Killer Airbag : Toyota Warns Vehicle Owners To Stop Driving Corola, Matrix, Others

Toyota Motor  said on Monday it is urging the owners of 50,000 older vehicles to get immediate recall repairs, because an air bag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists. The Japanese automaker said the “Do Not Drive” advisory covers some 2003-2004 model year Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and 2004-2005 RAV4s with Takata air bag inflators….

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Road Accidents Kill Over 5000 in Nigeria – FRSC

No fewer than 5,081 people were killed in Road Crashes in 2023 nationwide, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has disclosed. According to FRSC, this is against 6,456 in 2022, representing 21 per cent reduction. The Corps Marshal, Dauda Ali-Biu disclosed this on Monday, in Abuja, during a media briefing to mark the end of…

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FRSC Warns Motorists against Phone Calls on Wheels

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists to avoid answering and making phone calls while driving. Or face the wrath of the law. The Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State command, Adeoye Irelewuyi, who gave the warning through  the state’s Corps Ag Public Education Officer, Commander Margret Onabe, said…

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Eye Opener: 10 Facts about Drowsy Driving

EUGENE HERBERT Recent research shows fatigued driving can be just as, and potentially even more dangerous, than driving under the influence. One of the reasons for this is because of the lack of awareness that many drivers have about just how risky it is and even an underestimation of one’s level of drowsiness. This emphasises…

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