DO A FIRST AID COURSE
We have all seen the memes on social media making a mockery of the many ways this country is trying to kill us . The truth is that many of these memes are not too far removed from reality . Australia has many dangerous animals . The country is rugged and remote .
Outside of the major cities , emergency care can be hours away . If you or a member of your family is hurt , suffers a poisonous sting or bite , or has to go through a medical emergency , being trained in modern first aid gives you the best chance to react to the situation and manage the person involved until specialised medical assistance arrives .
In addition to being trained , carrying a well-stocked first aid kit is essential . We keep one in the car and one in the caravan . And even though I spent 30 years in the emergency services , I still keep a copy of a first aid manual with us and occasionally read it to refresh my knowledge .
You never know when you might need a tow . Top-level roadside assistance gives you the maximum tow distance should you need it
In addition to doing a first aid course , you should carry a well-stocked first aid kit
EMERGENCY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
Driving a modern motor vehicle around town will not put it under much pressure . But pack it full of the gear for you and your family , attach a huge caravan on the back , drive for several hours a day in 35-degree heat with the airconditioner across our less-thanfantastic outback roads , and you really will be pushing that vehicle to its limits .
Breakdowns are a genuine concern and you need to be prepared to deal with one . Your basic roadside assistance will not cut it in these situations . You will need top-level cover to ensure you get the maximum towing allowance available and that your caravan and tow vehicle will be taken care of .
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