Post by Rejoice Osunwoke (@Scripter)

A few weeks ago, I was in a hurry to get somewhere that suddenly felt very important. The cab I took was speeding, overtaking recklessly, and I didn't really care because I needed to meet up. Then, just a few meters ahead, another car lost control. In seconds, what had been an ordinary road became a scene of panic. Well, I arrived at my destination safely, but someone else didn't.

As I sat there, one thought refused to leave my mind: no appointment is more important than arriving alive. That day helped me reaffirm the need for safe driving. While speed can be celebrated, safety is more important. I no longer assume every journey will end well simply because it always has.

You see, life has a way of reminding us that some regrets cannot be reversed. A few minutes of patience can save a lifetime of pain. If you're driving today, slow down. If you're crossing the road, stay alert. If you're tempted to use your phone while behind the wheel, please put it away. The destination will still be there. Make sure you are too.

A few weeks ago, I was in a hurry to get somewhere that suddenly felt very important. The cab I took...

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Akpabio Ezekiel Udoh: You are right
Festus 'Femmy AYESA: Even God's Covenant of Safety is determined by our carefulness and sensitivity.
Gladden Ngozi: A timely reminder. We often overestimate the value of arriving early and underestimate the value of arriving safely.
No destination is worth risking a life.
Jhoanna Lacsamana: A powerful reminder. No destination is worth risking a life. it's always better to arrive safely than quickly. Stay safe always. 🙏
Danny Angbashim: As the ageless adage goes, More haste less speed.
May we all arrive at our destinations safely.
CSO intl: safe arriving is the most important aspect of journey always be patient when it comes for trip
Efemena Akelemo: Yes, yes yes yes yes yes! Thank God for delivering you from harm on the road that day and always.
It is a good reminder to drive carefully and safely.
Comfort Yako Asala: Safety can never be overemphasized.
Assume that every other driver or pedestrian is unpredictable, distracted, or prone to making dangerous mistakes. Anticipate erratic behavior rather than trusting others to follow traffic rules, you can react safely. It is better to arrive late than to be address...
Mild Uchenna: No destination is worth risking a life. Better to arrive late than never arrive at all. Stay safe always.
David Onyedikachi: It just takes a twinkle of an eye and it happens. Safety matters at all time.💯