Rainfall: Imbibe Safety Precautionary Measures, FRSC Admonishes Drivers

As the rainy season progresses and heavy rainfall is forecasted, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a strong advisory to drivers, urging them to adopt crucial precautionary measures. The Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, highlighted the inherent risks of driving in the rain, primarily reduced visibility and hazardous, slippery road conditions.

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The Corps Marshal, FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, explained that driving in the rain can be risky because one’s visibility is reduced and there are usually hazardous and slippery conditions on the road.

To ensure safe transit, motorists are advised to meticulously check their vehicles before embarking on journeys. This includes ensuring windows and windscreens are clean both inside and out. Essential checks also extend to headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and tail lights. Furthermore, the functionality of windscreen wipers must be verified, and drivers are reminded to keep their lights on during the day and night whenever rain begins.

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Motorists, he noted, are always urged to take precautionary measures while driving in order to ensure they reach their destinations safely.

Mohammed stressed the importance of reducing speed during rainfall, advocating for the use of common-sense speed limits due to slippery road surfaces. He also emphasized the critical role of tires, noting they are the vehicle's sole point of contact with the road. Adequate tire grip, or traction, is essential for maintaining control.

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The lights should be on during the day and at night, whenever rain starts dropping.

In line with these safety directives, FRSC commanding officers nationwide have been instructed to prioritize calm traffic management, enhance public enlightenment campaigns, and improve the checking of wipers. The FRSC implores the motoring public to "drive to stay alive."

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Motorists are also advised to reduce their speed during this time and apply the common sense speed limit.