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10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by autojosh: 1:06pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
I personally avoid “Okada”(motorcycle or motorbike) as much as I can .But some situations come up where you just can not do without these guys . For some people its an everyday affair and very few people take their safety into consideration. Today I would be giving you some tips on how to ensure your safety when boarding an Okada. 1.Make Sure He Is Not Drunk This is more than important ,it should be your first check.Observe closely , at the first sign of alcohol back off !!,even if he looks completely sober. 2.Consider Mature Men This is debatable,but its safe to say that real men and not boys are more responsible .Usually between the age bracket of 30 and 45,they are always cautious of their speed and most times obey traffic laws compared to the younger ones.After all, they have kids at home and they don’t want to die . 3.Be The Only Passenger If You Can Its safer to be the only passenger.And I know many of the Okada men would not agree,but its safer. 4.Learn To Caution The Rider If he is over-speeding and taking dangerous maneuvers and overtaking both big and small, with reckless abandon ,speak up !. 5.Avoid Okada At Night I know some people would protest at this.But its safer to avoid okada at night .A tricycle would suffice. 6.Avoid Boarding Okada On Major And Express Roads Cars move faster on such roads ,and bikes are more prone to accidents in such scenarios. 7.Pregnant And Nursing Mothers Should Stay Away !! Yeah I said it ,its just too dangerous .In the event of even a slight fall ,the aftermath could be fatal.Don’t also back your babies on an Okada . 8.Be Careful With Dangling Clothes And Accessories Trust me it could be fatal. Picture this :An Okada is moving fast,and passes by a stationary vehicle and your beautiful dress or ear piece or hair is dangling in the air and it gets hooked to the stationary vehicle. I am sure you have a good imagination ,play the scenario slowly in your head . 9.Never Leave Kids Alone At The Back Without An Adult Except the kid is holding the riders waist firmly .But I see a lot Nigerian parents sending Okada men to pick their children from school(sometimes up to 4 of them on one bike !!!).Its very risky. 10.I Think Helmets Should Come Back This is really not a tip,more of a suggestion, because the use of helmets in Nigeria has proven almost impossible .Due to hygiene concerns and other reasons it has continually failed .But note that it is still safe to have an helmet on when you are on a bike . What do you think ?,have something to add ?. Disagree with a point ? Lets hear from you. By Donald3d https://autojosh.com/10-tips-to-help-you-stay-safe-when-boarding-okada/ Cc Lalasticlala Mynd44 Ishilove Marpol Semid4lyfe Obinoscopy 19 Likes
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by bazzyblings: 1:13pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
I dedicate this space to The God of Shiloh ... can I get 100 likes for Baba God ... happy new month 57 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Donald7610: 1:13pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity. The journey is more important than the lives? 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by oviejnr(m): 1:13pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
K 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by holuwatobhy(m): 1:14pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
what is okada? |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Alitair(m): 1:14pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Nice one. Bike accidents though. |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by CplusJason: 1:14pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Don't distract him with Nigeria problems in the name of having national conversation or debate. Avoid Hausa bike rider's. 5 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Nobody: 1:15pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
And this made front page? Nawao! |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by AgbenuAnna(f): 1:15pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
God save us |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Silentscreamer(f): 1:15pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Nice tips |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Mrsorogate: 1:15pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Ok |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by MrGreenMavro: 1:17pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
The Basic safety precaution when boarding okada or keke Napep 1. Always ask if he has seat belt, and make sure you use them when you are on the bike. 2. Make sure you seat at the owners corner 3. If the bike man is an Aboki man, Tell him MAZA MAZA as soon as you climb the bike, If the bike man is an Afonja (identified by their charasteristic wicked tribal marks), Tell him KIA KIA datsall for now...i will update you, when PMB comes back from honey moon in london 2 Likes |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Nobody: 1:17pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
bazzyblings:Olé alagbari. Wetin Baba God won use the likes do 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Sammypedro18(m): 1:17pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Make sure dBike man knows exactly d location/place your going to 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Afam4eva(m): 1:17pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
The age of okada riders keep decreasing by the day. Most okada riders these days are very young and mostly from the north. Some years back i used to look for those elderly Yoruba babas. Those guys are the safest. But these Hausa boys can carry you to cotonou with bike if you're ready and they're very reckless. Na god go save person. 1 Like |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by aldo19: 1:18pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
you can never be safe on a Nigerian Okada. You can argue with dangote trailers if you want to |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Goahead(m): 1:19pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
I still believe in complete ban of okada!! Say NO to turning our cities to Hanoi. |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Hashimyussufamao(m): 1:20pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Don't check live score on okada |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Tgold1(m): 1:22pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
good one nigg |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Chimaritoponcho: 1:23pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
franciskaine:So this is not frontpage worthy 4 Likes
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by ogawisdom(m): 1:23pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Oka gini |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by gurunlocker: 1:27pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Only God saves... |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by seangy4konji: 1:27pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
lol.... thank God. |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by fufuNegusi(m): 1:34pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
I drive or take a taxi POVERTY NA BASTARD
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Kimikazi2: 1:40pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
holuwatobhy:Eyan Gifty..... |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by jjbest123(m): 1:48pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
GreenMavro:
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Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by viki84(m): 1:56pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
Always fasten your seatbelt when you board an okada |
Re: 10 Tips To Help You Stay Safe When Boarding Okada by Nobody: 1:57pm On Mar 02, 2017 |
go to igbobi and see the number of okada accidents victims. don't ride bikes when other means of transport are available. if you can't do without it, use helmets. |
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