The Federal Road Safety Corp has charged motorists to drive cautiously as the rainy season sets in. The FCT Sector Commander of the Corp, Sunday Oghenekaro who gave the charge on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the warning became necessary to avoid preventable crashes with attendant loses.
In his opinion, “Any time it rains in the FCT we always experience issues of crashes in some localities particularly on the expressways like the City Gate-Giri axis and the Zuba-Lugbe-AYA. So, we need to be much more careful as drivers and ensure that our wipers are working, so that when it rains we would be able to deploy it effectively. The braking system is what we must also check, it is very important for the rains and for all times. We do know that when it rains and you want to use your brakes, the stopping distance is somewhat lengthened, but with effective braking system, you will be able to take adequate control of that.’’
The Commandeer further noted that majority of road crashes especially in the Federal Capital Territory was as a result of excessive speed. He lamented that since the Capital City has good road networks, motorists are usually tempted to attempt the unthinkable, resulting in avoidable crashes.
According to him, “Speed does not produce any other thing but pains, sorrows and regrets. It’s good for every driver to plan his journey; for every commuter to also plan his journey so that you do not urge drivers to go at speed they cannot control.
The drivers too should not yield to the unnecessary quest on the part of the commuter to go at speeds that are not legal and safe to do. Most crashes that occur and result in heavy casualties are usually associated with speed. Drivers must ensure that they are always on top of their job because every time the driver is engaged in his own trade his life is involved".
He added that "that should make him exercise a special care and caution when he is on the road.’’
