By Eugene Herbert The release of dashcam footage from the horrific Vanderbijlpark crash in South Africa, which claimed the lives of 14 schoolchildren, reignited an uncomfortable but necessary conversation about road safety. For Nigerians, the tragedy feels painfully familiar. From fatal crashes on the Benin–Ore Road to near misses on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, such as…
EUGENE HERBERT The festive season in Nigeria means long-distance travel, late-night parties, church programmes, family visits and, sadly, more fatigue-related crashes. Long journeys on highways like Lagos–Ibadan, Abuja–Kaduna, Benin–Ore or Enugu–Onitsha become even riskier when drivers push themselves beyond their limits. Driver fatigue doesn’t hit you at once. It creeps in gradually, with your body…
Are you fed up with frequent swerving around potholes and praying that your car will make it to its destination in one piece? Roads in many African countries, including Nigeria and South Africa are notorious for being in declining condition, with potholes being one of the most common road hazards that drivers face. For instance,…
EUGENE HERBERT This year, Easter weekend does not fall during the school holidays. Consequently, many families may have to restrict their travels to the four-day long weekend only. As a result, many drivers may be much more vulnerable to fatigued driving. There are a few things that drivers can do to prevent driving while tired….
