FEMALE DRIVERS - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The preponderance of men in the society has not limited women to possession of cars and usage of road. Because of lifestyle and work commitments a large number of women now move from much greater distances than ever before.

In the history of Nigeria, the first female to own and drive a car is the Doyen of female rights, regarded as "The Mother of Africa."  Her full name was FumilayoRansome-Kuti. Described as "The Lioness of Lisabi" for her leadership of the women of the Egba clan. Kuti was the mother of the activists Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a musician; Beko Ransome-Kuti, a doctor; and professor Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a doctor and a former health minister of Nigeria. She was also grandmother to musicians Seun Kuti and Femi Kuti.

In the insurance industry women are regarded as “safer” drivers and less likely to be in a road accident. In the concurrent settings, female drives cars, “kekenapep” even Bikes. It can however be for personal or commercial purposes. Even though all motorist needs to be vigilant and discreet regarding road usage. There are precautions that could enhance the safety of all drivers – especially female drivers.

The points listed below will help increase the security consciousness of female drivers:

Grab your keys out of your bag as you approach your car, but do not use remote locking until you are at the vehicle. Always check before you get in that there is no one hiding inside, then ensure all doors are locked as soon as you are safely in.

Before setting on a long car trip, be sure your vehicle is in prime condition and have it serviced regularly by a reputable garage. Check the tyre condition and pressure regularly, also don’t forget to check the spare, change the oil on a regular basis. Learn to jump-start the battery and change a wiper blade so you won’t risk being a damsel in distress.

Avoid driving when you are tired, avoid alcohol and caffeinated drinks. It is most likely people take caffeinated beverages to stay awake while using the highway, you probably might stay awake but may wander cause of its effect.Take breaks couple of hours, if need be, stretch legs by walking around.

Make sure you have a Car safety kit in case you suffer a breakdown. Don't wait until fuel hits E on refuel at an unfamiliar road, you might not know when the next gas station appears. Make sure the fuel is refilled before embarking on any journey.

There should be high alertness and focus while driving or out and about. If you visit a cash point or a supermarket, make sure all doors are locked. When you return to your car, if you are suspicious of any movement or car parked blocking your car do not approach the car. Return to the shopping Centre and ask the guards to walk you back to your car. Safety is better than being sorry. Observe traffic laws and when you approach the light, try to position your car in the middle of the road beside the central white line. Distance from the pavement will deter car jackers.

Keep valuables -Laptop, handbag, mobile phones - out of sight. Looking expensive by wearing jewelries or designer watches while driving, can unwittingly encourage thieves. If you are suspicious of being tracked, drive to the nearest police station or busy place to get help, if there is none, drive to the nearest convenience Centre, don’t underrate strength in numbers.

If you have to pull over, never park on the shoulder or in the breakdown lane. Avoid cutting in front of someone, changing lanes too fast and not using signals may cause an accident or upset other drivers.Leave enough space to pull out from behind the car you are following.Ignore banters with roadusers to prevent road rage.Avoid assumptions that other road users are perfect, they can make costly mistakes.

Make sure babies are well strapped to the seat belt, avoid sitting children at front of the vehicle. In case of accident the airbag can suffocate children. Keep your children - in - car seat in the middle of the back seat.

The prevalence of great map apps on smart phones has been able to help road users from getting lost cause it displays location and guides. Additionally, you can install a tracking app so family and friends can know your whereabouts especially when it's late.If you don't have access to a smartphone, maybe your vehicle has an in-built navigation system or an old flip phone point being, you are probably going to have something at your fingertips that is GPS-enabled and data-connected.

In conclusion, we would like to commend our female drivers on the caution they usually display on our roads. May these recommendations contribute to increased safety awareness sharing our roads. For maintenance of your cars, Car Parts Nigeria is here to serve you and all your automobile complaints. Visit www.carpartsnigeria.com  or call 09099995678 for your car maintenance, servicing (with close proximity to your location) and other issues pertaining to your automobile. We offer the greatest satisfaction to our customers.

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