Some people think that the best way to improve road safety is by reducing the maximum speed limits on vehicles, others think there are other better ways. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

It is thought by some that the most effective way to improve

safety

on roads is to reduce the maximum speed limit on

automobile

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an automobile

,

others

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others, however

however

, are of the opinion that there are other favourable ways to achieve

this

. In my opinion, I consider that good roads and proper illumination on major streets are ways to improve

safety

. On the one hand, some people have suggested that a reduction in the maximum speed limit on vehicles can ensure

safety

on roads.

This

is because over speeding is one of the factors that causes

accident

on

roads

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the roads

. Most drivers are reckless when steering either because they are in a hurry to get to

there

of them or themselves

their

destination or due to the influence of alcohol.

As a result

,

accident

are

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is

always difficult to be avoided when a vehicle is on high speed.

For example

, it was reported in

punch newspaper

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the punch newspaper

that 41% of injuries resulting from

accident

in Nigeria are caused by reckless driving.

Hence

,

this

clearly shows why it is suggested that

speed limit

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the speed limit

speed limits

should be reduced.

On the other hand

, certain persons argue that there are more effective ways to achieve road

safety

and I agree.

Firstly

, roads should be repaired and free from

pot holes

a pit or hole produced by wear or weathering (especially in a road surface)

potholes

.

This

can be achieved by ensuring any depression on the road surface caused by either traffic or erosion repaired immediately. The result of

this

will prevent damage to vehicles,

thus

improving

safety

.

Furthermore

, there should be adequate light on major streets and highway.

This

will ensure that car users see

properly especially

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properly, especially

at night, thereby decreasing accidents. To illustrate, a recent research conducted in Abuja revealed that good roads and proper lighting on major streets reduced

accident

by 67%.

Hence

, it is believed that these

alternatives

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alternative

measure

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measures

are better ways to promote road

safety

. To conclude, while people may vary in their opinion, I believe that good roads and proper lighting are more effective ways to ensure

safety

of lives and property.