The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Anambra State, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno, has again cautioned motorists and other road users to be ne extra careful while on road especially during these ember months.
Corps Commander l Asekhaun who oave the advice while speaking on measures to ensure safer road use during the ember months, stressed that the period should not be seen as a time for road crashes.
She maintained that road Crashes can be prevented by obeying traffic rules, being watchful while on road, taking good care of vehicles and avoiding dangerous driving.
Corps Commander Asekhauno noted that the ember months are like every other months of the year, but usually witness increased human and vehicular activities as people travel to visit loved ones, engage in businesses and make preparations for Christmas.
She further observed that the increased traffic makes the roads more challenging because the number of vehicles increases while the available road space remains the same.
The Sector Commander, therefore, urged motorists who are bringing out vehicles that have been parked for long period to service them thoroughly before embarking on journeys.
She alsyadvised motorists to check their vehicles’ lighting systems, engine oil, tyres and other critical components, noting that some drivers only discover that their headlights are faulty when they are already on the road at night.
Corps Commander Asekhauno advised motorists travelling long distances to take regular breaks, stressing that drivers should stop after about four hours, come down from their vehicles and stretch their legs.
She cautioned drivers against continuing a journey when fatigued, advising them to park at a safe location and take a nap before continuing their journey.
The FRSC boss, discouraged night journeys when possible and urged motorists to be considerate of other road users, pointing out that defensive driving remains essential to ensuring personal safety and that of other road users.
Furthermore, she advised motorists to have functional fire extinguishers in their vehicles, particularly in the boot, for use during emergencies.
Corps Commander Asekhauno urged members of the public to make proper use of the FRSC toll-free emergency number 122, whenever they require assistance or need to report an emergency on the highway.
She stressed that the ember months should not be seen as a period of inevitable road crashes, but as a time when every road user must take greater responsibility for safety.
