Short messages on Driving from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article Minimise distractions when driving
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Minimise distractions when driving

When you first learn to drive, wait until you feel confident without an instructor beside you before taking friends as passengers, switch your phone off and keep the radio volume down to aid concentration.

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Read more about the article Feeling nervous when driving
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Feeling nervous when driving

It is normal to feel nervous about driving after passing your test. Safe driving is about experience, so keep practising. Remember you have the skills to drive safely – so be confident.

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Avoid driving when sleepy

The most effective ways to counter sleepiness are to drink two cups of caffeinated coffee and to take a short nap (up to 15 minutes). The safest option is to avoid driving when sleepy.

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Sleeping drivers can’t brake to avoid crashes

Driver fatigue crashes are about 50% more likely to result in death or serious injury as they tend to be high speed impacts because a driver who has fallen asleep cannot brake or swerve to avoid or reduce the impact.

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