The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) had released videos giving advice on safe interaction between heavy vehicles and caravans and other recreational vehicle drivers.
Assistant Minister for Road Safety and Freight Transport, Scott Buchholz said the videos, funded under the NHVR’s Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative, came at a good time when holiday-makers were again taking to the roads.
“Caravaners and truckies spend a lot of time on our highways, so it’s timely to remind all road users to look after each other and stay safe,” Mr Buchholz said.
“The videos are fronted by well-known truckie and safety advocate, Rod Hannifey and entertainer, Amelia Ryan. They cover topics such as sharing truck stops and roadhouses or overtaking on a highway,” he said.
Chief Executive of the NHVR, Sal Petroccitto said the latest videos continued the work the NHVR had undertaken with the caravan industry over the past year.
“I’m pleased that holiday-makers have a wide range of information to understand the difficult roles and tasks that truckies are undertaking,” Mr Petroccitto said.
“The videos feature some of Australia’s finest outback scenery, but Rod and Amelia’s tips are vitally important whether you are on an open highway, stopping for a break or setting up for the night.”
The Share the Road videos can be accessed at this PS News link. Note they have sound.
