The road is free used by everyone regardless of one’s educational background, status, sex, race, creed or religion. To ensure safety on the road, there are top 5 dangers all road users must be aware of to avoid accidents.
The Dangers of Overloading
Every motor vehicle has limits to the number of passengers or the weight of goods
that it can carry. When the driver exceeds the limits then the vehicle is
overloaded. Overloading is not advisable: it is against the road traffic law.
that it can carry. When the driver exceeds the limits then the vehicle is
overloaded. Overloading is not advisable: it is against the road traffic law.
It affects the stability and balancing of the vehicle on the road. It slows down
the movement of the vehicle. It can lead to single vehicle accident. It reduces
the useful life of the vehicle. It affects the engine.
the movement of the vehicle. It can lead to single vehicle accident. It reduces
the useful life of the vehicle. It affects the engine.
Before loading the vehicle, the driver should check the load limit of the vehicle.
Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit. Know the overhead clearance in
case there is any overhead bridge on the route and be concerned about the
comfort and safety of passengers.
Ensure that the load does not exceed the limit. Know the overhead clearance in
case there is any overhead bridge on the route and be concerned about the
comfort and safety of passengers.
Driving In the Rain
Driving in the rain poses some problems. There are dangerous conditions which occur
when it rains:
when it rains:
- The road becomes
wet and slippery. - The tires of the vehicle may not have full
grip on the road surface because of lack of adhesion. - Visibility ahead
may be reduced. - The edge of the
road may not be visible. - Some roads may
become impassable because of flood.
What One Must Do during rainy season:
- During rainy
season, make sure you take weather warnings seriously. - Reduce your
speed. - Increase the following distance between you
and the vehicle ahead from 2 seconds to 3, 4 or 5 seconds. - Never drive so
close to the edge of the road. - Park when visibility is very poor.
- Wiper blades
must be functioning. - Avoid routes which could be flooded during the
rainy season.
Driving In a Mountainous Area
This is one of the top 5 things all driver must be aware of to avoid road accidents.When
driving in hilly and mountainous areas, a driver needs to know what to do and
what not to do.
driving in hilly and mountainous areas, a driver needs to know what to do and
what not to do.
What to do.
·
Make sure your
brakes are working.
Make sure your
brakes are working.
·
When one is descending, the vehicle speed
increase because of the force of gravity.
When one is descending, the vehicle speed
increase because of the force of gravity.
·
Reduce speed by
taking your leg off the accelerator once you start descending.
Reduce speed by
taking your leg off the accelerator once you start descending.
·
Select a safe
speed.
Select a safe
speed.
·
Look for warning
signs which indicate the steepness of the road and obey such signs.
Look for warning
signs which indicate the steepness of the road and obey such signs.
What to do when climbing a hill
·
- Loads must be
securely fastened to prevent any from tumbling down. - Never overtake.
- Increase speed
before you start climbing. - Select a low
gear to enable you climbs the hill. - Staying in your
line, concentrating on your climbing and check out the corners before moving.
Driving on the motorway
Motorways are usually dual carriageways on which vehicles travel fast. On account of the
speed, animals, pedestrians, hawkers and pedal cyclist are not to use the
motorway. Activities such as waiting, stopping, loading and offloading are not
allowed on the motorway.
speed, animals, pedestrians, hawkers and pedal cyclist are not to use the
motorway. Activities such as waiting, stopping, loading and offloading are not
allowed on the motorway.
On the motorway;
- Make sure the
vehicle is fit and roadworthy to travel fast. - Tyre’s are
inflated at the correct pressure. - Make sure the
vehicle has enough fuel, oil and water. - Observe the road
ahead continuously. - Observe traffic to
the sides. - Never change
lines suddenly .anticipate the action or inaction to other drivers. Reduce your
speed as you approach the end of the motorway.
Road signs and Marking
Road signs and marking guides, warns, informs, directs and regulates road users. Road
signs are identified by colors [red, yellow etc] by shape [triangular inshape etc.], by symbol.
signs are identified by colors [red, yellow etc] by shape [triangular inshape etc.], by symbol.
- Triangular signs
give warning - Circular signs
give orders - Rectangular
signs give information.
Here you are with the top 5 dangers all driver must be aware of to avoid road
accidents. Kindly share your comments below! You can also make suggestions and
additions.
accidents. Kindly share your comments below! You can also make suggestions and
additions.
It is the goal of Eureka Technical Services Limited to ensure safety on the roads.
We provide the education, guidance and equipment to ensure road safety. You
can contact us for speed governors, car alarms, trackers etc.
We provide the education, guidance and equipment to ensure road safety. You
can contact us for speed governors, car alarms, trackers etc.
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