The Deadly Rainy Season Mistake 9/10 Lagos Drivers Make (How to Avoid It)

⚠️ Warning: Last rainy season, over 3,200 cars were stranded across Lagos due to one overlooked detail. Could yours be next?

💀 The Silent Killer: Ignoring Wiper Blades

“My wipers seemed fine… until a downpour left me blind on Third Mainland Bridge” – Ade, Surulere

✅ Do this TODAY:
✔ Rubber check: Press your thumbnail into the blade—if it doesn’t bounce back, you’re risking your life
✔ Streak test: Spray water on windshield—any smearing means immediate replacement
✔ Emergency hack: Keep a spare set in your trunk (N2,800 vs. a fatal accident)

🌊 Why Your Tires Are Secretly Plotting Against You

😱 Lagos traffic data shows: 74% of rainy-season skids start with bald tires

✅ 5-Minute Tire Audit:
➡️ Coin trick: Insert a ₦100 coin upside down—if the entire gold rim is visible, your tires are death traps
➡️ Pressure gamble: Underinflated tires increase hydroplaning risk by 300% (Check your door jamb for PSI numbers)

🚨 Brake Check: The 40km/h Test That Could Save Your Family

🛑 Try this NOW on a safe road:

Stopping distance >3 car lengths → Urgent service needed

Accelerate to 40km/h

Slam brakes hard (where legal)

Run for repairs if:

Car pulls sideways → Uneven pad wear

You hear metal screeching → Pads are GONE

🔍 4 More Hidden Dangers (Most Mechanics Won’t Tell You)

1️⃣ Electrical Time Bomb: Flickering lights? Corrosion is eating your wiring
2️⃣ Door Seal Betrayal: Pour a water bottle over window edges—leaks = mold risk
3️⃣ Air Filter Drowning: Check for dampness (a soaked filter can kill your engine)
4️⃣ Escape Essentials: Keep a window hammer and seatbelt cutter in reach

⏳ 72-Hour Mechanic Alert:

Lagos’ top auto workshops get fully booked within 48 hours of first heavy rain.

👉 Beat the rush: Book Your Emergency Pre-Rain Check NOW → Same-day slots available

“The difference between a close call and a catastrophe is preparation.” Don’t become this season’s statistic.