a) The first one is a very obvious one and relates to speed. Given the huge expanse of relatively free roads and tracks, it is natural that you could be tempted to drive at top speeds and that is something you must be careful about. Some of the country roads are of the corrugated kind and the ride can get pretty bumpy. It is therefore advisable to stick to speeds of 70 – 80km/hr on these roads.
b) When you drive on paved roads, you may be able to go faster but here again, some of the paved roads are only single lane. That will mean you would have to make way for oncoming traffic once in a while and cruising at top speeds is not advisable as pulling quickly to the left might result in an accident. If the oncoming vehicle is a truck, then you may have to even go off the road totally and high speeds can be dangerous if you are unable to control the vehicle. Remember, there could be potholes and the road may have soft edges that could make it very difficult for you to keep control of the vehicle.
c) Do not overtake the vehicle in front of you unless you are sure about it. Very often, what you see in front of you may give you an impression that it is a truck and when you do try to overtake, it could be a road train that is usually quite long - and you may not be able to overtake it in time for you to keep away from oncoming traffic.
d) Look out for animal movement on the roads and also ensure that your headlights are always on for better visibility.
e) Guard against tiredness and fatigue, which is natural when you drive for long hours and with concentration.
f) Do not drive on roads that are wet, and pull up by the side till they dry out. Saving time is not worth the risk you would be exposing yourself (and your vehicle) to.
g) If you come across gates and have to stop to open them for passage, ensure you close them after you are through.
h) Outback driving could entail passing through private property and it is therefore advisable not to meander off track, and stick to only designated pathways.
i) Allow heavy vehicles to pass by fully and wait for a couple of minutes to allow dust thrown up by the vehicles to settle down.
Outback driving can be a fun activity with the right vehicle and adherence to the above safety tips.
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