WAEC Civic Education 2022 Theory — Question 3
Question 3 of 8 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Civic Education 2022 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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3(a) Identify five reasons for which it has become increasingly difficult to maintain low rate of accidents on Nigerian roads. (b) Highlight five measures adopted by the Nigerian government to reduce the rate of accidents on Nigeria roads.
Model answer
(a) Reasons for the difficulty in maintaining low rate of accidents on Nigerian roads: - Over speeding - Over loading - Poor road network/infrastructure e.g. narrow, dusty and rough roads - Disobedience to traffic regulations/signs - Poor maintenance/bad conditions of vehicles/unworthy road vehicles (b) Measures adopted by the Nigerian government to reduce the rate of accidents: - Provision of good roads/rehabilitation of roads - Provision and erection of traffic lights - Enactment and enforcement of traffic laws - Periodic inspection of vehicles on the roads - Establishing and equipping traffic enforcement agencies e.g. FRSC, VIO, etc.
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