26 December, 2017
Summer is here! We've prepared some simple safety tips to help you stay safe over Christmas and still enjoy your holidays:
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TitleHoliday driving
- Have your car serviced and prepare an emergency pack with a blanket, torch and first aid kit
- Be rested before a long drive and plan the trip so you share the driving and take regular breaks to avoid fatigue
- Taking your furry friends on a road trip with you? Make sure you have appropriate restraints in the car for your pets!
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TitleAvoiding driver fatigue
- Don’t push on to the next town if you are tired
- Avoid driving when you are normally sleeping – this is the most dangerous time on the roads for fatigued motorists
- Don’t drive beyond the speed limit
- Stop every two hours for a 15-minute break
- Eat well and drink plenty of sugar-free fluids
- Adjust your driving to the conditions
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TitleCelebrating safely
- Don’t drink or use drugs and drive (or boat); it’s not worth the risk to your life or anyone else’s
- Have water between drinks, eat something, and remember that only time will make you sober
- Pour your own drinks so that you can manage how much you consume
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TitleTaking care of your mental health
- Pressure on your bank balance at this time of year fuels stress – talk to friends and family about how to keep Christmas fun, without breaking the bank
- Emotions can be heightened at this time of year - giving yourself time and space to recognise this
- Prioritise sleep, eating well and regular exercise
- If all else fails, plan to debrief with someone you trust
