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Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 9:34am On Nov 17, 2016
Driving is an art mastered overtime through experience and hardwork. When you begin to drive professionally,then you will understand better. And there are ways if such art is wrongly applied, will result to fatality or death.
So today we are going to learn how not to abuse that art by sticking to the rules.
Rule number :


1. Never overtake at a bend. It is the surest way to get involved in a head on collision. No matter how expert you think you are,you will only have about 2 seconds to respond to the shock of seeing a vehicle right before you. So don't!


2.Always underestimate the driver in front of you and the driver behind you,that way you will respond better to their mistakes if any.And if non,thank God!


3.Have accurate knowledge of your cars acceleration and braking power. It helps you overtake swiftly and let's you know from where to begin applying your brakes when necessary. Such knowledge is very important.



4.To be a professional driver you must be a very fast thinker and sharp initiator. Several situations which have caused fatal accidents presented options to the driver involved and he must choose one.But choosing the wrong option results in an accident. So be alert!



5.Never take alcohol or any such stimulants cause they reduce your alertness a great deal. Alcohol and stimulants relax the body and reduces concentration.




6.Playing loud music isn't wise because you don't hear what's going on in and around your car. And we know this is very necessary for a smooth journey,so please reduce the sound of that music and save a life.




7.Always indicate the direction you want to go with your trafficators and do so on time to warn the driver behind you and the driver on the other side of the intersection.



8. Make any conversation brief. As conversations while driving hinders concentration. So stop the Chit chat unless you are just on cruise mode.




9.View your dash board indicators every five minutes and view your mirrors as often as possible. View attentively while driving for any mechanical or technical faults as this helps salvage a situation which can lead to engine knock or an accident due to faulty brakes.




10. Never overspeed, and stop praising your driving skill as a driver because many have gone this way.

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 1:38pm On Nov 17, 2016
Read all about it! Merryheels Safety on wheels.
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by MyMouth(m): 7:07pm On Nov 17, 2016
Always look at ur side mirror before turning a bend even after putting on ur indicator. Some drivers expecially okada no dey look out for indicators

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 11:35pm On Jan 12, 2017
MyMouth:
Always look at ur side mirror before turning a bend even after putting on ur indicator. Some drivers expecially okada no dey look out for indicators
correct!

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by nony43(m): 6:51am On Jan 13, 2017
Don't assume, always horn before over taking, don't flash your head lamp once or twice, simply horn

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Nobody: 6:51am On Jan 13, 2017
...
wheel barrow driving or?
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by agarawu23(m): 6:52am On Jan 13, 2017
Nice

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by philtex(m): 6:52am On Jan 13, 2017
G00DM0RNING All.



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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by HRich(m): 6:56am On Jan 13, 2017
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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by EmekaBlue(m): 6:56am On Jan 13, 2017
plz tell our women..I CAN DRIVE dem
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Alexk2(m): 6:58am On Jan 13, 2017
You're right Op. In short, be alert always.
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by dasphinx1(m): 7:00am On Jan 13, 2017
MyMouth:
Always look at ur side mirror before turning a bend even after putting on ur indicator. Some drivers expecially okada no dey look out for indicators

True talk

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by psalmsjob: 7:01am On Jan 13, 2017
Don't drive too close to the car in front of you.

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by dyabman(m): 7:02am On Jan 13, 2017
Always always Grandpa ? Always my son cheesy

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Nobody: 7:03am On Jan 13, 2017
Number 3 is very important,especially driving a car that is your first time at its wheels.

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by AKMoney1(m): 7:06am On Jan 13, 2017
11. Don't carry woman wey you no know tongue grin

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by ofemigeorge(m): 7:08am On Jan 13, 2017
Stimulant.. ...i took a sleeping drug overnight. Didn't know it was still in me. Woke up and drove to see a friend. The panel beater chop my money that day.

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Odobaone: 7:10am On Jan 13, 2017
gud one
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by free2ryhme: 7:10am On Jan 13, 2017
Don't day dream while driving
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by AlphaDibia(m): 7:12am On Jan 13, 2017
Raise the awareness oo. Good reads
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by iriferi(m): 7:13am On Jan 13, 2017
nony43:
Don't assume, always horn before over taking, don't flash your head lamp once or twice, simply horn
Only horn for Naija ooo, come Australia come horn make you get fine na. It's been long I heard drivers horn for here. Horn at your own perile

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Onukube1(f): 7:14am On Jan 13, 2017
Hmmmm ok

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Whizpeter(m): 7:18am On Jan 13, 2017
This is exactly all shades of what is obtainable in Lagos...

Those danfo drivers can commit all these errors at the same time... angry

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by JABB(m): 7:19am On Jan 13, 2017
Very good write up for wannabe professional Drivers ...now look up to the sky, its a bird, its a plane .....No, its a FLYING CAR

Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by VellyG(m): 7:19am On Jan 13, 2017
Vorpal:
Number 3 is very important,especially driving a car that is your first time at its wheels.
Like very very important else u might end up bashing the car and end up looking like a novice.
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by JABB(m): 7:21am On Jan 13, 2017
MyMouth:
Always look at ur side mirror before turning a bend even after putting on ur indicator. Some drivers expecially okada no dey look out for indicators
Stupid okada and keke napep angry angry angry

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by folahann(m): 7:24am On Jan 13, 2017
MyMouth:
Always look at ur side mirror before turning a bend even after putting on ur indicator. Some drivers expecially okada no dey look out for indicators

This is very correct. This has happened to me a lot of times. Some cars and motorbikes still overtake even though, i have indicated i want to manoeuvre to the left.

I also wonder why these young and new drivers over speed. It's funny how they try to prove to their friends that they're good by over speeding. One little issue, then they can't control it.

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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by AgreatMan: 7:29am On Jan 13, 2017
Nice tips
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by ItzHoludex(m): 7:32am On Jan 13, 2017
thank you
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by agbajesaid(m): 7:36am On Jan 13, 2017
My car engine wouldn't have knocked if i'd followed Rule 9. Still pains me because it's gross carelessness
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Kiakia(m): 7:39am On Jan 13, 2017
merrywheels:
correct!
Some keke drivers do not even notice the trafficator or indicator lights. Ditto for some vehicle drivers. It is advisable to look at the side mirror before turning a bend even when the indicator light is on. Naija drivers sha!

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