It is important to recognise the warning signs of fatigue and stay safe when driving. Remember, you can feel tired on both short and long trips, so stay alert to the signs.

High risk times for fatigue-related crashes are between 2pm and 4pm and between 10pm and 6am, when the body is naturally tired.

Motorists should be aware of their behaviour and not ignore the signs of fatigue, which include:

• sore or heavy eyes
• fuzzy vision
• general tiredness
• stiffness and cramps
• delayed reaction times
• car wandering across the road.

If you experience driver fatigue, stop driving and take a break. It could save your life or someone else's. A guide is to stop every two hours (or less) for at least 15 minutes. Pull over at a rest area, tourist spot, driver reviver location, park, petrol station or somewhere safe; get out of your vehicle, stretch your legs and have something to eat or drink. Although taking regular breaks may add some time to your trip, it might save your life.

Don’t drive tired. Be here. Here for Life.

More information about fatigue:

• driver fatigue (warning signs and tips to avoid it)
• driver reviver
• fatigue campaign