Addax HSSE Week (WORKSHOP ON TRANSPORT SAFETY)
| In view of the recent amendments to the Road Traffic Act and other ancillary laws, senior officials of LASTMA and FRSC, on Wednesday, 25 March,2009 gave talks on Transport Safety in general and immediate consequences of the amendments as a guide to managing encounters with LASTMA / FRSC officials. The talks took place in Addax Petroleum’s Head Office in Victoria Island, Lagos. |
Summary of the presentation on Transport Safety
- Give correct, adequate and advance notice about your intentions to other road users.
- Do not assume anything you cannot see for yourself.
- Be prepared for unexpected and unsignalled stopping.
- Never assume another driver’s response will be the same as yours in any given situation.
- Never assume other drivers are as skillful as you.
- Always wear your seat-belt.
- Drive at an appropriate speed for the road conditions.
- Bear in mind that the aim of being on the road is to move from one place to the other safely.
- Avoid getting into situations where your safety depends on the response of another driver or vehicle.
- Always be aware of your area of safety.
- Always anticipate possible dangers.
Posted: April 6th, 2009 under News, Safety.
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