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#Dont sleep on the road driver

combined motorist and heavy vehicle rest areas-where there are designated areas for trucks, and general and recreational vehicles.heavy vehicle rest areas-exclusively for heavy vehicles only.motorist rest areas-for general and recreational vehicles (including caravans and motorhomes) only.There are 3 different types of rest areas available: There are rest areas across the Queensland road network open all year round to help you manage your fatigue and not drive tired.

#Dont sleep on the road driver

The driver reviver program aims to reduce the effects of driving tired by encouraging motorists to 'STOP REVIVE SURVIVE'.

never drive for more than 10 hours in a single day.

stop and rest as soon as you feel tired.

use rest areas, tourist spots and driver reviver stops.

take regular breaks – you should stop for at least 15 minutes every 2 hours.

plan ahead – work out rest stops and overnight stops.

understand the effects any medicine you're taking might have on your driving.

avoid driving at times you're normally sleeping.

drifting in the lane or over lane lines.

forgetting the previous few minutes of driving.

noticing your eyes closing for a moment or going out of focus.

It is important to recognise the warning signs of tiredness. Microsleeps can last from a fraction of a second, up to 10 full seconds. When you are experiencing fatigue, your brain can have short periods of sleep called 'microsleeps'. Even short lapses in concentration caused by tiredness or drowsiness can have serious consequences on your driving. The risks of driving when tired apply even when you do not fall asleep at the wheel.