Wednesday, February 18, 2009
- Take regular breaks - at least 15 minutes every two hours and an additional 30 minutes every 5 hours is recommended.
- Pull into rest areas, tourist spots and Driver Reviver sites
- Avoid drinking alcohol before and during the trip.
- Check with your doctor if any medications you are taking affect your driving ability.
- Eat properly - not too little, not too much. Big meals can make you drowsy.
- Get plenty of sleep before your trip - not getting enough quality sleep before your trip is dangerous.
- Don't drive for more than 8-10 hours in a day. If driving a heavy vehicle, demerit points and fines apply if you commit a fatigue offence.
- Get fresh air in the car and during breaks.
- Share the driving.
- Plan ahead-arrange stops and rest overnight.
- Check for warning signs of tiredness
- As soon as you feel tired, stop and rest.
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