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12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by AutoJoshNG: 3:14pm On Jun 06, 2019
Incidences of car crashes or somersaults on the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, are becoming quite frequent – almost as frequent as every day.

While no one wishes to be involved in any of these accidents, it imperative, as motorists, that we take deliberate steps to prevent being involved in an accident on this famous bridge.




As motorists, in what ways can we help to prevent car accidents happening on the Third Mainland bridge or any expressway?

Below are some strategies that motorists should employ in order to be involved in an accident on the popular Third Mainland Bridge – or any expressway.



Avoid Over-speeding
Driving within the stipulated speed limit is the most effective way to avoid accidents on the bridge. Always check your speedometer while you drive. Abide by the recommended speed limit of 70km/hour on the Third Mainland bridge.



Avoid tailgating
Give a safe distance between your and the car ahead of you. Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you could prove dangerous. The sudden application of the brake by the vehicle ahead of you can cause you to crash into it.



Do not reduce your speed suddenly
This is important for 2 reasons: if there is no good distance between your car and the one behind you, stepping on your brake abruptly can cause the vehicle behind you to crash into your car. Also, a sudden application of your brake – when your car is on high-speed can cause the momentum on the car to force it forward and cause the car to somersault.



Consult Your mirror before overtaking
Do not overtake abruptly without checking your rearview mirrors.

Overtaking without checking your rearview mirrors is a high-risk practice on this bridge. Use your mirrors, or take a quick sideways glance if necessary into the blind spot area and then start to move out.



Try To Maintain a lane
Do not change lane randomly. Before you change lane, signal your intention with the turn signal, then gradually increase your speed in the acceleration lane, and pay attention to other vehicles. Only enter when it is safe. Upon entering, accelerate fast in order to avoid slowing down other vehicles.



Do Not immediately follow overtaking cars ahead of you
Do not immediately follow an overtaking vehicle ahead of you. This is not always wise as there may only be enough room for one vehicle.



Use your signals before overtaking
Ensure to use the right signal to indicate to the driver behind you of your intention. You should signal for at least 5 seconds before you start overtaking.




Look ahead while Driving
Except to check your side mirrors, it is important that you always look ahead; shun all forms of distractions, like casually looking at the occupants of cars beside yours. The majority of accidents on expressway occur when drivers fail to keep looking ahead.



If your tyre bursts, don’t apply the brake immediately
Do not slam on the brake pedal immediately you experience a tyre blowout on the bridge. Of course, this is easier said than done. Our natural reaction during a tyre blow out is to step on the brake. This is the worst thing that thing you can do as it will further imbalance the vehicle and throw it out of control. A tyre blowout could lead to a complete loss of control of the car. This could be worse with SUVs and high vehicles. However, train yourself to avoid applying the brake suddenly when such happens.



Leave early for your destination
Make plans to leave for your destinations early. This will ensure that you are not pressured into over-speeding while driving on the Third Mainland Bridge.



Use your caution signals
In the event that your car breaks down on the bridge, ensure to use your caution signs to alert vehicles coming behind you of the danger posed by your car ahead of them. Place the caution signs within a reasonable distance from your broken down car.



Check the condition of your car before the trip
Checking to see that your car is sound enough for the trip is a very important safety measure.







Source:

https://autojosh.com/2-ways-to-avoid-causing-accidents-on-the-third-mainland-bridge/

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by AutoJoshNG: 3:14pm On Jun 06, 2019
Read also:

The Reason Why There is Always Accidents On Third-Mainland Bridge (See PHOTOS). To read, click HERE

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by allsaint2000: 3:15pm On Jun 06, 2019
Thanks Autojosh.

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by LuciferMessiah: 3:19pm On Jun 06, 2019
13. Stop listening to gospel music while driving

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by JasonScoolari: 3:22pm On Jun 06, 2019
Always anoint your skull.

Very Important.

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by CreepyBlackpool: 3:32pm On Jun 06, 2019
13. Always wear a thick helmet with a lock, even inside cars to safeguard your skull in case of an accident grin


Do not take this No13 lightly!!!

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by HospitalityDiva(f): 5:08pm On Jun 06, 2019
CreepyBlackpool:
13. Always wear a thick helmet with a lock, even inside cars to safeguard your skull in case of an accident grin


Do not take this No13 lightly!!!

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Cutefergieee: 4:00pm On Jun 07, 2019
Ok
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by 111sunshine: 4:00pm On Jun 07, 2019
Accidents will still happen...
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Nobody: 4:02pm On Jun 07, 2019
No 13: Don't go to Third Mainland Bridge.

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Harryase(m): 4:03pm On Jun 07, 2019
Quite informative




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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Lilknight(m): 4:03pm On Jun 07, 2019
Avoid texting while driving, that shii kills faster!!!

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by RawNatural: 4:04pm On Jun 07, 2019
0....Always pray for other drivers

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by success1smyn(m): 4:07pm On Jun 07, 2019
Thanks

the best way to avoid accident on the 3rd mainland bridge is to avoid the bridge.

grin grin grin

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by olumalcolm(m): 4:07pm On Jun 07, 2019
13) Never make use of ur mobile device while driving. angry
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by darkelf: 4:07pm On Jun 07, 2019
clara990:
Who leaves early for his destination?? grin

Sensible and time conscious people do
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by hollah123: 4:08pm On Jun 07, 2019
I believe bump will solve all d problem, it will reduce d speed n accident

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by darkelf: 4:11pm On Jun 07, 2019
ABC's of driving.

Nice write up. Keep it up sir. Truly illuminating

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Gandollar(f): 4:16pm On Jun 07, 2019
hollah123:
I believe bump will solve all d problem, it will reduce d speed n accident
Put that on the bridge and also station an ambulance there cos you will evacuate corpses Every 1 hour.

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by koyeni(m): 4:21pm On Jun 07, 2019
Good one
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Jbleenk: 4:22pm On Jun 07, 2019
AutoJoshNG:



If your tyre bursts, don’t apply the brake immediately
Do not slam on the brake pedal immediately you experience a tyre blowout on the bridge. Of course, this is easier said than done. Our natural reaction during a tyre blow out is to step on the brake. This is the worst thing that thing you can do as it will further imbalance the vehicle and throw it out of control. A tyre blowout could lead to a complete loss of control of the car. This could be worse with SUVs and high vehicles. However, train yourself to avoid applying the brake suddenly when such happens
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Pls how do u train yourself to avoid applying break when you have sudden blowout in motion? Maybe I should come use your can for training

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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by spartoo: 4:27pm On Jun 07, 2019
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Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by landforeast(m): 4:41pm On Jun 07, 2019
Will Lagos drivers adhere to these information
Re: 12 Ways To Avoid Causing Accidents On The Third-mainland Bridge by Cirochukade: 4:41pm On Jun 07, 2019
Bet 9ja guy don come with craze and frustration today see howw you just full this page, may God continue to increase your frustration tongue

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