1. Speeding increases the severity of a crash and significantly increases the risk of death or serious injury that will occur in a crash.

Did you know?

•  Speeds just 5km/h above the speed limit in 60km/h zones and above are sufficient to double the risk of a crash occurring where injury is likely. 
• Slow down and save! You use 25% less fuel driving at 90km/h than you do at 110km/h. 

2. It is best not to drink any alcohol at all before driving. Even small amounts can affect a driver’s ability to drive safely.
 
Did you know? 

• It takes around an hour for the body to remove the alcohol contained in one standard drink. 
• Contrary to popular belief, coffee, cold showers or eating food will not sober you up more quickly. 

 3. Watch out for children. Each year over 400 children are killed or seriously injured on Australian roads while traveling between home and school.
 
Did you know? 

• Children walking or riding a bicycle are most vulnerable. 
• You must slow to 40km/h in school zones and around school buses. 

4. Drowsy drivers die - Sleep at home, not at the wheel.
 
  Did you know?

• Driver fatigue/inattion (asleep or drowsy) contributes to more than 35% of all road crashes in Tasmania.
• You should not drive for periods in excess of 2 hours without a rest.
• On long trips pull over and have a short sleep.  Even 15 minutes can be the difference between getting there and not.

5. Safe stopping distances - Drivers need to slow down and increase their following distance to avoid a rear end collision.

Did you know?

• You should maintain a 3 second gap when driving conditions are good and,
•  you will need 5 seconds in wet, icy or poor driving conditions.

6. Distractions can be anything from passengers, the stereo, a mobile phone or an unusual view.

To minimise distractions:

• Don’t drink or eat while driving.
• Don't allow passengers to draw your attention.
• Wait until you stop to change the radio or heat controls.

 7. Crash risk can be determined by the colour of your car.
 
 Did you know?

• White coloured cars are safest. 
• Blue and Red increase risk by 7%
• Silver coloured cars increase risk by 10%
• Grey coloured cars increase risk by 11%
• Black coloured cars increase risk by 12%
   

8. Driving with your headlights on can improve safety.

• It is estimated to be able to prevent up to 11% of multi vehicle severe crashes and up to 12% of pedestrian fatal crashes.

9. When choosing to update your vehicle, consider one with as many safety features as possible.

• ABS Brakes, Airbags, Stability Control, Seatbelts, Crumple Zones.
• For more information check www.ancap.com.au

 10. Belt up - Seat belts save lives.

• Make sure children are restrained in appropriate restraints “Hug them at home but belt them in the car”
• Belt up ... Even if you're just going around the corner. Most crashes occur within 10 km of a person’s home. No trip's too short.