Make the right choices
Bill Winters, Executive Officer, RoadSafe Goulburn Valley
LET’S imagine that you have some time off over the Easter school holiday break. RoadSafeGoulburnValley (RSGV) asks you to plan and prepare for your long-awaited trip to visit family and enjoy some relaxation. RSGV has been supporting road safety initiatives for many years, through messaging to community groups and schools.
Please do your part in operating your vehicle in a safe manner. Remember, it is never you, till it is you.
It’s easy to prepare for a long car journey – put some thought into what you’ll need on the drive and to ensure you’ll be at your best. Make sure you get enough rest the night before and hydrate well. Place fluids close to you which are easily accessible.
If you are driving long distances, take regular rest breaks and do not speed. You will be sharing the road with many others who may not have been on a long journey for some time. A good rule of thumb is to have a rest break every two hours. Stop the car, rest up, let your people know you’re safe and continue driving with renewed energy, perhaps swap drivers regularly.
There can be many challenges on country roads, boredom, distance, heat, road conditions, varying speeds limits, farm vehicles, stray animals—the list goes on. It should go without saying that seatbelts must be used and mobile devices like handheld phones and tablets are a no no.
Have a safe Easter break and do your bit for road safety. Make those right choices.
