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13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by AutoJoshNG: 2:18pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Driving ethics are standards of courtesy while operating a vehicle. An example of driving ethics is avoiding cursing at people if they make an error while driving. However, some Nigerians will even curse you for their own error. I’ve always got several pet peeves while driving but hope I am not alone in this. So I decided to come up with these 13 driving ethics some Nigerian drivers won’t practice even if you use a sledge hammer. High beam headlight This action blinds the drivers of oncoming vehicles, making it difficult for them to follow the road safely. We even use the high beam on untarred roads. Offending drivers still don’t budge even if you flash at them a hundred times. I learnt this almost the hard way on a dual carriageway.. Thank God I only got a warning. But a friend wasn’t that lucky as she got a $350 ticket (i.e N60,000 then… N180,000 now). After paying such amount, you will feel like plucking out those headlights. Tailgating vehicles that have siren When in traffic, drivers begin to warm up as soon as a convoy of cars starts to approach with siren. Every one struggles to join the convoy but the day you will jam army motor from behind!.. straight to barracks. I hope that law against wailing of siren comes back fully implemented. Over speeding You won’t believe we have speed limits in Nigeria. Only in the books sha, implementation is zero. The maximum speed limit in Nigeria is 100 kilometres per hour. With that kinda speed limit, I will just sleep off behind the wheels. Zebra crossing This Zebra crossing cracks me up with that trending joke.. “You be Zebra?”. But on a serious note, it seems several people don’t know the meaning of those lines. I remember a policeman blaming me because a Keke Napep didn’t slowdown while I was already on the line. These 4 scenarios usually occur at zebra crossings. -If you dare cross when a car is coming.. Sorry is your case. -Some good drivers who manage to slowdown for people to cross will testify that the cars behind them will honk the hell out of their horn or even overtake them.. Na wah o. -Some will even hit you from behind. -In several cases sef, the pedestrian you’ve stopped for don’t know their right. They will just be looking at you as if you are not okay for stopping in the middle of the road. Road sharing So much intimidation on our roads. BRT will bully cars, cars will bully Okada, Okadas will bully pedestrians. Who will the pedestrians bully? Let us learn to share the road with love. Are you among those drivers who use their side mirror to deliberately hit pedestrians that walk too close to the road? Just show some love. Keep to your lane Some greedy drivers cruise in the middle of the road preventing other cars from overtaking. The saddest thing is, they know how to enter their lane when they want to overtake a slower vehicle that is in front of them. Government should line all our roads as well because that could be a valid excuse. Excessive honking of horn We can press our horn for the entire world.. haba. From my research, Over 90% of the things we horn pon pon!! for are not relevant. All we need is just a little patience. Someone that is traveling on Benin – Warri express will be pressing horn for a car that wants to cross the express 150 metres away. How do you expect the driver to hear? What happened to your flash lights? People who live on major roads should have more to say about this. Also, some of us just place our hands on the horn like it’s a hand-rest. Just a tap will do. Changing lanes and turning without use of signals Trafficators are not meant to beautify our cars. Let’s use them. Stop surprising other road users with abrupt turns. Seat belts We have embraced this not for our safety, but for police not to chop our money. Some seat belts are not even working especially in those commercial vehicles. Don’t forget to use your seat even if you are in the rear seat. Traffic light The yellow light means get ready to stop and not go sharp! sharp!!.. If you see a rear ended (hit from behind) car at a traffic light, this is probably the cause. Double parking This is a major cause of traffic congestion. Some roads are obviously too narrow for cars to park on both sides. Some drivers will even park at intersections leaving little or no space for cars to makes turns. Slowly passing another vehicle/Not accelerating when passing another vehicle In several countries, it is a traffic offense to be cruising side by side with a car you are meant to overtake. The driver on the fast lane will most likely get a police ticket. Refusing to yield right-of-way to other vehicles Everyone likes to claim “nah me get road”. It is bad to the extent that most slow drivers will speed up when you are overtaking them. I am sure I have not said it all. Add yours. Let us bring some sanity to our roads. 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Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Adonis3: 2:33pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Zebra crossing... I pity you Na all those Yoruba women dey amuse me They wont cross when everyone is crossing.. Na later Dem go kon dey struggle to cross, kon dey shout "ejo oo, ejo oo" In other news.. The legend is back #Adonis3HasSpoken 13 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by momodub: 2:33pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Na so and na truth 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Lasskeey: 2:33pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
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Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by ItzHoludex(m): 2:33pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
noted |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Lasskeey: 2:34pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
