The
rainy season is back and the risk factor while driving on Nigeria road would
increase significantly as records have shown that more vehicle accidents takes
place due to the heavy flood and faulty cars.These
are some General tips which can ensure you are safe while
driving in this season, they are:
1. Drive
slow on rainy days when the roads are still wet as the stopping distance
usually increases considerably on wet roads. Also, brakes may be slightly less
effective on rainy days as water generally seeps into the brake pads and disks.
2. In
case it is raining heavily and you cannot see ahead, turn on the headlights and
fog lights and drive at a cautious speed.
3. The
Air conditioner should be maintained properly and to use the demister, set the
fan speed to low, turn the vent control to windscreen, set control to fresh
outside air, and turn on the AC and it will help the car glasses from fogging
up.
4. If
you are to drive through stagnant water, do not panic. Put the car in first
gear and move ahead gently. Do not drive fast and once you step into stagnant
water do not stop your car, just keep moving or water might get into the tail
pipe.
5. Battery
condition should be checked, and a coat of petroleum jelly should be applied to
the terminals.
6. Drive only if it’s necessary - Yes, you’ve heard it on the
weather forecast all the time, but people say it for a reason. Put simply, if
you don’t go out, you can’t come to any harm on the road. Is your journey
really that urgent or important?
7. Maintain proper following distance (3 seconds rule). This
needs to be increased in wet weather.
8. Be
more alert watching for brake lights in front of you.
9. Don’t
follow large trucks or buses too closely, because the spray created by their
large tires can reduce vision.
10. Drive in the tracks of a vehicle ahead of you.
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