Have you thought about how you’re getting there and home safely?

RACQ’s latest Young Drivers Survey found distraction (GPS and phone) and fatigue are among the most common safety issues for young drivers – and with the excitement of a week-long party with friends, these are likely to become even bigger concerns.

RACQ Education Manager Rhonda McKenzie said it was best to plan ahead to ensure they’re getting to their destination safely.

“Leave the car at home and get dropped off by parent or guardian if that’s an option,” Ms McKenzie suggested.

“If you are carpooling with friends, make sure you ‘set, forget, no regret’.

“Before you turn your car on, set your phone up – give it to a friend in the car, set it to ‘do not disturb' or put it away out of sight, then forget about it. You don’t want to be faced with a fine, loss of your licence, or more importantly harming yourself or friends by crashing your car due to distraction.”

And don't forget the restrictions for red P-Platers.

“Remember, you must have a zero blood alcohol concentration to drive, even the morning after, and you’re only allowed to have one passenger under 21 who isn’t an immediate family between 11pm and 5am,” she said.

“When you’re at Schoolies make sure you’re looking out for your friends.

“Before you go away, talk to your parents about the ‘one phone call – no questions’ strategy and think about who you would call for help if you found yourself in a bad situation.

“Don’t let the fear of getting in trouble stop you from saving a life or helping a friend.”