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| 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by BaesDiary: 7:25pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
The staple mode of commercial transportation in and around Lagos (prior to the emergence of BRT) happens to be the Danfo a.k.a Vanagon. Its unmistakable yellow color (with black stripes) usually comes saddled with an unmistakable personality known as the 'Danfo Driver,' whom are also referred to as 'Pilot' by Lagosians. The following are the 7 unmistakable traits they can be identified with: 1. He never uses traffic indicators, rear and side view mirrors when driving or changing lanes. 2. He speeds up the moment other drivers try to overtake him for no good reason. 3. He has astounding knowledge of alternative backroutes to avoid traffic. 4. He considers having a legitimate drivers' licence a luxury. 5. He thinks going to a driving school a waste of money and precious time. 6. He sees using curse words as exchanging pleasantries. 7. He would rather settle authorities than sort his vehicle registration papers, and have them at hand. Do you know any any other unmistakable traits they have? feel free to tell us in the comments box. This post first appeared on this blog - Bae's Diary! Source: http://baesdiary..com.ng/2017/03/7-ways-to-identify-lagos-based-danfo.html#more Cc: lalasticlala Marpol 5 Likes 1 Share
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| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by SuperSuave(m): 7:35pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
"Lagos-based danfo drivers" WTF?!  danfo dey abuja before? Abi dem dey base for another state dey run thingz for lag? Ayam not understanding at all  Meanwhile these attitudes are common to all public transporters as far as Nigeria is concerned. 21 Likes
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| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by daamazing(m): 8:39pm On Mar 31, 2017 |
SuperSuave:lollls, 1. He doesn't look at side mirror when changing lanes(wrong).. If this is true, nobody will be alive in Lagos. 2. He speeds up when someone wants to overtake him for no reason (wrong) When no be say him don mad maybe it's Kenyan based danfo drivers Op's talking about. 10 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by SuperSuave(m): 6:40am On Apr 01, 2017 |
daamazing:I agree with your first point but not 100% with your second. Most of them usually speed up when any vehicle tries to overtake them especially on single lane roads. I don't like being overtaken whenever I'm on the wheel too, makes me feel like I'm incompetent.  3 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by daamazing(m): 7:13am On Apr 01, 2017 |
SuperSuave:@bolded LOL....  1 Like |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Flexherbal(m): 7:20am On Apr 01, 2017 |
No 3 is so true! |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by amylomo(f): 7:20am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Ehen... |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Daslim180(m): 7:21am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Beeni 1 Like |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by praisekeyzz(m): 7:23am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Thread wey suppose reach FP no go reach. |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by jeeqaa7(m): 7:24am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Ise |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by uglodoh(f): 7:26am On Apr 01, 2017 |
having knowledge of alternative route and exchanging curses and abuses as pleasantries are true 2 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Donlamzy(m): 7:28am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Exchanging curse as Pleasantries like... Ori e buru ni__(Good morning) ofe sofo ni___(nice driving) I think I'm now Understanding 4 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by JeffreyJamez(m): 7:40am On Apr 01, 2017 |
His conductor is his side mirror. You'll hear conductor shouting "oya Wole wa" or "your side!" Danfo is fun tho. 16 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by BaesDiary: 7:41am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Donlamzy:  |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by BaesDiary: 7:42am On Apr 01, 2017 |
JeffreyJamez: On point.... 7 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by bionixs: 7:44am On Apr 01, 2017 |
SuperSuave:Where is Lalasticalala! we have a Danfo driver here. oga,you are an Oshodi Danfo driver 1 Like |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by JeffreyJamez(m): 7:44am On Apr 01, 2017 |
BaesDiary: The rascality of a danfo driver also depends on his route. Drivers that ply , Ikotun, Oshodi,Agege and Yaba.....Fear them lol 2 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by chyckxx(m): 7:49am On Apr 01, 2017 |
I'm new in lag. I'm just looking at them like: we don't do these in warrior. they have some funny attributes sha. mostly, the part where people cry and beg for their change.2 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Nobody: 7:52am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Was here |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by 2shur: 8:00am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Jus yesterday coti extorted 10k from me Sayin my laptop was stolen Since it had no receipt. I mean wtf. When is it a crime to carry laptop .nawa o Ns yesterday ai know sau naija own don finish. |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Vickiweezy(m): 8:04am On Apr 01, 2017 |
These features are the same as most Nigerian drivers (private and commercial). This topic makes no sense. |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Dymaco(m): 8:07am On Apr 01, 2017 |
listen to this scammer at your own risk. I want to quote one guy but admin have deleted it not op |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by SuperSuave(m): 8:09am On Apr 01, 2017 |
Donlamzy:Iyalaya e.....(well done) Werey nie o....(your head dey dia) |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by SuperSuave(m): 8:10am On Apr 01, 2017 |
bionixs:sadly I was last seen in Lagos in 2001  |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by bastien: 8:20am On Apr 01, 2017 |
1. The conductor na the side mirror (them dey get only one side mirror, for the left side) 2. About changing lane, fear them ooh, them no send to enter any lane at anytime. 3. Them dey always do competition, especially when their bus never full.... And another omota wey dey find passengers wan over take them. 4. Just because if small hold up, them go follow another route (short cut) wey long die. 5. Them hate seat belt with passion. 6. They don't indicate that they are turning left or right 7. Them dey like close motor for hold up, so there colleagues no go chuk head. 3 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by okitz4(m): 9:07am On Apr 01, 2017 |
OP, You forgot to mention their deep and cracky voice 1 Like |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Freeezzz(m): 9:09am On Apr 01, 2017 |
When he says shadow or your side, he doesn't have the right side side-mirror and asking his conductor to check if he's good to swerve. He knows alternative routes not just to avoid traffic congestion but to also avoid VIOs, Road Safety and likes. He doesn't joke with his inner mirror.  2 Likes |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by BaesDiary: 9:35am On Apr 01, 2017 |
okitz4: Oh! That too.... |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by bibiking7(m): 9:47am On Apr 01, 2017 |
daamazing: Most danfos don't have brake light and side mirror. Plus, the ones that have side mirrors, when they want to pull out from bus stops. They are always looking at the passenger door while pulling out, so if you want to drive pass a danfo that's just leaving the bus stop. Please blow your horn loud. The op is right. 1 Like |
| Re: 7 Ways To Identify A Lagos-based Danfo Driver by Drabrah(m): 10:24am On Apr 01, 2017 |
SuperSuave: Dat's c'mon to many young drivers (private or commercial), esp if u're jst starting to drive. My colleagues & I use to av a slogan wen we started driving dat "wot's d usefulness of d space btw u & d nxt car? " meaning u keep up ur speed till u're "bumper to bumper" wt him, & wen u meet him, nxt target is to overtake. We outgrew all dat wt time, esp after bashing d cars several times. For d drivers, I guess part of the reason is cos they don't want d nxt cab to pick a potential passenger ahead of dem. It baffles me dat they display same attitude to private vehicles too. Really, they can be a hell of a burden wen they're ahead of u, esp on a narrow Rd. |
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