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Preparing for a long trip |
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Before you leave for a long trip, inspect your vehicle and have it checked by a professional mechanic and there are some checks you can do yourself or have it done by a service station attendant. |
Check: |
- All the lights.
- The oil level.
- The drive belts. Tighten if necessary.
- Make sure there is enough coolant in the radiator coolant tank.
- Fill up your windshield washer tank and check the conditions of the wiper blades.
- Clean the car windows inside and out.
- If you're pulling a trailer, make sure the trailer lights are working.
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Planing your Route |
Plan your route and overnight stops well in advance. Leave details of your route or destination with a relative or friend. |
Ask for Directions |
If you need directions, stop at a truck stop. You are sure to find a truck driver who knows the area in which you are interested. He or she will be glad to advise you. |
Fatigue |
Don't drive when you're tired. You won't arrive any earlier. You may not arrive at all. Fatigue can creep up on you. There's no warning. A nod of the head and anything can happen. You risk your life and the lives of others on the road. |
Some warning signs are: |
- Blurred or double vision,
- Itchy or burning eyes,
- Inability to attend to the task of driving,
- Correcting lane position more frequently than usual,
- Sudden small sensations of fear or of falling asleep.
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Stop Frequently |
- Stop regularly for refreshments and exercise.
- Use your gas stop to take a break, and stretch your legs.
- Take a nap.
- Don't drive during your normal sleeping hours.
- If you start to feel sleepy: open a window, talk to passengers or sing.
- Move your body.
- Stop frequently in a rest area or at a service centre.
- Talk a short walk, or have a beverage and a light snack.
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The Driver's Permit Study Guide
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The Computerized
Study Guide
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The Motorcycle's Permit Study Guide
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The Truck's Permit
Study Guide
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CAA Driver Training Where Driving is for life
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