Our hearts go out to everyone who lost someone in the tragic tanker accident that claimed lives and left many injured in Lagos few weeks ago. Large trucks and buses are known to drive recklessly on Lagos highways. The efforts of law enforcement agencies have not dissuaded them from acting out of order. Their dangerous and heedless driving have led to lots of losses.

Fortunately, you can take simple actions to avoid any contact with these ‘death trucks’:



Do not drive in a blind spot

Large trucks and buses have huge blind spots around the front, back, and sides of the vehicle. If you can’t see the driver in the truck’s side mirror, assume that the driver can’t see you. Don’t drive in a blind spot – slow down or move ahead to stay visible. Be particularly careful when emerging near a truck or bus. You may likely be in a blind spot.

Pass safely

Make sure you can see the driver in the mirror before passing. Signal clearly then move into the left lane and accelerate so that you can get past the truck or bus safely and promptly. Don’t linger in the blind spot.  Make sure the truck or bus is visible in your rear view mirror before you pull in front; give it extra space. Also, never pass from the right lane.

Stay back

Tailgating a truck presents added dangers. First, it puts you in a blind spot. Because trucks are so high off the ground, if you fail to stop in time or get hit from behind, your vehicle could slide under the truck. Getting too close when stopped is also dangerous.

Anticipate wide turns

Trucks require extra turning room – they swing wide, or may even initiate a turn from a middle (rather than far right) lane. If a truck has its turn signal on, never try to squeeze by it or get between the vehicle and the curb.

Be patient

Trucks and buses have operating restrictions, and sometimes use technology like speed limiters. Honking, driving aggressively, or weaving through traffic won’t make the trip faster, but can cause dangerous distractions and crashes. Also, no matter how in a hurry you may be, avoid driving alongside a truck.

Never forget to buckle up

Wearing your seat belt is one of the most important things that you and your passengers can do to save your lives. A seatbelt may keep you in your seat and help you maintain control of your vehicle.

Stay focused

If you need to attend to a text, a call or an app, get off the road and stop driving. Driving distracted can be as dangerous. Even eating while driving or adjusting your radio can take your eyes off the road long enough for a crash to occur. Don’t underestimate the speed of a truck or bus particularly when making turns, merging, or changing lanes.

Don’t drive tired

Take regular breaks, get another driver to relieve you, or get off the road and find a safe place to rest.

Never drive under the influence

Alcohol and other drugs impair both judgment and reaction time. There is no safe limit for drinking before driving. Many prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs cause dizziness or sleepiness and can slow reaction time. If your medication carries a warning, take it seriously and have someone else drive or find another way to your destination.

We hope these tips can save someone’s life. Stay safe!

SOURCE: https://brandspurng.com/how-to-drive-safely-around-large-trucks/

Op, may God bless u for this wonderful tips.

ok

Never drive under the influence
This point is very important nd relevant here in Nigeria.
Big truck drivers should at least minimize the drugs they take before hitting the road.
Ejoor, even if not for your own sake, consider your family nd other road users

Informative. These tips may just save your life one day.

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bonus:
When overtaking flash your headlight several times.

Avoid driving side to side with a truck carrying a
container.

Will they hear? Everybody wants to hurry to god knows where.

ok

This campaign should be taken to the streets.
I still maintain FRSC is the most useless organisation in Nigeria.

horn when overtaking..... i repeat horn like a mad man

Wrong image illustration though
I think we are suppose to see the truck in front and the car bhinde

Very good writeup

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Valid points OP. Defensive driving is the best driving.

Don't drive side by side on a bad road or road with potholes with a heavy truck especially those carrying containers. Many have died dis way. The container will slip off and crush the car and its occupants.

HOPE 9JA GOVT HAS APPEAL OR MAKE SACRIFICE TO god SUCKING BLOOD ON OTEDOLA BRIDGE? ?

hmmm

We need trains to do away wif dis hired killers of a vehicle

Use your headlight and horn.

My mum has always been scared of big trucks . I remember the day she almost left the steering because of mad driver got her scared na God no kill us .. I'm also scared o..

Educative thread but no one cares! but na them go they insult mod up and down

The rules changed itself some how in Nigeria,
You find its automatically safe to pass truck through the right,

They maintains left lane rather

We Nigerians are our own problem. See guy has taken time to give this information buh it won't be on front page & we won't read buh when disaster happens every soul will land to trade insult. Walahi we are to blame 4 our problems


More tips: Check the eyes of the okada u are entering, tramadol is real. Respex heavy trucks & tankers, don't drag road with them

Nice tips. I am afraid of being around these big 'killer' trucks. Their drivers are always high. Thanks for sharing these @ OP

ruggedtimi:
bonus: When overtaking flash your headlight several times.

Never drive side to side with a truck carrying a
container.

Flashing your headlights several times when overtaking is pretty much useless, honking might make sense in Nigeria perhaps. excessive honking outside Nigeria might get you a ticket or telling off!

SIRKAY98:
Wrong image illustration though
I think we are suppose to see the truck in front and the car bhinde

Rear View

DisGuy:



Flashing your headlights several times when overtaking is pretty much useless, honking might make sense in Nigeria perhaps. excessive honking outside Nigeria might get you a ticket or telling off!

boss flashing headlight is not useless... Many factors involved eg if driver has an ear problem, also makes the truck driver to pay attention to the side mirror.

The real way to be safe...don't be in Nigeria.