NSW Log Book 18. Country Driving
Learning Goal
Gain experience driving in rural environments
Learning Content
Sealed highways and country roads
Driving on various road surfaces { sealed and unsealed }
Road rules, signs and traffic marking not previously encountered, for example, narrow bridge, railway and stock crossings
Using overtaking lanes
Applying low risk driving in rural environments { managing speed, position, decisions and responding to hazards }
Driver fatigue
Sharing the road with heavy vehicles
Risk of encountering wildlife when driving at dawn or dusk
Facts and Tips
Take advantage of situations like family holidays to get some experience on country roads.
Remember to share the driving. As this is a new experience greater levels of fatigue may be experienced, so change drivers more often.