, and will be happy to see you back home alive.
Don’t undermine the above facts.
The traffic expert is DCC Nnamdi Ikeh-Akabogu, DCC Morning and Evaluation (M&E), Special Duties and External Relations (SEDER), FRCC HQ, Abuja.
