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Create a clear 40-second or longer HD road-use video using any script from the KnowRoad script list.
- Videos should be sent/submitted with its Script ID to our DM or email address.
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#Nigeria #KnowRoad #Traffic #Lagos #porthacourt #outlier #DriveSafe
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You are driving and a heavy downpour starts. What is the correct way to make your car visible to others?
βA) Turn on hazard lights (double indicators)
B) Turn on low-beam headlights
βDrop your answer! The wrong choice causes daily crashes in Nigeria. ππ
@FRSCNigeria
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If you answered A, you are a danger to yourself and every road user. Open your eyes and ears now!! π¦»π¦»Hazard lights are for stationary, broken-down vehicles. If you drive with them on, your turn signals will not work. If you need to swerve to avoid a pothole in the rain, no one will know, leading to a side-swipe.
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The correct answer is B. Turning on your low-beam headlights automatically turns on your red taillights, making you highly visible in the rain while leaving your turn signals fully functional. Communicate your moves, prevent the crash. ππ§οΈ #KnowRoad #RoadSafety
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Jun 17
You are at the entrance of a busy roundabout. There is another car already inside the circle coming your way. Do you proceed?
βA) Yes, I have right of way entering
B) No, wait until they pass
βDrop your answer before you read on! Misunderstanding this is a top cause of major intersection crashes. ππ
#KnowRoad #SafeDriving
Cc:@FRSCNigeria
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Jun 17
If you answered A, you will crash. Forcing your way into a roundabout without yielding creates an immediate conflict point with traffic already circulating. This mistake results in severe side-swipe or T-bone collisions inside the circle, blocking traffic for everyone.
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Jun 17
The correct answer is B. You never have right of way when entering a roundabout. Yielding to vehicles already inside ensures smooth traffic flow and completely eliminates the risk of a high-speed intersection smash. Use your head, yield the way. ππ
#KnowRoad #RoadSafety
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Jun 16
A lot of people don't understand basic road markings but have licenses.
Imagine this scenario, you are stuck behind a slow truck on a two-way road. The center line is solid, but the road ahead looks totally clear. Do you overtake?
βA) Yes, if Iβm fast
B) No, wait
βDrop your answer! Failing this specific test causes deadly head-on crashes. ππ #KnowRoad
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Jun 16
If you answered A, you risk a head-on collision. Solid lines aren't just suggestions; engineers paint them specifically where visibility is compromised by hidden dips, blind curves, or crests. The road might "look" clear, but an oncoming car is hiding in that dip.
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Never cross a solid line. Wait for the road paint to turn into a broken/dashed line. A broken line means the hidden dangers have cleared, giving you the guaranteed visibility you need to overtake safely. ππ£οΈ #KnowRoad #RoadSafety
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Jun 15
This week we'll be taking on QUIZZES to test our knowledge on road safety.
Today, let's assume you are driving at 80 km/h behind a heavy truck. What is the safe following distance?
A) 1 Car Length
B) The 3-Second Gap
βDrop your answer before reading on!
Failing this specific test is the #1 cause of highway rear-end crashes. ππ #KnowRoad
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Jun 15
THE DANGER: If you answered A (1 Car Length), you will crash. At 80 km/h, your brain needs 1.5 seconds just to react to the truck braking. In that time, your car will travel over 30 meters. If you are only one car length behind, you will hit the truck before you even touch your brakes.
THE INCIDENT AVOIDED: The correct answer is B. Maintaining a 3-second gap between you and the vehicle ahead gives your brain the time to react and your tires the physical distance needed to stop safely. Memorize the rule, use the space, and stay alive. ππ #KnowRoad #RoadSafety
Cc: @FRSCNigeria
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Know__Road retweeted
Jun 14
FRSC INTELLIGENCE-DRIVEN PATROL OPERATION LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE IN EDO STATE
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Jun 12
You are driving fast and a massive pothole suddenly appears dead ahead. You can't stop in time.
βInstinct tells you to blindly swerve or slam the brakes all the way into the hole. Both reactions are deadly. Here is how to survive the impact. ππ #KnowRoad
#democracydaynigeria Ycee
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Jun 12
β Swerving blindly into the next lane to save your tire throws you directly into the path of speeding trucks.
β Holding the brakes while hitting the pothole locks your wheels, shifting all the weight forward and instantly destroying your suspension.
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Jun 12
Brake hard immediately while keeping the steering wheel perfectly straight. Shed the speed.
βA split second before hitting the pothole, RELEASE the brakes completely. This unlocks the suspension to absorb the shock.
Keep it straight, save your life. ππ₯ #KnowRoad #RoadSafety #coldblood
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Know__Road retweeted
Jun 12
[2:13PM] #EkoBridge #FireIncident
A bus has gone up in flames on Eko Bridge inbound Lagos Island. Emergency responders, including the Fire Service, are currently on scene working to contain the incident and ensure public safety. Our officers are also present to manage traffic and facilitate emergency response operations in the area. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes where possible.
#FollowLASTMA
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Jun 11
Following up on our EMERGENCY BEHAVIOR: Imagine you lift your foot off the gas, but your car keeps accelerating. The pedal is jammed.
βPanic makes drivers do things that guarantee a high-speed collision. Here is exactly what you must do to instantly neutralize the threat. ππ
#KnowRoad #RoadSafety
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Jun 11
THE FATAL MISTAKES TO AVOID:
β Bending down to pull the pedal up takes your eyes off the road, you will crash before you fix it.
β Turning off the ignition kills your power steering and power brakes. You will be flying down the road with a locked steering wheel.
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Jun 11
THE SAFE FIRST ACTION: Instantly shift into NEUTRAL (N).
This completely disconnects the roaring engine from the wheels. The car will immediately stop accelerating. Then, apply the brakes normally, steer to the shoulder, and stop safely before turning off the key. πβοΈ
#KnowRoad #MEXRSA
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Know__Road retweeted
Jun 11
ASSAULT ON FRSC PERSONNEL ATTRACTS JAIL TERM, β¦300,000 COMPENSATION AS COURT SENDS STRONG WARNING TO OFFENDERS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has recorded a significant legal victory in its resolve to protecting personnel carrying out lawful enforcement duties,
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Jun 10
I just knew it was only a matter of time before something like this happens. These nuisances that call themselves car spotters pose unnecessary dangers and risks to road users.. And for what? To beg for money.. We need to do better!
Something needs to be done to discourage these people.. @FRSCNigeria @followlastma
Car spotter don put car owner for gbeseπ€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£
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