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STOP. REVIVE. SURVIVE. The Newell
Yawning, Tired Eyes, Poor Concentration, Drowsiness, Restlessness ...
Please don’t ignore the early warning signs of driver fatigue because a microsleep can kill in seconds, and remember, drivers are particularly at risk on roads like the Newell Highway with its long open stretches.
Some tips to avoid Fatigue:
- Start your trip after a good night sleep (7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep).
- Plan not to travel for more then 8-10 hours in any one day. The longer you drive the more fatigued you will become.
- Plan to take regular breaks on long journeys.
- Share the driving.
- Do not drive at times when you would normally be asleep.
- Pull over and stop if drowsiness, discomfort or loss of concentration occur.
A good night’s sleep will help reduce driver fatigue. The average person requires about 8 hours of sleep each night to function effectively. When we reduce the number of hours we sleep we accumulate a “sleep debt”, which increases our tendency to fall asleep the next day.
The only way to reduce sleep debt is SLEEP.
STOP. REVIVE. SURVIVE.
These Councils wish you a safe trip along the
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The 'STOP. REVIVE. SURVIVE The Newell' project is supported by the IPWEA, MAA and RTA as part of the Local Government Road Safety Program.
Newell Highway; Bland, Gilgandra, Narrandera, Jerilderie, Warrumbungle, Narromine, Forbes, Moree Plains and Parkes Shire Councils.Contact details
Melanie Suitor
02 6861 2364 (ph)
02 6863 5931 (fax)
melanie.suitor@parkes.nsw.gov.au
