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Fighting Fatigue - Driver Reviver

Driver fatigue is one of the greatest contributors to death on Australian roads. Fatigue can severely impair judgment and can affect anyone. It is particularly dangerous because one of the symptoms is decreased ability to judge our own level of tiredness.

Many motorists don't realise they are too tired to drive until they fall asleep at the wheel. Symptoms vary between drivers, but may include:

  • Yawning.
  • Poor concentration.
  • Tired or sore eyes.
  • Restlessness.
  • Drowsiness.
  • Slow reactions.
  • Boredom.
  • Feeling irritable.
  • Making fewer and larger steering corrections.
  • Missing road signs.
  • Having difficulty in staying in the lane.
  • Micro-sleeps.

Planning by drivers is the key to avoiding fatigue.

Drivers should make sure that:

  • They have sufficient sleep before the trip.
  • Plan ahead – work out rest stops and overnight stops before you start.
  • Get away from the wheel – stop for at least 15 minutes every 2 hours.
  • Share the driving whenever possible

Bushells Driver Reviver Program:

Bushells Driver Reviver sites open right across Australia in some 220 locations. The Driver Reviver Program is supported by both Government and community.

They offer a free snack, a cup of Bushells Tea or a coffee. Local volunteers are on hand to offer advice about road conditions, places of interest and places to stay.

For more information on site locations and how to get involved you can visit the website.



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