Avoid dangerous overtaking (passing). Only overtake when it is necessary and when you know you can complete it without over-speeding and without causing problem for the oncoming vehicles. Don’t block fast (passing) lanes.
- Always obey the following-distance rules especially when there is free movement of vehicles and on expressways. Avoid tailgating when driving. Increase the following-distance on wet and rough roads.
- Drivers must be in good health with the right level of energy.
- Always monitor the traffic ahead, behind and on the sides with special attention on commercial motorcycles (Okada).
- When driving in the night, you must always watch out for traffic signs, parked vehicles, pedestrians, and other road users. Drive more slowly in the night than during the daylight taking note of the need to make room for adequate braking distance.
- Master the defensive driving technique and be safety conscious at all times because life has no duplicate.
- Don’t form illegal lane. Be patient and keep to the main lanes no matter the traffic situation.
- Don’t drive against the traffic (one way).
- Always obey the traffic light and be cautious, having it in mind that the other driver on the other side may disobey the traffic light.
- Whenever you get to a cross-road or junction, you must stop and watch all the sides to ensure that it is safe for you to proceed. Always follow this step whether there is stop sign there or not.
- Avoid overloading because it affects the balance and braking distance of a vehicle.
- Car drivers should as much as possible avoid driving in – between two articulated vehicles.
- Avoid cutting sharply into the front of articulated vehicles.
- Always keep your eyes moving, capturing the big picture of events around you. This further boosts your hazard perception skills.
- Don’t speed on service lanes.
- Obey the pedestrian or zebra crossing rules. That is, stop at zebra crossing lines for pedestrians to cross before proceeding.
- Beware of animals on the roads
- Don’t drive with full beam (full light in the night especially when facing oncoming vehicles).
- Avoid making u – turn on roads without median
- When you are approaching on intersection, it is always better to move to the right lane.
- Don’t make a u-turn before roundabout simply because there is enough space to do so. It is a safety risk.
- Beware of manholes, potholes or Traffic holes on the roads.
- Beware of parked or abandoned vehicles on the roads.
- Beware of vehicles carrying unladen loads.
- Don’t change lanes at road intersections
- Always obey the right – of – way rules.
- Be awake to avoid sudden braking.
- Don’t stop on the road. Move safety to the road kerb or any designated parking lot.
- Always remember the arithmetic of speed bearing in mind that there is no justification for rushing or impatience when driving.
Do a proper journey planning and be safety conscious. It is the person that arrive safely and alive that can tell stories.
- Be conscious of hydroplaning particularly when driving during the raining season. Use good tyres and adjust your speed appropriately.
- Avoid reverse driving on the road. If you miss your way, it is safer to make use of the next exit.
- Be conscious of the blind spots and make sure you stay away from other vehicles’ blind spots while you also watch out for your own vehicle’s blind spots.