As driving involves cars, cars also involve either driving to a short or long distance. In this piece, the journey is known but the destination is unknown. Let's use Lagos as a case study, it could be the driver intends to visit an old friend he lost contact with before meeting him again a couple of weeks back at a fuel station. On realizing they both stay in Lagos, he decides to pay him a visit, but problems may evolve because he stays on the island part of Lagos while his friend stays on the mainland part of Lagos, an area he fairly has knowledge of. Similarly, it could be a first time visit of the driver to his in-law's place, an interstate journey. Here are ten ways to getting to his destination in safe mode.


1. Before setting off on a trip, either short or long trip (especially long car trip), be sure your vehicle is in prime condition such as the tires being properly inflated, brakes, the belt(s) not worn etc. Also, all fluids such as coolant, brake fluid, engine oil etc. should be at their proper levels and you should have enough fuel and make sure your fuel gauge works
For particularly long road trips, you may want to have your mechanic do a more thorough check.


2. Make sure your phone is fully charged or own a car charger. As they say, communication is key, you do not want to get to your destination very stressed already as a result of wrong description from a random passer-by who gave you wrong directions. So, your phone is needed to communicate with the person you are meeting for direction sake.



3.Know the laws along your route concerning cell phone use while driving. While it may be legal in one place, it may be illegal in another, and ignorance is not typically an acceptable excuse for a violation. According to the Federal Road Safety Corps of Nigeria:
"Section 10 (Sub 4)of the FRSC Establishment Act 2007 prescribes “making or receiving phone call while driving vehicles an offence and the punishment is N4000 and or 6months imprisonment."
The law doesn’t allow the use of hands-free for phoning while driving, unlike in some other countries. This is to avoid distractions; some news either positive or negative can lead to excitement and loss of concentration which could result into Road Traffic Crash (RTC). As a result of the above mentioned caution, this leads to tip number four.




4. You should pull over when you need to make calls, either for direction or other calls. If you do have to pull over, move your car off the road. Never park on the shoulder or in the breakdown lane for any reason except an emergency.

5. Familiarize yourself with local traffic laws, which vary from state to state. Is it legal to make a right turn at a red light? What are the rules on yielding to pedestrians? And so on.

6. Apps such as Google Maps and others ( that have same functions as Google maps)on the driver's smartphone help to guide you around traffic jams as well as navigate you to your destination.

7. The driver should be conscious of the fuel in the car and not wait until the fuel gauge is sitting on E to refuel. On an unfamiliar road, you never know when the next petrol station will appear. As soon as you hit a quarter of a tank, start looking for a place to fill up.

8. This tip is for a more longer journey. Lock all of your valuables (especially items that are clearly gifts) in the boot or glove compartment and stow all luggage in the boot. This will ensure safety of properties till one gets to his destination and you know that when your properties are safe, the mind is at rest which indirectly signifies your safety as well.


9. DO NOT DRINK WHILE DRIVING OR BEFORE DRIVING, AND IF IT IS COMPULSORY FOR YOU TO DRINK, DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH THE STEERING OR THE CAR KEYS (only if you want to hand it over to another driver). #KeyRoad2Safety.



10. It is important to say this again, the seat belts are not only meant to make you look cool in selfies and wefies you take in your cars. Make sure everyone in the car buckles his or her seatbelt. Not only will it keep you safe, but in most places it's also the law.

Source : http://motorfixer.com/10-tips-on-how-to-drive-safe-to-an-unknown-destination/

Right.

Nice. Thank God for google maps.
Ever driven to an unknown destination with a confused human map? You know that one person who claims to be familiar with the route _so you allow him/her ride shotgun.

I drove to Tinapa with one, years ago. That girl almost made me cry. She only realises herself when we are way past the junction. My patience and self-control was tested that day.

You guys are absolutely right. When i saw the post on that website. I thought i should share you.