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https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/fatigue/stoprevivesurvive.html

Stop Revive Survive

Watch for the early warning signs

The best way to avoid driving tired is to make sure you have enough sleep before driving, regardless of the length of your trip. Drivers and motorcyclists can avoid fatigue crashes by recognizing the early warning signs:

• Yawning
• Poor concentration
• Sore/tired eyes
• Restlessness
• Drowsiness
• Slow reactions
• Boredom
• Oversteering

Don’t wait for amicrosleep– by then it’s too late. Pull over and stop when it is safe to do so, as soon as you experience any of these warning signs. Have a nap (20 minutes works best) or stop for a coffee if you are on a short trip (but remember caffeine won’t help for long and doesn’t work for everyone).*

Rest areas

Rest areas allow drivers and motorcyclists to park safely, walk around and refresh themselves before continuing their journey. They are available 24 hours a day year-round and are clearly signposted. Service centres, petrol stations, parks and country towns are other places you can stop and take a break from driving.

You can download, view and print rest area maps showing roadside locations throughout NSW.

Stop and revive

About 80 Driver Reviver sites operate across NSW at peak holiday periods. They offer a safe place to stop for a biscuit and a cup of Bushells tea or coffee. These sites are clearly signposted and are supported by Bushells Tea and the Centre for Road Safety. The Driver Reviver program is run by volunteer community groups including the Volunteer Rescue Association, State Emergency Services and Lions Club International.

A map of Driver Reviver sites shows their location when they are in operation. Drivers and motorcyclists should use rest area stops when driving during non-peak periods.

* Caffeine is not suitable for some individuals and can be harmful. Limits on the daily consumption of caffeine are recommended.