New Driver’s Licence: Procedure

Very soon the present driver’s licence being used will be phased out completely and this will be replaced with a new one.  Request from fresh applicants can only be done through the accredited driving schools and this has begun since June 1, 2011.

New Driver's License

Find below the steps for obtaining the new driver’s licence.

For Renewal:

1. Apply online HERE or in person at the Driver’s Licence Centre (DLC).
2. Pay the licence fee online or at the bank.
3. Present your application form to the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officer and Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) at the DLC for endorsement.
4. Proceed  to the Federal Road Safety Corps Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
5. Obtain a temporary driver’s licence valid for 60 days
6. Pick up the original driver’s licence at the BIR’s office after 60 days.

For Fresh Applicant:

1. Attend training at an accredited driving school eg FOURTHMAN DRIVING SCHOOL
2. The driving school will then present you to the Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) for a driving test.
3. Pass the driving test to obtain a certificate of Proficiency from the VIO.
4. Complete the driver’s licence application form at the Driver’s Licence Centre (DLC).
5. Pay the licence fee online or at the bank.
6. Present your application form to the Board of Internal Revenue (BIR) Officer and Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) at the DLC for endorsement.
7. Proceed  to the Federal Road Safety Corps Officer at the DLC for biometric data capture.
8. Obtain a temporary driver’s licence valid for 60 days
9. Pick up the original driver’s licence at the BIR’s office after 60 days.

For more information visit FOURTHMAN

DEFESIVE DRIVERS COURSE

This four hour Defensive Driving Course is an effective way to ensure that drivers develop safe, defensive driving habits and attitudes.

Participants learn essential defensive driving techniques that can reduce collision-related costs, injuries and fatalities. Companies can increase their bottom line by reducing insurance claims, lost work time and collision related vehicle repairs.

Course content includes:

• Rules, Regulations and Responsibility
• Driving Conditions
• Unsafe Driving Behaviors

• Aggressive Driving Versus Road RageIn C.A.S.E. Closed Course:
• This In Control Advanced Safety Education (In C.A.S.E.) course is designed to prepare drivers to stay in control of the vehicle at all times and properly handle emergency situations.
• Behind-The-Wheel On-Road Training & Assessment:

This phase of training allows the student to practice classroom concepts and closed course training. The instructor is given an opportunity to assess the defensive driving skills of each individual operator and make appropriate recommendations.

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DRIVERS SAFTY TIPS

TIP # 1: DO NOT SUDDENLY CHANGE YOUR DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

If you miss a turn or an exit, pass the turn and find a safe way to change direction. Do not take shortcuts. Trying to suddenly correct a missed turn or exit may result in you performing an illegal or unsafe maneuver which may threaten your safety and the safety of the vehicles around you.

Did You Know? From 2004 to 2007 almost 50,000 moving violations were classified as an improper turn or an improper lane change.Help to keep our roads safe

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TIP # 2: SIGNAL YOUR INTENTIONS

Use turn signals first to indicate your intent to change lanes, next, visually scan for adjacent traffic and road hazards, and then execute a safe lane change. By signaling your intentions well in advance, you will be in a safer position to communicate with the surrounding drivers and you will be able to safely execute the desired driving maneuver.

Did You Know? A recent study reported that there are approximately 630,000 lane-change crashes annually (including both large trucks and passenger vehicles). Help to keep our roads safe

Too Fast for Conditions

Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. Examples of conditions where drivers may find themselves driving too fast include: wet roadways (rain or snow ), reduced visibility (fog), uneven roads, construction zones, curves, intersections, gravel roads, and heavy traffic.   TIP # 1: REDUCE YOUR DRIVING SPEED IN ADVERSE ROAD AND/OR WEATHER CONDITIONS Adjust your speed to safely match weather conditions, road conditions, visibility, and traffic. Excessive driving speed is a major cause of fatal crashes, and higher speeds may cause more severe crashes. The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recently reported that 25 percent of speeding-related car fatalities occurred during adverse weather conditions. Did You Know? You should reduce your speed by 1/3 on wet roads and by 1/2  (i.e., if you would normally be traveling at a speed of 60 mph on dry pavement, then on a wet road you should reduce your speed to 40 mph. When you come upon water covered roads you should drive slowly and cautiously and pull off the road if you can no longer safely control the vehicle. Did You Know? When it first starts to rain, water mixes with oil on the road making it particularly slippery Did You Know? Manufacturers generally advise drivers not to use a retarder [also called a "Jake" brake] on wet or slippery roadway conditions. In fact, a Safety Board Investigation of a motor coach crash that occurred in Canon City, Colorado, in December 1999, revealed that an enabled retarder most likely triggered the loss of control and eventual crash of the motor TIP # 2: ENTER A CURVE SLOWLY Speed limits posted on curve warning signs are intended for passenger vehicles, not large trucks. Large trucks should reduce their speed even further. Studies have shown that large trucks entering a curve, even at the posted speed limit, have lost control and rolled over due to their high center of gravity. Did You Know? 40 percent of speeding-related fatalities occur on curves. Did You Know? Braking in a curve can cause the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to skid. TIP # 4: DRIVE SLOWLY WITH A LOADED TRAILER Be more cautious with a loaded trailer. Loaded trailers have a higher center of gravity and sudden speed adjustment may cause the load to shift, leading to skidding or a rollover. Did You Know? Large trucks with fully loaded trailers are 10 times more likely to roll over than those with empty trailers. Did You Know? Loaded trailers require 20 to 40 percent more braking distance than passenger vehicles to come to a complete stop. TIP # 5: SLOW DOWN IN WORK ZONES Before entering a work zone, decrease your speed, merge into the correct lane well ahead of any lane closures, and be prepared to slow down or stop suddenly. Speed increases perception-reaction distance, braking distance, and stopping distance. Did You Know? Nearly a quarter of all work-zone deaths in 2006 involved a large truck. Did You Know? In October 2003, a driver was traveling at 60 mph in a 45 mph work zone on the Ahmed Way Kaduna. The truck driver rear-ended a 25-passenger bus. The crash caused a five-vehicle pileup, killing 8 women and injuring about a dozen others. As a result of the crash, the truck driver was charged and convicted of reckless homicide and sentenced to 4 years in prison. Help to keep our road safe.