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Crash Reduction Fortnight

MAY 18- 31, 2009

Three Southern Tasmanian councils have united in a campaign to help reduce the road toll.

The Crash Reduction Fortnight project launched Monday 18th May, 2009 is the first major initiative to be undertaken by the Road Safety South partnership between the Hobart City, Huon Valley and Kingborough Councils and the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.

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Driver distraction is a very serious issue and is one of the primary causes of crashes on Tasmanian roads.

Driving is a complex task that requires interaction and coordination of various senses and skills and a high level of concentration.

Travelling at 100km/h, if you take your eyes off the road for only 10 seconds, you will travel around 278 metres and anything could happen in that time!

Reduce distractions by -

  • Not eating or drinking while driving
  • Not smoking while driving
  • Remembering that driving is your main focus, so don’t allow passengers to distract you by talking, fighting or throwing things
  • Pulling over if your passengers are distracting you
  • Pulling over at a safe location before removing an insect
  • Waiting until you have stopped the car to change a tape, CD or the radio station
  • Taking some time before you drive to familiarise yourself with a new car (knowing how the headlights, windshield wipers, and other safety and comfort equipment work before you start driving)
  • Pulling over to answer your phone or make a phone call (even with a hands-free phone)
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