The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) in Gombe State has advised motorists to drive carefully during the rainy season to prevent road traffic accidents.
The Sector Commander of FRSC, Kuteb Galadima, said the warning became necessary because the rate of road traffic accidents was always high during the rainy season.
During the rainy season we have a lot of accidents because drivers fail to do those things that they are supposed to do.
“For example, their wipers, their brakes, tyres, lighting systems, all these things must be made to be functional at all times.
“During the rainy season they have to maintain the normal speed limit as outlined in the highway code.”
Galadima also advised motorists to ensure that their vehicles were properly maintained.
“It doesn’t mean that when the Federal Road Safety Corps tells you that you have a limit of 100 kilometer per hour, you must exhaust it in spite of the condition of the road.
“When there is rain you must make sure that you reduce your speed.”
According to him, the rainy season always comes with sand stones that can impair the driver’s view.
“When you notice such things, you should park and wait for it to clear, then you can continue on your journey.”
The commander also warned motorists to look out for fallen trees on the road to ensure safe driving.
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