Driving safely

Road safety is one of Australia's most serious public health issues. Play your part and be a responsible safe driver.

Before you leave

• Make sure your vehicle is safe to drive.
• Plan your trip.
• Include rest stops on long trips so you don't drive tired.
• Check for traffic updates and changes to road conditions.
• Plan ahead so you don't drink and drive.
• Safely restrain children and plan how to keep them busy during the drive.

On the road

• Buckle up your seatbelt.
• Slow down—drive within the speed limit.
• Drive to the conditions.
• Stay focused on the road—it is easy to get distracted by things in the car.
• Don't talk or text on your mobile phone.
• Follow the road rules and obey traffic signs and lane markings (PDF, 441KB).
• Share the road safely with other road users.
• Drive safely through:
  • roadworks
  • school zones
  • rail crossings.
• Report dangerous driving.

Read The Essential Driving Companion (PDF, 971KB) for more useful safety tips for drivers.