In snowfall areas, lift windscreen wiper blades away from the glass overnight. The weight of snow can bend or break wiper arms. After all, you should get used to the way the chains are fitted. That way, you can also check to see that they are in good condition and indeed will fit the tyres. It won t be fun to find out in snow country, with cars sliding off the road, that your chains don t fit properly, or that a cross link is broken, ready to damage your wheel housing, brake lines or shock absorbers.
Many roads travel through areas where our native animals feed.
These animals will often cross the road several times a day. Emus, kangaroos, wallabys, goats, echidna, deer and wombats are often found on our roads, more so at dawn and dusk. Drive slowly and keep a wary eye on the shoulders of the road. That means that you should plan your journey so you can take a break every two hours or so. Have a happy holiday.