Friday, Sep 28, 2012 at 14:35
Sorry guys,
Access seems to be limited to DPTI users only so here's the basic material - it looks a lot better on the website. There's even a real pitcha/photo that I couldn't upload.
"How to avoid fatigue this long weekend
"Holidaymakers heading to the regions or interstate over the upcoming long weekend are reminded to plan ahead.
"The October long weekend has a history of tragedy on the roads.
Last year there was one fatality and seven serious injuries on South Australian roads over the October long weekend. In the previous year there were two fatalities and thirteen serious injuries.
We don’t want any families or friends to lose a loved one or any person to be seriously injured in a crash that could have been avoided.
Last year, 41 percent of fatalities occurred in metropolitan
Adelaide, while 59 percent occurred in rural areas.
That’s why it’s so important to plan ahead to ensure you stay alert while driving, particularly when travelling on country roads.
Make sure you include a break or
rest stop every two hours, avoid driving for more than 8-10 hours a day and have a good night’s sleep before heading out to start fresh and avoid fatigue.
It's also best to start your trip early in the day and avoid driving during the night or straight after you finish work to keep yourself, your family and other road users safe.
Always be patient on the road – very little time is saved by speeding, overtaking and fast cornering.
It’s not worth the risk just to try and save a few minutes off your journey.
Motorists are also asked to take into account the large volume of holiday traffic when planning their return journey from the
Yorke Peninsula over the weekend.
The 2012 statewide road toll is currently 70 fatalities – 13 less than at the same time last year. This includes 45 deaths on our rural roads compared to 49 at the same time in 2011."
Hey mazcan, It's a pity your sig line didn't help in this case! :-)
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