Backup plans

How to protect yourself

• Park behind a solid structure to block as much heat as you can. If this is not possible, pull over to the side of the road into a clear area, well away from debris that may ignite
• Wind up your car windows, close the vents, put on your hazard lights and headlights, leave the engine running and air conditioning on re-circulate
• Get down as low as possible below window level
• Cover up with a woollen blanket until the fire front passes
• If you have water, drink it
• Get out of the car once the fire has gone.

Driving during a bushfire is a last resort. Your safest option is to leave early.