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Chapter One of Assessing the Perceptions of Motorists on Zebra Crossing in Kaduna Metropolis
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
The protection of lives and property is indeed that of the government. Hence it is the responsibility of government to provide the environment and amenities which enhances the protection of its citizen. Zebra crossing is the name given to the alternating black-and-white stripes which runs from one side of the road to another just like a zebra’s coat; Lekan Sote, (2016). This is to provide safety for the people to cross the road. This implies that whenever pedestrians step on them all driving vehicles must stop to permit the pedestrian cross the road successfully to the other side of the road. The Zebra crossings are usually located in the center of the city, residential areas, downtown or business districts, or suburban areas where people and the activities they engage in encroach into the road. The zebra crossinging identified with white, narrow, and zigzag lines drawn in across the center of the road, provides a warning to the motorists, bikers, and pedestrians that they are approaching a zebra crossing. While motorists and bikers are meant to reduce their speed and stop, pedestrians are to take advantage of the opportunity to cross to the other side of the road. Therefore, it an offence to stop a vehicle within those lines except when the pedestrian are crossing. The service also functions at night where the Amber coloured globes placed atop zebra-striped poles beside zebra crossings, and amber coloured studs called Belisha beacons, placed on the floor of the road, also caution motorists, bikers and pedestrians at night. The provision of zebra crossing is useful for aged adults, children, disabled and feeble pedestrians. The study seeks to assess the perception of motorist on zebra crossing in Kaduna metropolis.
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
| The nature of our city centers shows people are not patient enough to observe rule and regulations especially when it comes to  observing traffic rules. Nigerian drivers, intentionally disregard road signs including zebra crossing. Drivers in the metropolis, routinely ignore this road etiquette. Instead of stopping and allowing pedestrians who step on the zebra crossing to go, they step on the pedal, and zoom off at very high speed. This is a total disregard to the government, the laws and regulation of the country. Hence a disregard to human lives. The problem confronting the study is assessing the perception of motorist on zebra crossing in kaduna metropolis. |
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The Main Objective of the study is assessing the perceptions of motorists on zebra crossing in Kaduna metropolis. The specific objectives include:
i.       To determine the needs for zebra cross on Nigerian road.
ii.       To understand the perception of motorists on Zebra crossing on Kaduna roads.
iii.       To examine the challenges of motorists in obeying zebra crossing rules.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
i.       What are the needs for zebra cross on Nigerian road?
ii.       What is the perception of motorists on Zebra crossing on Kaduna roads?
iii.       What are the challenges of motorists in obeying zebra crossing rules?
STATEMENT OF THE HYPOTHESIS
Ho1: There is no significant relationship between perception of motorists and need for zebra crossing on Kaduna roads.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
The study seeks to project the deplorable condition of many roads due to the neglect of road signs and regulations. This has resulted in the loss of lives and property of Nigerians With the view of attracting government and other stakeholders to proffer interventions.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The study focuses on the appraisal of the prevalence and management of crevices on Nigerian roads.
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The study was confronted with logistics and geographical factors.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
ZEBRA CROSSING DEFINED
Zebra crossing is the name given to the alternating black-and-white stripes which runs from one side of the road to another just like a zebra’s coat. This is to provide safety for the people to cross the road.
CREVICÂ Â DEFINED
A crevice is a split or crack as found in a cliff which is characterized by a narrow opening. It is that deep surface found in rocks and which is the situation of many roads in the country.
TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS
This is the process of through which the Contractor determines the effect of specific time impacts on the overall construction schedule.
FLOAT
This is the specified time between when an activity can start and when an activity can end.
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