Keep your vehicle in tip-top condition (tyres, regular servicing, MOT, etc.)
Before starting out on your trip, check traffic conditions and the latest weather forecast. Try to avoid journeys at rush hours, on days of peak traffic or in poor weather conditions.
For your own safety, keep to the legal speed limit (120 kph) or to the specific limits where lower, especially near roadworks or at access points.
Look out for and heed the indications of the variable electronic message panels, which provide advice and information on any possible incidents on your route.
Keep a safe distance between vehicles in line with the speed at which you are travelling on the motorway. Remember that increased speed requires increased braking distance.
Wherever you can, keep to the right-hand lane. Change lanes only to overtake another vehicle travelling slower than you, indicating your move before hand and without making sudden manoeuvres. Once you have overtaken, gradually return to the right-hand lane.
In the case of breakdown or accident, move over quickly to the hard shoulder. Leave the vehicle (without going onto the roadway) wearing your reflective vest. Indicate the vehicle and, whenever you can, place yourself behind the protective barrier or as far as possible from traffic lanes.
If you take medicines for allergies or other symptoms that cause drowsiness, don't drive.
Over the course of long journey, don't drive for more than two hours non-stop. If you notice signs of tiredness, use the service or rest areas to take a break and stretch your legs. Make sure you the meals you eat are light and don't drink alcoholic beverages.
Plan ahead when paying tolls. Always keep your chosen form of payment to hand. Don't forget that having the ViaT automatic toll device will simplify and speed up your time at the toll stations.
Help those trying to join the motorway..
Don't overload your vehicle. Don't place objects that block the driver's view via the rear-view mirror. If you can, avoid using a roof rack.
Wearing seatbelts or other approved securing devices, in accordance with age and height, is compulsory for all passengers, both front and back.
