The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised prospective drivers on the importance of attending accredited driving schools and comprehending road signs and the highway code.

Rosemary Alo, the sector commander of the Corps in Oyo State, advised while speaking with  journalists in Ibadan on Saturday.

Ms Alo said drivers who had not attended driving schools would find it difficult to identify road signs and adhere to their instructions.

“It’s one thing for the road signs to be there; it is another thing for people to take note of them and drive in line with the instructions given by the road signs.

“For those who have not yet started driving, we encourage them to go to driving school because at the driving school, they will be taught all they need to know about each road sign.

“We have been having our public enlightenment across motor parks in the state, talking to drivers and sensitising them on road signs and why they need to take note of them,” she said.

The sector commander added that the corps’ Transport Safety Office (TSO) has been conducting special training for drivers of fleet companies operating at least five vehicles.

She said the intensive training focused on enlightening participants on the rules and regulations guiding highway driving, including the effective use of road signs while driving.

The road safety boss also emphasised the need for motorists to acquire the Nigeria Highway Code.

According to her, the code represents a standard of reasonable behaviour expected of road users – drivers, pedestrians, and motorcyclists to ensure road safety

“Nigerians often think that the Nigeria Highway Code is expensive, but it is very important for each motorist to own one.

“We always emphasise it for potential drivers across training schools.

“We must see the highway code as the Holy Books of our various religions that guide our day-to-day activities,” she said. 

(NAN)