It’s no news that many people plan Christmas road trips. However, road travel during the last four months of the year, or the ’ember’ months, has been perceived as dangerous.
This could be because of the high volume of interstate travel during that period. The peak of this movement is seen in December. During this period, there is a high record of hold-ups almost on every major expressway.
https://healthfacts.ng/boxing-day-5-healthy-gift-ideas-you-certainly-didnt-think-of/Considering the heightened security situation in the country, how can you stay secure while traveling home to spend the festivities with your loved ones?
Tip 1: Ensure Your Vehicles Are In Good Condition
Traveling by road requires long hours of driving. Therefore, you need to ensure that your vehicle is up to the task. Endeavor to check the brake fluid, tires, and engine oil. It’s essential to start the journey with a full fuel tank and plan to top up the tank if necessary. If you’re traveling via public transport, you have the right to ensure that you do all proper checks before starting the trip.
Tip 2: Avoid Travelling By Night
We all know it’s more efficient to travel longer distances by night, e.g., from the northern part of the country to the southern part. However, it is advisable to avoid traveling at night during this period. Traveling at night will limit your access to emergency care, make traveling on already bad roads difficult, and leave you susceptible to attack on the road.
Tip 3: Keep An Eye On the Opposite Lane
When on the road, keep watch for traffic in the opposite lane. If you’ve driven for about 5 or 10 minutes and there’s still no traffic coming from the opposite lane, there could be a danger or a disturbance up ahead.
Which of these tips will you practice?
Look out for part 2 on the blog!
Till my next post,
Dr. Omotola Oke.
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