The Federal Road Safety Corps says it is taking steps to enforce a ban on the use of food-based and substandard sealing pastes used by technicians to fix tyres in the country. This, it said, was part of measure to prevent the loss of lives as a result of tyre blowouts. In a statement by its Head, Media Relations and […]
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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has charged its officers to be civil in the discharge of their duties. Mr Hyginus Omeje, the Lagos Sector Commander of the Corps, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that the corps had always taken advantage of every available opportunity to sensitise its […]
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While the FRSC’s free safety checks continue across the country, with a future possibility of clampdown on users of fairly used tyres, the popular Tokunbo tyre market on Alhaji Amusa Street, Mushin, Lagos, is still booming with business activities. On a visit to the place recently, a 40-ft container, laden with Tokunbo tyres was seen offloading. Buyers were on hand, […]
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The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi has applauded the Federal Government for resumption of work on Lagos-Ibadan expressway and other major roads across the country following the recent mobilization of the contractors, assuring that the Corps is determined to ensure that safety measures are observed in the construction areas. He said this would […]
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In terms of best practices, there are several things every Fleet Manager should consider implementing, regardless of the immediate challenge they may be facing. From excessive idling, to speeding or preventive maintenance and fuel consumption, there are five universal practices and procedures that can help every fleet improve safety while also increasing efficiency and lowering costs.
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A defensive driver is a safe driver, and that is especially important for fleets and the companies they serve. From sedan to truck fleets, drivers need to know how to properly handle a vehicle, and they need to have sound judgment when presented with road obstacles or reckless drivers. “Defensive driving is driving to save lives, time, and money, despite […]
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– Do not cut abruptly in front of a long vehicle – Do not pull in front of a vehicle unless you can see the whole front of the vehicle in your rear view mirror – Pay close attention to the large vehicle’s turn signals because trucks make wide left turns; they need to swing to the right before turning […]
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INTRODUCTION In an automobile fire outbreak, there is a common erroneous belief that outbreak of fire is inevitable and in most cases cannot be salvaged. This is not true as majority of automobile fire outbreak could be avoided or controlled but only if certain simple precautions are observed, so that the damage or loss associated with fire disaster could be […]
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Truck driving in the rain is more dangerous than swimming in shark-infested waters. Joking aside, being caught in a rainstorm is serious business and should be handled in a professional, levelheaded manner. The truth is, thousands of truckers die every year all over the world and vehicle collisions are one of the top five reasons. Keep on reading to stay […]
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Driving in the rain can be a scary thing, and in the night, it is even worse. It is difficult to see out of the window, and the other car’s lights seem to make it worse. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting into an accident when it is raining.
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Although Ramadan offers believers spiritual elevation and health benefits, but fasting also does have physical effects on the human body, particularly where Ramadan coincides with the height of extreme weather which could impact driving ability adversely. On a sunny day for instance, it can easily lead to dehydration and fatigue. Fasting can cause temporary low blood sugar which will drastically […]
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The Hidden Costs of “Small” Collisions If they’re just scratches and dings, what’s the big deal? Fixed/stationary object collisions and backing collisions, while typically occurring at very low speed, can still be costly. The fact is the truck itself usually only sustains the scratches and dents due to the low speeds associated with these collisions. The same cannot be said […]
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