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High Life
Waiheke Island, 31 December 2012
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Coromandel Gold
Whitianga, 30-31 December 2012
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Parachute Festival
Hamilton, 25-27 January 2012
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Raggamuffin
Rotorua, 1-2 February 2012
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Rhythm and Vines
Gisborne, 29 - 31 December 2012
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WOMAD
New Plymouth, 15-17 March 2013
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La De Da
Martinborough, 30 December 2012
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Jim Beam Homegrown
Wellington Waterfront, 2 March 2013
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Luminate
Golden Bay, 30 January 2013
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Rhythm and Alps
Terrace Downs Canterbury,
28-29 December 2012
You can get free tools from www.safeteendriver.co.nz to help you plan a safe trip together.
- Drive
by daylightDrive by daylight
Does your teenager know that driving at night requires more energy, concentration and experience? Encourage daytime driving when it is easier to spot hazards, visibility is better and they are less likely to feel fatigued.
- The 4
second ruleThe 4 second rule
Even a New Zealand summer has its fair share of wet weather. Weather conditions can affect stopping distance -
it takes longer for your teenager to stop on slippery, wet roads. In poor weather, encourage your teen to double the two-second rule to create a safe distance behind the car they're following. - Sun strike
secretsSun strike secrets
Most teenagers love the sun, but do they know how to avoid sun strike? To help minimise the effects, tell your teenager to keep their windscreen clean (inside and out), wear sunglasses when driving and use the car's sun visors to block it out. Let them know that sometimes the only safe thing to do is pull over and wait for a few minutes until the angle of the sun changes.
- Heavy
TrafficHeavy Traffic
Everyone loves to go on holiday over the summer season, and often this means teens will encounter heavy traffic as they travel to the summer festivals. Remind them that in these situations the best response is to be patient, reduce their speed and regularly scan the road to be aware of their surroundings.
- The day
afterThe day after
After the big event is over, it's important your teen knows not to push their limits on the way home. Talk to them about driver fatigue, encourage them to get some rest and to eat breakfast before hitting the road in the morning. If possible they should share the driving with others who are also well-rested.
