•Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to exercise caution while driving in the rain to ensure safe arrival at their destinations.
The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Mohammed Shehu, issued the warning in a statement by the spokesman, Assistant Corps Marshal Olusegun Ogungbemide.
The Corps Marshal explained that driving in the rain can be risky due to reduced visibility and hazardous, slippery road conditions.
He said: “The windshield wiper and blades should also be checked for proper functioning. A situation where Drivers use towels to improvise for wipers while on transit is not acceptable.
“The lights should be on during the day and at night, whenever rain starts dropping. Motorists are also advised to reduce their speed during this time and apply the common sense speed limit. Particularly because the road surface is often slippery.
“They are also admonished to ensure that their tyres are not worn out for adequate grip on the road. Vehicle tyres are amongst the most crucial elements, and the only part that is in connection to the road ,that is why the condition tyre is very essential.”
The Corps Marshal, therefore, directed Commanding Officers to increase public enlightenment and improve enforcement of wipers and tyres during this season.
