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(a) Five reasons road accidents in Nigeria could be seen as consequences of human negligence

1. Over-speeding: Many drivers ignore speed limits and drive recklessly, leading to fatal crashes.
2. Drunk driving and drug abuse: Some drivers operate vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs, impairing their judgement.
3. Use of phones while driving: Distraction from making calls or texting while driving causes many avoidable accidents.
4. Poor vehicle maintenance: Driving vehicles with worn-out tyres, faulty brakes and bad lights due to neglect results in crashes.
5. Disobedience to traffic rules: Jumping traffic lights, wrong overtaking and refusal to use seat belts show human carelessness.

(b) Five explicit roles of government in mandating Nigerians to maintain traffic regulations

1. Establishing agencies such as the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to enforce traffic laws.
2. Making and enacting road traffic laws and prescribing penalties for offenders.
3. Providing and maintaining good roads, road signs, traffic lights and pedestrian facilities.
4. Educating road users through public enlightenment campaigns on safe driving.
5. Licensing drivers and vehicles, and ensuring roadworthiness tests to keep unfit vehicles off the road.