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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by NemzySeries(m): 7:44am On Jan 13, 2017 |
MyMouth:dos ones are naturally unrepentant 2 legged annoying beings 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by hardbody: 7:48am On Jan 13, 2017 |
Point 4 above is so apt. I always hold the view that accidents don't just happen, they are caused, either by action or inaction. Whatever happens while you are driving, if you maintain a normal speed, remain alert and can take split seconds decision, chances are very high that you can manage whatever the road throws at you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by dallyemmy: 7:48am On Jan 13, 2017 |
5.Never take alcohol or any of such stimulants because they reduce your alertness a great deal. Alcohol and stimulants relax the body and reduces concentration. Sometimes when you take heavy food you would notice that your alertness has reduced a great deal also! 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by AareOgbuefi: 8:03am On Jan 13, 2017 |
Finally a sensible topic worth reading! Nice one op 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by mejai(m): 8:13am On Jan 13, 2017 |
12; if on a long trip, leave banana and groundnut alone. It reduces alertness. 13; If d person sitting in front with u n.a. heavy sleeper...... kindly stop and ask him to get something for u. zoom off once he/she leaves d car. (dey will infect u with sleep o) ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by femi4: 8:15am On Jan 13, 2017 |
agbajesaid:lol....you mean your engine worked on little or no oil |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by eaglechild: 8:15am On Jan 13, 2017 |
If a vehicle is trying to overtake one on a single lane and is in a compromising position, it is safer to slow down and let it, especially if you notice an oncoming vehicle. (No matter how annoying the overtaking driver is). Also same applies to the oncoming vehicle who should slow down. Refusal to do so is a common cause of fatal head on collisions which a simple ego break can prevent. 2 Likes |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by agbajesaid(m): 8:21am On Jan 13, 2017 |
femi4:no water in the radiator & i didn't check the temperature guage on the dashboard. I would have noticed if not for the chit chat i was having with the ladies in the car. Well, when the engine knocked, we were towed together. 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by femi4: 8:23am On Jan 13, 2017 |
agbajesaid:lmao |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by bishopkay: 8:29am On Jan 13, 2017 |
If I may add, your right side mirrors should be your friend if you drive in an area with a high concentration of okada and keke. Especially in a hostile and impatient city like warri and Ughelli in Delta State. Those niggas overtake from anywhere and everywhere. And if you are not careful, you may knock someone down before u know it |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by professore(m): 8:52am On Jan 13, 2017 |
Nice tips. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by freshbear(m): 9:31am On Jan 13, 2017 |
merrywheels: |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by streetzdreamz(m): 10:06am On Jan 13, 2017 |
nice piece op, number 6 caused a crash two days ago which claimed a passengers life. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Kakamorufu(m): 10:12am On Jan 13, 2017 |
ofemigeorge:Eyah. sorry o |
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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by koolkamzzy(m): 10:30am On Jan 13, 2017 |
Mhen same mistake I made yesterday.. My Check-engine light came on 2 mins into the drive but I was rushing to go out and ignored it...No Water in the Radiator... Gasket Burnt, Radiator gone, couldn't get to where I was rushing to and almost got towed by this Local Govt tout... Gonna Cost me 50K this recession January. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() agbajesaid: |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by davit: 10:38am On Jan 13, 2017 |
I still wonder why Nigerians call "indicators" "trafficators"! No word as" trafficators" or trafficate in English. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by agbajesaid(m): 11:02am On Jan 13, 2017 |
koolkamzzy:sebi your own was gasket, mine was worse. 3 of the 4 piston melted into the engine. I had to change the whole engine. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Nobody: 11:46am On Jan 13, 2017 |
@merrywheels I was driving one day and the car switched off while I was in control. Wen I notice the car was off I tried to use the brake but It was not working at all. I was in panic mode until I decided to use gear to stop the car. Why did this happen? I don't know how to driver cause nobody teach me, I just sabi am by mysef. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by koolkamzzy(m): 12:07pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
Chai! They will be working on my engine today, I hope it doesn't get worst. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() agbajesaid: |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Nobody: 12:17pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
many driver are guilty of 7-10 They Dont Even Know What The Instrument Cluster Is, How To read it or use their mirrors. women use car mirrors for make up. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Nobody: 12:20pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
agbajesaid:instead of checking ur car temp u were checking a woman's breast. |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by agbajesaid(m): 12:39pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
kaeforum:how u take know. You are a soothsayer 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by blunt2dcore(m): 12:40pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
davit: Are you using a village dictionary? Check this out! Trafficator: (plural trafficators) 1.A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction that it is about to turn 2.A semaphore device with a steady light that served the same purpose on early vehicles synonyms blinker (informal) directional directional signal indicator (British, Australian) turn indicator turn signal (mostly US) 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by rapthugx(m): 4:21pm On Jan 13, 2017 |
davit: Not correct.
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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by shotuns: 12:47am On Jan 15, 2017 |
In addition to that, always look over your shoulder to cover your blind spot, there are situations where you can't see the coming vehicle even with your side mirror. Better be safe than sorry. Kiakia: |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 3:20pm On Jan 29, 2018 |
Happy new year people ! |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 4:11pm On Apr 21, 2018 |
Read up! |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by fleksy: 8:53pm On Apr 21, 2018 |
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Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 6:59am On Apr 23, 2018 |
Go!! |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by Originalsly: 8:11am On Apr 23, 2018 |
Nice write up.Being a professional driver.....I would like to add distractive driving...texting/reading texts and using hand held phones are like the worse....the driver becomes a zombie behind the wheel...all.caught up in what he is texting/reading....or in the call... like totally unaware of what is going on on the road. On looking in the rear view mirrors before overtaking....a driver should really be glancing in the mirrors as often as possible....he should be like streaming the traffic behind him... if he has to overtake...or make an emergency change of lane...he'll already know if it is safe. On knowing your braking power..... always....always consider the braking power of the vehicle infront and behind you....the one infront. ..if a newer model car than yours...it will more likely have a shorter stopping distance...keep back some more. The one behind you...if it's an older car...a truck..danfo...it will more likely have a longer stopping distance...give enough warning that you are braking...do not stop sharply if you don't want your vehicle be smashed in the back. 1 Like |
Re: Avoid Common Driving Errors by merrywheels(m): 6:55pm On May 26, 2018 |
Originalsly:lovely |
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