The Analysis state Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has warned the public, particularly the commercial bus drivers to avoid careless driving and all forms of traffic offence capable of causing crashes during this festive period.
This warning was contained in a statement personally signed by the Anambra State Sector Commander, FRSC, Mr Andrew Kumapayi and made available to Tribune Online in Awka Anambra state capital on Thursday
According to the sector commander, before anybody should embark on travel, he should plan his journey well and also bear in mind that he is not the only person using the road.
“Planing your journey meaning that your vehicle must be in good order and you must be in a good frame of mind before driving,” he said
He said driving and making use of phones remains one of the distractions to drivers, advising that any driver who wants to make a call should park and take his calls.
He also cautioned drivers against driving without putting on their safety belts and inspecting their vehicles before embarking on any trip, especially this yuletide period
“Avoid driving with worn-out tyres and say no to Turkumbo tyres.
Take adequate rest before you continue with your journey.
Do not rely on coffee or kolanuts and if you must drink, don’t drive and if you must drive, don’t drink. Speed thrills but kills; always drive with common sense, speed that is safe for you and other road users or install a Speed Limiting Device to regulate your speed” he advised.
According to him, the driver must always maintain a measurable distance from the vehicle in front and avoid lane indiscipline.
Kumapayi also urged pedestrians to always make use of zebra crossings or pedestrian bridges when crossing the high ways road.
He further appealed to pedestrians not back traffic while walking on the edge of the road, but should always face traffic.
According to him, road safety is the state of mind, and traffic crash is as results of the absence of mindedness
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