The way traffic accidents are increasing in Nigeria is getting alarming ,the funny thing is that most of it can be avoided .The question is what can we do about it ? .

1.Fix The Bad Roads
This is more than obvious ,the bad roads have to be fixed .Huge pot holes are still visible on some major roads .To reduce accidents ,first the government has to get the roads fixed .

2.Traffic Lights
Its so sad that some major areas in Lagos for example ,don’t still have traffic lights in round-abouts and junctions.When the traffic lights are there,some of them don’t even work.To prevent accidents traffic lights need to work and using them have to be enforced.A lot of folks skip traffic lights and are not penalized for it ,because there is no adequate monitoring system (cameras) .

3.Truck Restrictions
Out of every 10 accidents about 6 are linked to trucks and tankers .Trucks and tankers should be restricted to move only at night .It would drastically reduce accidents on the road.

4.Use Of Trains
Trains are more safer according to statistics,the possibility of a train getting involved an accident is very low.Trains should be used especially for flammable substances.I think they should also be used to transport livestock,I am tired of seeing cows loose their lives .I know there is inadequate railway channels to accommodate this plans ,so adequate railway system should be put in place as well.

5.Restriction Of Herdsmen
This dudes just do any how and in some major roads , they come out from nowhere with their cows .There are cases where it has caused accidents.If there are restrictions on certain roads(especially major roads) it would help.

6.Imposing Maintenance
I know this sounds crazy ,but what if maintenance on a regular basis is imposed ,it would drastically reduce the rate of accidents .To make it more effective ,there should be a steep fine for defaulters .

7.Speed Limiters
I think speed limiters would also help a lot especially in Danfo buses .

I know you have some things to add ,kindly comment and share too.

https://autojosh.com/opinion-6-ways-accidents-can-reduced-nigeria/

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I support

i concur.bt y is dis topic twice on frontpage?

even people wey dey go by air still de get accident

Holy crap

Op. u forgot to Include the Testing of the Brains of Lagos Danfo Drivers?

Out of every 10 accidents about 6 are linked to trucks and tankers .Trucks and tankers should be restricted to move only at night .It would drastically reduce accidents on the road.

really?

Good one Autojosh

cc the Presidency

cc FRSC

cc FERMA

Nice. OP please tweet to government. Both at the top, state and local.

We go dey pray for here may them hear am
It is well

Overhauling the Police force

FuckBuhari:
8. Less thoughts of MMM while driving

Lol
Dat wont b possible for now

Take less ALOMO.......

You forgot to add one very critical issue which is the issuing of driving license process. Even a cripple can get a driver license in this country as far as he can pay money. Many licensed drivers are not qualified to drive if proper tests are conducted.

Enforce speed limit. Our frsc should have a machine for checking speed limit of every vehicle plying both federal and state roads. Defaulters should be made to pay huge fines

Most accidents are caused by over speeding, if only drivers maintain speed limits we will record less accidents.

9. Stop all girls from wearing bum short and skirts with open boobs like Cosy Orjiakor while walking on our roads. This is the number one cause of accidents on our roads.

9. Ban our girls from wearing bum shorts, skirts with open breast while walking on our roads. This is the number one cause of accident.

AutoJoshNG:
The way traffic accidents are increasing in Nigeria is getting alarming ,the funny thing is that most of it can be avoided .The question is what can we do about it ? .

1.Fix The Bad Roads
This is more than obvious ,the bad roads have to be fixed .Huge pot holes are still visible on some major roads .To reduce accidents ,first the government has to get the roads fixed .

Leave the bad roads. Most accidents in this part of the world (Nigeria) is due to excessive speeds and reckless driving. Bad roads would curb the zeal to speed!

Good

It should not be limited but also Include:

FRSC/VIO should reform driving schools and only issue licence to professionals in the field to operate such.


Reformation or retraining of FRSC/VIO on the need to only give driving license to only people who have passed through driving school.

Finally, all drivers should have original driving license not through the back door which encourages quack drivers on the road.

the 2 major causes of accidents in naija are BAD ROADs and OVER-SPEEDING.....and d way to reduce overspeeding: put bumps where necessarry, impose d use of speed limiters, punish/fine people who excede the speed limit heavily..................................

lanre80:

It should not be limited but also Include:

FRSC/VIO should reform driving schools and only issue licence to professionals in the field to operate such.


Reformation or retraining of FRSC/VIO on the need to only give driving license to only people who have passed through driving school.

Finally, all drivers should have original driving license not through the back door which encourages quack drivers on the road.

And must have passed a strict test! And renewal test (may be less elaborate than first one) every 10 years. And a penalty point system that goes to a special database (with biometric info included) that FRSC/Police can call up to check.

But for all that to work Nigeria needs to be better organised & corruption drastically reduced first.