joxiri:


I think driving in nigeria is the best no speed cameras, no box junctions with cameras no bus lanes no 30 mile speed limit, yeah these things are for safety but a 10 mile journey can take you a decent 1 hr or more in london even without traffic, just because those safety precautions
You have a brand new car and you cant even flog it properly, nigeria is a better place to drive any day
yes theres dangers but not for the very skillful drivers

so getting from point A to point B is more precious than your life and the lives of others?
na wa for you ooooo

THE-AMAKA:

so getting from point A to point B is more precious than your life and the lives of others?
na wa for you ooooo

I did wonder.

It's one of the very reasons driving in Nigeria is pretty much hit or miss.

the amaka 
its not like one should be in a rush or anything but 1 mile should nt take one more than 6 minutes driving, i mean even long distance runners do a mile in less time than 6 mins but its very possible it can take u that time whilst driving in london especially

Noone has answered the pertinent question here- why do people in other countries, either in the west or in aficar, why do they obey traffic signals and traffic and driving decorum while in Nigeria, it is the opposite? In Ghana, South Africa and most other african countries, it is the same, no cammera, no police etc, but these people obey traffic signals, why is it different in Nigeria? Even those who lived abroad, when they come home, they flout traffic signal rules, why is this?

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tosh_acer:

Noone has answered the pertinent question here- why do people in other countries, either in the west or in aficar, why do they obey traffic signals and traffic and driving decorum while in Nigeria, it is the opposite? In Ghana, South Africa and most other african countries, it is the same, no cammera, no police etc, but these people obey traffic signals, why is it different in Nigeria? Even those who lived abroad, when they come home, they flout traffic signal rules, why is this?

My dad has always followed the rules and that did not change when he first moved back home to Nigeria. There was a bad situation were he was driving and the person behind him felt he was not driving fast enough and started using his car to push my dad's car. My dad said he could not believe it. He told the guy that they needed to maintain their lane and the guy was like we know dey do that for here. What really irritated my dad was that someone will just decide that they can use their vehicle to bump yours to make you go faster. I don't know how people can drive like human beings under such conditions. My dad is stickler for the law. If it is a residential area or a market place he will drive at a sensible speed limit. People do not understand that in Nigeria. So don't blame the ones that have to drive a little off to get to their destination

OUTSTRIP

I dont think you answered the question.

Outstrip:

My dad has always followed the rules and that did not change when he first moved back home to Nigeria. There was a bad situation were he was driving and the person behind him felt he was not driving fast enough and started using his car to push my dad's car. My dad said he could not believe it. He told the guy that they needed to maintain their lane and the guy was like we know dey do that for here. What really irritated my dad was that someone will just decide that they can use their vehicle to bump yours to make you go faster. I don't know how people can drive like human beings under such conditions. My dad is stickler for the law. If it is a residential area or a market place he will drive at a sensible speed limit. People do not understand that in Nigeria. So don't blame the ones that have to drive a little off to get to their destination

WOW!!!! how can someone use THEIR OWN CAR TO PUSH ANOTHER PERSON'S CAR? OMG!! 
dont they even care if they damage their own car or put someone else's life at risk?
people that do such obviously see their life as worthless.
the best answer he could give was "we no dey do that for here"
na wa oooooo!! that is some crazy ish.
i knew people drove crazy but not to the extent of using your car to push another person's car.
just ridiculous!!

things like this are hazardous to the road.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oqeox9C2sk

Outstrip:

My dad has always followed the rules and that did not change when he first moved back home to Nigeria. There was a bad situation were he was driving and the person behind him felt he was not driving fast enough and started using his car to push my dad's car. My dad said he could not believe it. He told the guy that they needed to maintain their lane and the guy was like we know dey do that for here. What really irritated my dad was that someone will just decide that they can use their vehicle to bump yours to make you go faster. I don't know how people can drive like human beings under such conditions. My dad is stickler for the law. If it is a residential area or a market place he will drive at a sensible speed limit. People do not understand that in Nigeria. So don't blame the ones that have to drive a little off to get to their destination

Only in Nigeria - and people actually think it's better than driving in the West?

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viva driving in nigeria

last friday at a roundabout a trailer driver attempting to escape the task force pricks hit the back of my car, scattered my bumper, demolished my rear light. see the driver of the trailer - i dont think he was up to 20

oyb:

viva driving in nigeria

last friday at a roundabout a trailer driver attempting to escape the task force pricks hit the back of my car, scattered my bumper, demolished my rear light. see the driver of the trailer - i dont think he was up to 20

NA WA OOOOOO
thank God you are okay oo.

Is this even up for discussion
Well depends on the "abroad" u mean sha
Driving in surrey is one million times better than Nigeria, i think it has to do with you know road rules being obeyed and ermm money penalty or jail if you don't
I don't even bother in Nigeria, don't have the liver for that.

THE-AMAKA:

NA WA OOOOOO
thank God you are okay oo.

thank you ooo


we thank God that it was only aggravation and not actual physical harm i suffered

Most of these contributors dont even have cars abroad, yet they comment, WTF?

tosh_acer:

Most of these contributors dont even have cars abroad, yet they comment, WTF?

dumb ass

^^^^ Your father.

tosh_acer:

^^^^ Your father.

if you have one, u won't be referring to others like dat so maybe its time to have a conversation wiv ur mother if she can help u locate your father.
you still a DUMB ASS

^^^oops, add your Mum to it.

tosh_acer:

^^^oops, add your Mum to it.

thank you

Quote from: Outstrip on November 08, 2009, 04:33 PM

"My dad has always followed the rules and that did not change when he first moved back home to Nigeria. There was a bad situation were he was driving and the person behind him felt he was not driving fast enough and started using his car to push my dad's car. My dad said he could not believe it. He told the guy that they needed to maintain their lane and the guy was like we know dey do that for here. What really irritated my dad was that someone will just decide that they can use their vehicle to bump yours to make you go faster. I don't know how people can drive like human beings under such conditions. "

   

For selfish reasons, I prefer driving in Nigeria.

I failed my driving test 2 times because of my 12yrs Naija driving experience. The first time was due to lack of respect to pedestrian and cyclist on the road.

In the UK, Nigerian DL (not the paper type Intl DL which is valid for 12 months) is not recognized for direct conversion to UK full DL (not Provisional DL which is just like a proof of ID) compared with other countries like South Africa & Zimbabwe in Africa.

Anyhow, am proud of Naija!

My major problem out there is the seat belt and the $100 fine (its not funny at all) and too much monitoring.

For me, Naija is king.