Toll Driver Reviver calls for motorists to wake up this long weekend

Toll Group, in partnership with Driver Reviver road safety initiative, is calling for drivers to take a break this long weekend to reduce fatigue-related incidents.

According to a statement from Toll Group, fatigue is one of the biggest causes of fatalities on Australian roads. Between 20 to 30 per cent of fatal road accidents around the country are due to driver fatigue.

The Driver Reviver initiative has been operating in Australia for 26 years by encouraging motorists to take frequent breaks by visiting its Driver Reviver sites around the country

Since 1990, there has been more than 23 million cups of tea and coffee served, more than five million litres of water boiled, and around 27 million snacks provided at the sites, staffed by volunteers.

“Toll is proud to be the national partner of the Driver Reviver program. At Toll, we strongly believe that all injuries are preventable and everyone has the right to get home safely – and the Driver Reviver program is strongly aligned to these values,” said Brian Kruger, Managing Director, Toll Group in the statement.

“With the long weekend ahead, it’s critical for road users to understand the dangers of driving while fatigued, as driving tired can be as dangerous as driving intoxicated. With over 200 driver reviver sites around the country, there is plenty of reason to stop for respite from a long journey.”

Toll understands the impact of driver fatigue, operating nearly 3000 heavy vehicles in Australia, which travel more than 300 million kilometres each year.

“At Toll, our professional drivers spend more time on Australian roads than anyone else and we are acutely aware of the role fatigue plays in road safety. It’s critical for government, for businesses and the wider community to work together to raise awareness of safety on our roads,” Mr. Kruger said.

Driver Reviver volunteers come from a wide range of organisations including Lions Clubs, the SES, Volunteer Rescue Association and the Rural Fire Service.

Driver Reviver is also supported by The Arnott’s Foundation, Bushells Tea, Bushells Coffee and Sunshine Sugar, helping to fuel the national initiative.

For more information about Toll Driver Reviver and operating sites, please visit: www.driverreviver.com.au