Know the signs of fatigue this National Driver Fatigue Week

21 Feb 2025

National Driver Fatigue Week (21-27 February) is a great opportunity to remind ourselves and our communities to know the signs of fatigue and strategies to prevent being too tired to drive. Staying awake and alert behind the wheel is critical in preventing serious and fatal crashes.

Before you get behind the wheel:

• Get a good night’s sleep
• Avoid driving at night when your body will naturally want to sleep
• Arrange to share the driving if you can
• Avoid long drives after work
• Plan to take regular breaks from driving (use rest areas)
• Find out if any medicine you're taking may affect your driving
• Test how tired you might be before heading out on the road at testyourtiredself.com.au

Make sure you know the signs of fatigue:

• yawning
• poor concentration
• sore/tired eyes
• restlessness
• drowsiness
• slow reactions
• boredom
• oversteering

If you feel tired when driving:

• Pull over for a break in a safe place
• Pull over for a power nap (20 minutes works best)
• Swap drivers if you can
• Even if you don’t feel tired, make sure you’re taking regular breaks to avoid becoming fatigued

How you can get involved:

• Read more about the signs of fatigue and plan ahead for your next trip
• Use the Fatigue Toolkit (Hub log-in required) to help combat fatigue in your community
• Use the National Driver Fatigue Week Toolkit for additional ways to promote

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