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7. PACK AS YOU JACK
I know I said in the intro that getting a flat tyre shouldn’ t kill you, but jacking up a car or large caravan to change a tyre, or do some mechanical repairs, can be very dangerous. Hydraulic or mechanical jacks have been known to fail, leading to a vehicle collapsing onto a person, causing serious injury or even death. A good idea is to pack as you jack, or place something solid under the vehicle as it is being raised. If jacking up your caravan, use the stabiliser legs to support it before attempting any work.
Another sign you should not ignore. If a section is open to 4WDs, you should consider if you have the skills and self-recovery gear before attempting it.
8. OBEY ROAD CLOSURE SIGNS
If you travel in regional or remote areas of the country, and you come across a sign indicating the road ahead is closed, you must not ignore it. They don’ t close roads out there unless it is for a bloody good reason. Severe or dangerous flooding is the most common reason for a road closure. Other reasons include landslides, erosion or road damage, sink holes or bush fires, all of which could prove fatal if you ignore the warnings. And remember, if it ' s flooded, forget it!
If you’ re changing a tyre on your caravan, consider using your stabiliser legs to take the weight off the jack.
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