RACV is encouraging Victorians to be safe on the roads and secure their homes this summer.
RACV Head of Policy James Williams, said: "According to Australian Sleep Health Foundation, driving after 17 hours without sleep can be the same as driving with a blood alcohol level of around 0.05 per cent.
"To avoid fatigue, make sure you are well rested before embarking on a long trip, share the driving with another person if possible and plan to stop for 15 minutes every two hours."
RACV recommends packing an emergency roadside kit, checking your car insurance and emergency roadside assistance plan and doing a car safety checklist.
"It's also important to check the Fire Danger Rating on the VicEmergency app for both your destination and the route you're travelling on and follow advice from VicEmergency – for example, grassfires can move at speeds of up to 25 kilometres per hour, jump highways and be a very serious threat to motorists," Mr Williams said.
RACV also encourages Victorians to think about how they can keep their home safe while they are away.
"There's a number of things you can do to make your home safer during the holidays, particularly if you are travelling. Keep valuables locked away and out of sight and get to know your neighbours and tell them about your travel plans, so they can keep an eye out for you and communicate any suspicious behaviour to police," Mr Williams said.
"On the insurance front, make sure your coverage is up-to-date and adequately covers your property and belongings – you can calculate the estimated cost to repair or replace your contents by using a home contents calculator.^"
^ The RACV Home Buildings and Home Contents Calculators provide an indication of rebuilding or replacement costs only and in no way guarantees the amount RACV Insurance may agree to insure your home or contents for. It is your responsibility to check that this amount is enough to cover the rebuilding costs of your home or replacement costs of your home's contents at today's prices. Before you decide whether to buy or continue to hold RACV Home Insurance, you should calculate the actual replacement value of your home and contents and consider the information in the Product Disclosure Statement.
