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Driving safely

Tips and general information to ensure your travel is a safe and enjoyable experience for you and others on the road.

Speed

As a safe driver, you’ll have to look out for changes in traffic, road and weather conditions, and reduce your speed accordingly.

Alcohol

Alcohol seriously affects your driving by slowing your reaction times.

Drugs

Being a responsible driver means never driving when you’ve consumed drugs as it affects your judgement and senses.

Medication

Find out how medication can impair your driving ability.

Fatigue

Driving and fatigue are a dangerous mix. Learn early warning signs and how to plan your journey to reduce the risk of falling asleep at the wheel.

Driver distraction

Resources to help you identify risks associated with driver distraction and learn ways to minimise these risks when driving.

Seatbelts

Seatbelts support you in a crash or when the vehicle stops suddenly.

Driving to the conditions

How to adjust your driving to stay safe in different road conditions.

Sharing the road with cyclists, trucks and others

Tips about being safe when sharing the road with cyclists, trucks and other road users.

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