A video making rounds on social media has captured the shocking moment a Nigerian driver was seen using a switch to control his gear while driving.
The incident took place in Owerri, Imo State, and has sparked widespread concern and astonishment.
In the video, a distressed woman can be heard expressing her fear and anxiety as she witnesses the unconventional driving method.
“I am scared for my life. My heart is beating fast. My heart is beating fast,” she wailed repeatedly, her voice trembling with fear.
The clip, which was captured and shared on Instagram, shows the driver manipulating a switch to control the vehicle’s gear system while in motion.
Such modifications to vehicle controls are highly unconventional and potentially hazardous. The video has since garnered significant attention online, with many viewers expressing their concerns over the safety implications of the driver’s actions.
“Drivers go just dey take unnecessary risk cos of money,” a user wrote.
Other users said: “Rather than laugh at him, we should inquire about the creativity and possibly upgrade it because if it was a foreign car that was created with such. Some people will be struggling to purchase it.”