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Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Jafar1: 2:34pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
for naija na anywhere belle face oo 4 Likes |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by bigddan: 2:34pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
the only thing Nigeria knows how to best is Mole weed! Casper Nyovest can testify 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Lasskeey: 2:34pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
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Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Dandsome: 2:35pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Okay |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:35pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
I feel so sad when I see drivers @ Double parking. Before I move my car, I must fasten my seat belt subconsciously. I don't drive more than 10seconds without looking at mirrors 3 Likes |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Mrbigman1(m): 2:36pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Nice write up. 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Wiseandtrue(f): 2:36pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Nice OP 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:36pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
It should rather be Lagos drivers............... 2 Likes |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Tpave(m): 2:37pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
How many Nigerian drivers actually learnt how to drive or passed through driving school. Na from conductor to driver 10 Likes |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by loomer: 2:37pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Them no know say bicycle and motor bikes get privilege pass cars |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:38pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Some of them didn't pay attention at driving school or got their driver's license through the window |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Epositive(m): 2:38pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
nice one op, many drivers has turned our major roads to tournament grounds. #positivevibes 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:38pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
FUN FACT Most Nigerians put on their seat belts not because they care for their own safety, but because they are scared of been pulled over by the police aka olokpa or worst road safety. 10 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by flyca: 2:39pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
The "you are responsible for the car in front of you" rule. Many Nigerians drivers don't give a safe driving distance for the cars they are following. We are always in a hurry! 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Thobiy(m): 2:40pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
The 4th is the most annoying and Funny thing driver say, You Be Zebra BTW Happy Birthday to a big bro and sis, the best i've got; Nairalander make some noise for them. ITZ YOUR DAY HAVE FUN !!! |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:40pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Lol and right of way at the round abouts |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by aydought: 2:40pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Nice write up. We may add that most drivers also stop deliberately on the road to buy things from the hawkers, not minding the long queue behind them. Until they are done with their over-pricing, selection, and picking of items, that is when they will then move on. This seems insane to me and road users should know how to empathize. 3 Likes |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by ifeanyi83(m): 2:40pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Ahhhh. The way folks drive here ehnn, even the so-called "learned ones".... |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by Nobody: 2:41pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Lasskeey:Hmmm, a happy accident 1 Like |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by lionlamb020(m): 2:41pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
It is in Nigeria that someone will be in traffic for hours but then get to the front and can't find what caused the whole wahala in the first place. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by shamecurls(m): 2:43pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
If you don't do all of the above, just learn how to swear for people and you will be good to go. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by pelzzo(m): 2:44pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
"So much intimidation on our roads. BRT will bully cars, cars will bully Okada, Okadas will bully pedestrians. Who will the pedestrians bully? Let us learn to share the road with love. Are you among those drivers who use their side mirror to deliberately hit pedestrians that walk too close to the road? Just show some love." Witnessed this particular incident and the driver lost his side mirror immediately |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by rose54321: 2:44pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Yes, most people don't yield, it's like they are always in a hurry... Truth is if you plan your time well you should never or hardly ever be in a hurry. Let's learn to yield on the road |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by EnigmaticEnigma(m): 2:45pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
what about no enforcement lawless jungle nation |
Re: 13 Basic Driving Ethics Nigerian Drivers Don’t Practice by EnigmaticEnigma(m): 2:45pm On Feb 20, 2017 |
Nigeria is a zoo, we should thank the whites for even giving us car to drive, mtcheew 4 Likes |
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