On the move this Easter? THINK! Road Safety

Monday, 14 April 2025

As Easter and the Anzac Day long weekends approach, South Australians can unwind, connect with family and friends and hit the road, exploring what our State has to offer.

Heavier traffic is expected during this period – making it crucial to prioritise safety on our roads. Here are some essential tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey this Easter.

Plan ahead

Floodwaters from Queensland are now entering South Australia. As a result, some unsealed roads are now closed, including the Strzelecki Track. Due to incoming floodwaters, road conditions are unpredictable and may change quickly.

  • Do not attempt to travel in or through affected areas. If you have plans to travel in the area, please reconsider and change your plans now.
  • Visit Outback Roads Warnings to stay informed about current road conditions.

Ensure that you schedule regular breaks on long journeys to combat fatigue.

Never drink and drive. If you are consuming alcohol, plan an alternative means of travel. In metro areas, consider catching public transport.

Other options for travelling include:

  • using a rideshare service or taxi
  • having a designated driver.

Avoid distractions

Research shows that using a mobile phone while driving increases the risk of crashing by at least four times.

Avoid any distractions. Keep your phone out of reach and always focus your attention on the road.

Drive to the conditions

In challenging conditions, reduce your speed and always keep a safe distance to the vehicle ahead.

Check the local weather, latest road closures and warnings before travelling. Avoid closed roads and always drive to the conditions.

In regional areas, look out for animals. Be extra vigilant during dawn and dusk when:

  • they are most active
  • visibility is affected.

Share the road

The road is a shared space, and we must all play our part in keeping each other safe.

Safe driving habits help reduce the number and severity of crashes on our roads. Ensure you share the road safely with all road users.

Remember, we are all in this together. Let’s look out for one another.

Safe drivers aim to reduce and manage the risk of driving by:

  • making good decisions
  • taking responsibility for their driving behaviour.

During this period, you may need to share the road with heavy vehicles. For example, Oversize and Overmass (OSOM) vehicles carrying large and heavy objects.

The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has teamed up with Collingwood Football Club for their latest ‘It’s black and white: we all need space’ campaign.

The campaign aims to educate drivers about keeping safe around these vehicles.

We encourage you to brush up on giving space to trucks and OSOM vehicles before you hit the road.

For more information from the NHVR, watch the video and learn more about keeping safe around trucks.