Driving on International Highways

Country driving requires constant attention to a frequently changing environment. Drivers should be aware of prevailing speed limits and adjusting their speed accordingly. Long distance driving also requires preparation, to avoid fatigue and to maintain alertness during the journey. Drivers are recommended to have:

•  A good sleep before setting out. They should not drive when obviously tired, stressed or ill, and avoid driving during normal sleeping hours.
  
•  Watch for the symptoms of fatigue-boredom, lazy steering, aches, pains, sore eyes, and restlessness.
  
•  Pull over at the safest place and rest for at least half an hour or until recovered.
  
• Be alert for the presence of crop dusting, or storms of insects, which can impede vision.
  
• Drive more slowly through cutting gorges, winding and unsealed roads and where there are heavy vehicles, wide or dangerous loads (e.g. explosives or chemicals), farm machinery or school buses.