Introduction to Road Safety
Women travelling with their husbands should be co-drivers instead of rubbing powder, looking at mirrors and adjusting headgears, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised. The Costain Unit Commander of FRSC in Lagos State, Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The Role of Women in Road Safety
According to Okelola, women sitting in front, making observations, cautioning and advising their husbands while driving will minimise road accidents. He noted that most times, wives do not pay attention to the driving attitude of their husbands, instead engaging in making up and tying headgears in the car, or concentrating on their phones and not minding their surroundings.
Safe Driving Practices
He urged wives to be observant and caution their husbands when speeding and exhibiting other forms of reckless driving. Okelola emphasized that driving above 100km per hour is dangerous and appealed to motorists to abide by road traffic rules and regulations to ensure road safety. He also appealed to them to ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on a trip.
Traffic Offences and Age Requirements
The official said that overloading, excessive speeding, and driving without a licence remain traffic offences, among others. He emphasized that 18 years is the minimum age requirement for driving and noted that 26 years is the minimum age requirement for driving for commercial purposes. He added that the maximum age is 65 years.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the FRSC has advised women travelling with their husbands to be co-drivers and help minimize road accidents by being observant and cautioning their husbands when necessary. Motorists are also urged to abide by road traffic rules and regulations, ensure their vehicles are in good condition, and avoid traffic offences such as overloading and excessive speeding.
FAQs
Q: What is the minimum age requirement for driving?
A: The minimum age requirement for driving is 18 years.
Q: What is the minimum age requirement for driving for commercial purposes?
A: The minimum age requirement for driving for commercial purposes is 26 years.
Q: What is the maximum age limit for driving?
A: The maximum age limit for driving is 65 years.
Q: What are some traffic offences that motorists should avoid?
A: Some traffic offences that motorists should avoid include overloading, excessive speeding, and driving without a licence.
