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Stop Revive Survive

Do you know you’re four times more likely to have a fatal fatigue crash if you’re driving between 10pm and dawn. That’s because your body’s circadium rhythms are programming you to sleep.

Driving while sleep deprived, especially late at night and at dawn, increases the risk of having a ‘microsleep’ and losing control of your vehicle.

If you fall into a microsleep and nod off at 100 km/h, you’ll travel 100 metres in just four seconds, unconscious.

Don’t ignore the early warning signs of fatigue:

  • Yawning
  • Poor concentration
  • Tired eyes
  • Restlessness
  • Drowsiness
  • Slow reactions
  • Boredom
  • Oversteering
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Rest area and Driver Reviver map

Rest areas are places where you can park safely, get out of your car and refresh yourself before continuing your journey. Driver Reviver stops are a safe place where you can stop for a free snack, a cup of Bushells Tea or a coffee.

Truck rest area maps and lists

Information on NSW truck and heavy vehicle rest areas, regional radio stations, major interstate routes, distances and how to avoid driver fatigue.


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Driver Fatigue