Tips and general information to ensure your travel is a safe and enjoyable experience for you and others on the road.
The key factors involved in safer driving are:
speed – the faster you drive, the less time you have to respond to hazards and the more likely you are to suffer serious injury in a crash
alcohol or drug-affected driving – consuming alcohol or other substances can impair your judgement and slow your reaction times behind the wheel
driver fatigue – driving when you're tired, weary or exhausted slows your reflexes and affects your ability to concentrate and make good decisions
driver distraction – anything that diverts your attention for more than two seconds can significantly increase your likelihood of having a crash eg mobile phone
giving way at intersections – failing to give way at intersections is one of the main causes of death and injury on New Zealand roads
safety belts – wearing a correctly fitted safety belt or child restraint reduces the risk of being killed or seriously injured in a road crash by 40%.
