Before you Leave
Pack for all eventualitiesNot every town you visit will have an optometrist. If you wear glasses, or contact lenses, make sure you have a back-up pair with you.If you need to take regular medication, plan ahead to en sure you have sufficient supplies to last. Pack an extra prescription just in case.A small first aid kit is always handy for travellers. If you already have one, check the expiry date on the medications in the kit.
On the RoadAlways drink plenty of fluids on a long road trip. In the north and inland of WA you should drink at least 12 glasses of water during the heat of the day. If you are travelling with young children, remember to take an esky so you can keep milk or formula cool and fresh.
Do regular leg exercises while you are sitting in planes and cars to help maintain good blood circulation and avoid the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis. Rotate your ankles regularly and walk around during breaks to stretch your body and legs.
Don’t drive tired!Driver fatigue is the major cause of four in ten fatal country road crashes and one in six metropolitan crashes. Resist the temptation to drive tired and learn to recognise the signs of fatigue such as yawning, blurred vision and heavy eyelids. Minimise the risk of fatigue by:
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