Safe Driving Tips for Your Campervan Road Trip

1. Safe Driving Tips for Your Campervan Road Trip

2. Safety Habit while Driving • Like any other adventure you embark on, making safety a habit while driving a campervan around Australia won’t 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Make Sure to Close all Drawers and Cupboards Properly • Always double-check before setting out on the road again.

7. Always Wear your Seat Belt • Roads can be rough. Buckle up even before starting the motorhome engine.

8. Prepare your Driver's License • Be sure it’s valid in Australia. You can always ask for advice from the campervan rental company. Be sure to take care of it ahead of time.

9. Follow Rules • Familiarize yourself with required speed limit. Just because you are out alone on the road doesn’t mean you can set aside driving laws.

10. 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 it’s best you stay sober.

11. 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.

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

13. Overestimate Travel Time • Delays can happen. Minor adjustments on your schedule should be fine long as you’ve taken note of required drive times to your destinations.

14. Beware of Animals you’re Sharing Roads With • It’s 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.

15. Don’t Text and Drive • Let your road trip buddies help you if you need to check an app or respond to an urgent call or message. It’s best to keep your phone away, though, so you can focus on driving.

16. Ensure your Fuel Tank is Full • Refuel when you get the chance as it may take long before you find another place to refill.

17. 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. • Brought to you by Discovery-Campervans. • For more info on campervan hire cairns, check out: www.discovery-campervans.com.au