This week is Queensland Road Safety Week and together with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) we’re committing to putting road safety first.
Road conditions can change due to a variety of factors from weather, animals, the environment, traffic and roadworks so it’s important to drive to the prevailing conditions.
This includes on our state’s rural roads, where there were 136 lives lost and 1,915 people seriously injured in 2019 – that’s more than 60% of total lives lost on our roads.
When driving on rural and remote roads, remember:
Reduce your speed before nearing the edge of the road and prepare for surface change – the edge may drop off or have loose stones.
If you’re driving towards the west, the afternoon sun can affect your vision. Consider this when planning your trip.
Keep an eye out for livestock and wildlife on or at the side of the road, especially at night. Slow