Young drivers are at a high risk of getting into accidents whether due to inexperience, lack of judgement, poor infrastructure or ignorance of traffic laws. In Nigeria, factors that contribute to crashes and collisions are a combination of bad roads, poor traffic signs and lack of education.

All in all, speeding was the number one cause of fatal roads accidents in 2016 followed by loss of control and dangerous driving. Here are some tips to help motorists drive better and keep everyone safe.

Obey Traffic Rules & Regulations and Drive Defensively

Nigeria is the most populous country on the African continent with a high percentage of its population driving. Hence, it is essential that as a young driver, you follow traffic laws and never assume that all road users know the rules. It is important to stay within the speed limits and avoid tricky maneuvers such as harsh braking, overtaking without a clean scan of the area or failure to use turn signals.

Take Road Conditions Seriously

It's common Knowledge that the roads in Nigeria are not the best. They are poorly maintained and degrade easily with just a few heavy downpours. Potholes are rampant and they can be a bit jarring for a new driver to experience. Don't drive too fast in areas with bad roads and be safe when trying to avoid potholes.

Maintain Your Vehicle

Tire burst, brake and mechanical failure are some of the causes of accidents in the country according to the Road Transport Data of 2017. These are preventable by keeping your car in a good shape. Make sure to service it regularly and before driving, do a visual inspection of tire pressure & depth and mirrors & windshields. Today’s cars are also smarter as they tell you when the next servicing is due or that your engine oil is leaking. In addition, cars can even be tracked remotely and in the future, self-driving vehicles might be the norm on the road.

Drive as Much As You Can and Sign up to Courses

Young drivers will only get experience with more practice, which is why you should not shy away from driving when you get the chance. You can also sign up for defensive driving courses such as the Driving Skills for Life.(DSLF)

Great advice

Op best rule in naija belive say every other driver are mad,is only u that is normal.

We that do not know how to drive nko?

fast life is fast death!

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Ayo4251:
We that do not know how to drive nko?

Driving school!!!

Driving on Nigerian roads hmmm

And always be with money anytime you are going out.

lu

Makes sense ...

Lagos drivers need this advice the most.

Most drivers in Nigeria don't know driving rules.

when I started driving, my dad will always tell me..

Assume you are the only who is normal,all other drivers are probably insane, so you should be the one to behave yourself and not expecting other drivers to put you into consideration.

kirchofff:
Most drivers in Nigeria don't know driving rules.

They think they are in a race when they get to the high-way.

Assume other drivers are madt, so don't expect them to reason well.

bakynes:
Lagos drivers need this advice the most.

No we don't. We are the best drivers in the world

KevinDein:

No we don't. We are the best drivers in the world

I am a Lagos driver as well I don't think we are the best drivers, we are just simply crazy drivers.

Am currently learning how to drive from my Dad. He always says that every other road users r insane n the only sane person is U. Drive carefully n observe well when hitting the road.

good

Thanks for the advice

I won't lie... I get tempted to march 140 with my Mitsubishi Carisma 4 cylinder 16 valve... Old car you may say, but I love the weight when it's at that speed limit compared with Honda EOD.....
The ABS works well with only front brakes....
A part of me is so synchronised with the car.
There are times tho when I just keep to 80-100

Ayo4251:
We that do not know how to drive nko?

I could teach u for a small fee

An Assessment of Drive Education on Road Traffic Crashes in Gwagwalada Area Council

Road traffic crash is an event that produces injuries and/or property damage, it involves a motor vehicle in transport, and occur on a traffic way or while the vehicle is still in motion after running off the traffic way, (Bureau of Transport Statistics, 1999).

http://www.scharticles.com/drive-education-on-road-traffic-crashes/