The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has released ten tips that would help Nigerians to improve their driving skills and operate their vehicles more successfully. These tips are useful for both learners and experts alike.
TIP ONEIf you have access to vehicles of different makes and models, switch them often. This way you’ll be working on driving as a whole, not on driving a specific car.
TIP TWOFind a training lot. A disused airfield is the best idea, because it has long straight stretches (the runway), corners (turn way to runway entrance) and wide open spaces (the area in front of the hangars). If you are not so lucky as to have a disused airfield nearby, you may look for these three things separately. You may use abandoned country roads and disused parking lots that measure at least 50 by 50 feet.
TIP THREEWhen you practice, focus not on the driving itself, but on feeling the behaviour of the vehicle. This includes lateral stability, acceleration, braking distance, etc. When you learn how to feel the vehicle, you’ll be able to drive anything at its verge.
TIP FOURThink of any hypothetical situation you may encounter, e.g flat tire, high-speed under-/over steer, pursuit driving, etc. Think what you must do in that particular case, then get in the car and do it. Make a note of your weak points and work to improve them.
TIP FIVEHandbrake turning is not only for showing off. It’s the best way to correct high-speed under steer. It’s also useful on icy roads. It gives you confidence on rough road.
TIP SIXPractice emergency stopping. If your car has ABS, disable it when you practice.
TIP SEVENIdentify each dangerous situation when you drive and remember it. Then, when you have the time, think of what you could’ve done better and practice the preventive measures and maneuvers.
TIP EIGHTLearn to drive backwards using only the side view mirrors. Once you get the knack of it, it’s one of the most useful skills a driver can have.
TIP NINEPractice emergency in-turn braking. Do it in a wide empty space, not on the road.
TIP TENTest the brakes soon after you start down the road.
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