IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 10 NO. 7 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijemt.v10.no7.2024.pg1.28

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Nigerians and their Adaptation to their Deadly Road Conditions: The Case of Fatigue-Related Road Accidents

Kikanme, Emmanuel I., Obiadi Bons N., Enete Ifeanyi C., Mbadugha, Chinwendu Lynda., Aniegbuna, Augustine I.

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Abstract

The study aimed to investigate the consequences and negative impacts of the poor road conditions in Nigeria, focusing particularly on the lack of rest stops and their effects on drivers. A combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods was used to gather data and insights on current trends and realities. The study drew a comparison with guidelines from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the United States, which recommends that drivers take a break every two hours to prevent fatigue. However, using a structured questionnaire on long-distance drivers in south-east Nigeria, the survey results showed that the respondents often drive for an average of 6 hours and 12 minutes without a break, leading to severe fatigue, which causes lots of dangerous driving conditions. The study also revealed a negative perception among respondents towards the existing rest stops in Nigeria, indicating that these facilities do not meet their needs adequately. To address the issue of fatigue-related traffic accidents, the research suggests a comprehensive strategy that includes education on the dangers of driver fatigue, governmental interventions to improve road conditions, technological advancements to monitor driver fatigue, and organizational activities to enforce safety measures.

keywords:

Road transportation, User’s perception, Fatigue, Fatigue-related road accidents.

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