road trip to Tweed Heads(8 points) by myisha https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv Made with a taste for adventure en-us 2017-08-29 00:10:27 UTC 2023-05-19 13:04:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Get a good night's sleep myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183270784 According to the NHTSA, driving while drowsy is a contributing factor in 100,000 accidents annually. Drive only when well rested, and switch off with another adult every few hours, if possible.]]> 2017-08-29 00:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183270784 Gear up for safety myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183270893 what to bring:
  • Water
  • Warm blankets
  • A flashlight
  • Jumper cables
  • Flares
  • Tools to change a tire
  • A fully charged cell phone
  • A first-aid kit
]]> 2017-08-29 00:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183270893 Adjust your posture myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271020 Make a conscious effort to sit up straight, because slouching can make you drowsy.]]> 2017-08-29 00:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271020 Break up the trip myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271181 Every two hours, switch drivers or take a quick pit stop. Drinking water will also help keep you more alert, and force you to take bathroom breaks.]]> 2017-08-29 00:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271181 Ignore phone calls myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271279  Even if you’re hands-free, talking on the phone is dangerous. The region of the brain that processes moving images decreases its activity by up to one third when you’re listening to the other side of the line. Talking on the phone and driving at the same time is like talking on the phone and watching TV—you’re going to miss something on one end or the other.]]> 2017-08-29 00:20:57 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271279 Before you go myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271543
  • Oil check
  • Keep your cool
  • Deal with pressure
  • Cover yourself
  • Map it out
  • Stay alert
    • ]]>     2017-08-29 00:22:39 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183271543     Toilet Stops myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183272331 2017-08-29 00:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183272331 Cutious on the road myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183273521 When a car prepares to overtake a road train, position yourself so that the truck driver can see you before you attempt to pass. This will give the truck theopportunity to signal you when a safe opportunity arises.]]> 2017-08-29 00:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183273521 Determining Rest Breaks (4 points) myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183626702 on long trips its said that you should be having a rest stop and changing drivers every two hours. i have put rest stops into the directions to Tweed Heads:

          Head west on King St towards Morgan St | 0.4 km
          Turn right onto Brown St | 90 m
          Turn left onto Hunter St | 1.8 km
          Turn right onto Stewart Ave/A43Continue to follow A43 | 0.9 km

    REST STOP

           At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Hannell St/A43 | 1.2 km
          At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Industrial Dr/A43Continue to follow A43 | 12.5 km
           Keep left, follow signs for Pacific Hwy/Raymond Terrace/A1/Airport/Taree/Brisbane | 0.5 km
          Continue onto Maitland Rd/Pacific 

    REST STOP

    Hwy/A1Continue to follow Pacific Hwy/A1 | 7.0 km
           At the roundabout, take the 1st exit and stay on Pacific Hwy/A1Parts of this road may be closed at certain times or on certain days | 157 km
           Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 130 km
          Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 62.1 km

    REST STOP

           Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 12.1 km
         At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 6.4 km
          Keep right to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 77.2 km
          Turn right onto Centenary Dr | 4.3 km
            Turn right onto Pacific Hwy/A1 | 11.9 km

    REST STOP

           Continue straight to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 13.7 km
          Continue straight to stay on Pacific Hwy/A1 | 128 km
           Continue onto Pacific Mwy/M1(signs for Tweed Heads)Entering Queensland | 136 km

    REST STOP

           Continue onto Pacific Mwy/M3 | 15.5 km
          Take the Elizabeth St exitMay be closed at certain times or on certain days | 0.3 km
           Continue onto Elizabeth StParts of this road may be closed at certain times or on certain days | 0.3 km
           Turn left onto Albert St | 83 m

    7 HOURS 45 MINUTES LATER]]>     2017-08-30 09:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/183626702     Ensure your tyres have more than 1.6mm of tread myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/184453379 Most new tyres start out with about 8-9mm of tread. When the tread wears, the tyre’s ability to disperse water reduces. Regularly check the indicators on your tyre’s tread pattern, which will show as lines across the tread when it’s reduced to 1.6mm.

    ]]>     2017-09-04 01:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/184453379     myisha_edmonds1 https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/184453947 budgeted $4000 for 6 days ]]> 2017-09-04 01:58:47 UTC https://padlet.com/myisha_edmonds1/694keuiqkczv/wish/184453947