Course Objectives.

At the end of the training participants should be able to:

• Identify common collision risks involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, considering road conditions and traffic practices in Nigeria.

• Apply defensive driving strategies to share the road safely with pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcyclists, including safe passing, maintaining adequate space, anticipating hazards, and communicating intentions in accordance with the applicable traffic laws of Nigeria.

• Explain the dangers associated with cellphone use, distraction, and impairment while driving, and describe how these factors increase the likelihood of collisions in Nigeria.

• Recognize and assess the effects of fatigue on driver alertness, reaction time, and overall performance to determine safe driving readiness.
• Analyze and evaluate major road safety risks and hazards in Nigeria including alcohol and drug use, distracted driving, speeding, bikes and buses and their potential consequences for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians’ safety.
• Apply defensive driving principles to anticipate and respond appropriately to potential hazards and emergency situations on the road.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a safe following distance under various traffic, weather, and visibility conditions.
• Inspect and evaluate vehicle systems (tires, brakes, lights, mirrors, and signals) to ensure roadworthiness and prevent mechanical-related accidents.
• Identify and explain the consequences of the ten most dangerous driving behaviors and develop strategies to avoid them.