Safe Driving Tips for Your Campervan Road Trip

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Safe Driving Tips for Your Campervan Road Trip
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Safety Habit while Driving

• Like any other adventure you embark on, making
  safety a habit while driving a campervan around
  Australia wont hurt. This will even make your
  trip stress-free and more enjoyable.
• Learn about the features of the vehicle before
  your trip and get in touch with travel agents in
  case you have any concerns. Using information you
  have gathered, create a list of things you should
  bring for the trip.

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• Here are safe driving tips to keep in mind as you
  hire a campervan.

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Keep Kitchen Utensils Away

• Return them where they're stored after use. In
  case you're traveling with the family, this is
  also to prevent little ones from playing with
  them.

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Always Check Appliances

• Turn off or unplug everything you no longer use.
  Listen carefully to instructions provided by the
  staff on how to operate motorhome equipment.

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Make Sure to Close all Drawers and Cupboards
Properly

• Always double-check before setting out on the
  road again.

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Always Wear your Seat Belt

• Roads can be rough. Buckle up even before
  starting the motorhome engine.

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Prepare your Driver's License

• Be sure its valid in Australia. You can always
  ask for advice from the campervan rental company.
  Be sure to take care of it ahead of time.

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Follow Rules

• Familiarize yourself with required speed limit.
  Just because you are out alone on the road
  doesnt mean you can set aside driving laws.

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Never Drink and Drive

• If you want a drink, let someone else take over
  the wheel. Driving requires your full attention.
  Alcohol impairs your sense of judgment so its
  best you stay sober.

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Do Not Drive Exhausted

• Take enough rest and get yourself ready for the
  long drive. Take turns driving with someone else
  in the group if you start to feel drained after
  long hours behind the wheel.

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Get to Know your Destinations

• It pays if everyone will do their research about
  places youre looking to visit. This also helps
  as you plan your budget and itinerary. Most
  important, it helps keep stress at bay.

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Overestimate Travel Time

• Delays can happen. Minor adjustments on your
  schedule should be fine long as youve taken note
  of required drive times to your destinations.
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Beware of Animals youre Sharing Roads With

• Its hard to tell their next movement so you need
  to be the one to pay extra attention. Rather than
  stopping the vehicle, slow down and stay in your
  lane.

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Dont Text and Drive

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• Let your road trip buddies help you if you need
  to check an app or respond to an urgent call or
  message. Its best to keep your phone away,
  though, so you can focus on driving.

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Ensure your Fuel Tank is Full

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• Refuel when you get the chance as it may take
  long before you find another place to refill.

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Check these Out!

• Safe driving is a good practice anywhere you
  travel to. When you hire a campervan, this also
  means keeping your temporary home on the road
  secured and all passengers comfortable. That
  said, take note of these tips for your outback
  adventure in Oz.
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  check out www.discovery-campervans.com.au