Know__Road

🚗 Know the road laws before you drive
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[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

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.
- 🇳🇬 Videos from Nigerian Roads Only
#Nigeria #KnowRoad #Traffic #Lagos #porthacourt #outlier #DriveSafe

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

Because the heavy vapor cloud surrounds the crowd at waist-height, a single micro-spark instantly ignites the entire area.
​It isn't a slow-burning fire; it is an immediate, inescapable explosive flash.
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The Lifesaving Rule: Distance.
​If you see a tanker accident:
1️⃣ DO NOT approach or try to scoop fuel.
2️⃣ DO NOT walk into the spill area to record on your phone.
3️⃣ Evacuate immediately, UPWIND, to a minimum distance of 500 meters.
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No amount of fuel is worth your life. By understanding the invisible physics of a chemical spill, you can make the split-second decision to walk away and survive.

​Follow @Know_RoadNG for more critical road safety breakdowns.

Cc: @FRSCNigeria

#KnowRoad #RoadSafety #StayAlive

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

A fuel tanker tips over. The cargo spills. People rush in with buckets to scoop the free fuel.
​Minutes later, a massive explosion claims dozens of lives.
​This tragic cycle repeats far too often. Here is the science of why it happens, and how to survive it. 🧵👇

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

The liquid fuel pooling on the asphalt is dangerous, but the real killer is invisible.
​When exposed to open air, fuel rapidly evaporates, creating a massive, highly flammable vapor cloud that creeps along the ground for meters.
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​You don't need an open flame. When crowds rush into the invisible vapor cloud to scoop fuel, they bring ignition sources with them:
⚡️ Metal buckets scraping the asphalt
⚡️ Static electricity from clothing
⚡️ The electrical current of a ringing phone

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

The takeaway? Pass with purpose.
​Never match a truck's speed while driving next to them. Either stay safely behind the rear No-Zone, or accelerate to clear their sides completely.
​Follow @Know_RoadNG to master the road and get home safely.

Cc: @FRSCNigeria
#KnowRoad #RoadSafety

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

You might see the trailer, but the driver probably can’t see you.
​Articulated trucks have 4 massive "No-Zones" (blind spots). Lingering in them turns a simple lane change into a fatal side-swipe.
​Here is how to stay visible and avoid the crush. 🧵👇

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

The Lifesaving "Mirror Test":
​ you cannot see the truck driver’s face in their side mirror, they cannot see you. You are completely invisible.
​If they need to swerve to avoid road debris while you are in that pocket, your car will take the hit.

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

If you see either sign, in the next 5 seconds:
1️⃣ Drop back — 3x your normal gap
2️⃣ Get out of its lane, don't overtake on a slope
3️⃣ Watch for an escape gap (side road / wide shoulder)
Never sit beside or behind a loaded trailer on a hill.

Stretches like Milliken Hill in Enugu carry their reputation for a reason. The hill won't change, your distance will.
Know the signs. Know Road.
#KnowRoad #RoadSafetyNigeria

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

Traffic incidents involving Trailers are one of the most dangerous and trickiest to navigate. And the truth is that trailer beside you might already have NO BRAKES.
You won't get a warning text. You'll get smoke, a swerve, and speed it shouldn't have.
Here's how to spot it before it's too late. 🧵👇

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

🚨 Sign #1: Smoke or a burning smell from the wheels, especially going downhill.
That's the brakes overheating, and once they're gone, they're gone.

🚨 Sign #2: The trailer is swaying or "fishtailing" on a slope, or picking up speed where it should be slowing down.
The driver isn't being reckless. The truck has stopped listening to him.

Some of you prove stubborn and try dragging lanes with trailers when you see them swaying. You better stop playing with your life. You need to slow down 🚫

[LASTMA @followlastma]

[1:55PM] #Ajegunle_Apapa #BreakdownReport

A 40-foot containerized truck moving from Apapa suffered a mechanical failure after one of its rear tyres detached while in motion on Marine Bridge.
Recovery efforts are currently underway, while caution tape has been strategically placed behind the affected vehicle to prevent secondary incidents.
The truck is occupying approximately 50% of the roadway, resulting in a slowdown of traffic along the corridor.

Our officers are on ground managing the situation and ensuring the continued flow of traffic while the evacuation is being carried out.

#FollowLASTMA

[FRSC, NIGERIA @FRSCNigeria]

At what point does "cargo" become a moving building? This isn't smart business; it's a rolling road hazard waiting to happen. Safety must never be sacrificed for profit

Overloading remains one of the fastest routes to crashes. No delivery is worth a life.

Say no to overloading

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

If you rely only on your mirrors, you are gambling with a side-swipe collision. The "shoulder check" isn't just an examiner's strict rule; it is the final physical confirmation that your path is clear. Always check your blind spot!

#KnowRoad

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

Happy weekend Guyzzz 🎉 🎊

Quick one! You need to change lanes. You check your side mirror, check your rearview, and turn on your indicator. Your mirrors show the lane is completely empty.

​What is your very next step before turning the wheel?

Let's put your driving IQ to the test below! 👇🏾

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

The correct answer is to look over your shoulder! Here is why this test-prep rule actually prevents crashes:
​Every vehicle has a blind spot that mirrors simply cannot cover. It is large enough to easily hide a motorcycle or another car right next to you.

[LASTMA @followlastma]

[1:30PM] #IbaOto_Ijanikin #IncidentReport

A lone accident involving a bus has occurred on Obadore Bridge inward Igando along the LASU–Isheri Road corridor. Recovery and evacuation efforts are currently underway. Out officers are on ground managing the situation and ensuring the free flow of traffic for other road users.

#FollowLASTMA

[FRSC, NIGERIA @FRSCNigeria]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – MOGADISHU CANTONMENT (AYA–NYANYA ROUTE), FCT

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

Hellloooo.. What’s going on here 🫠💔

[Somto Okonkwo @General_Somto]

Confrontation Between a Female Motorist And Some Police Officers In Lagos State 👀. The Officers Even Had To Chase Her Down On Their Bikes🙆🏾‍♂️, And The Cameraman😩…

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

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. 🚗🌧️ #KnowRoad #RoadSafety

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

You are driving and a heavy downpour starts. What is the correct way to make your car visible to others?
​A) Turn on hazard lights (double indicators)
B) Turn on low-beam headlights

​Drop your answer! The wrong choice causes daily crashes in Nigeria. 🛑👇

@FRSCNigeria

#KnowRoad

[Know__Road @Know_RoadNG]

If you answered A, you are a danger to yourself and every road user. Open your eyes and ears now!! 🦻🦻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.