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Spokesperson Tristan Vorias said the Club’s Annual Road Safety Survey also showed the number of drivers speeding, drink driving and driving tired had increased from last year.

“This Road Safety Week, we want to highlight the importance of staying safe on Queensland roads, so it’s very disappointing to see so many drivers making life-threatening decisions when behind the wheel,” Mr Vorias said.

“Already this year, almost 200 people have died on Queensland roads and, unfortunately, we’re on track to record our worst road toll in more than a decade.”

The survey found nearly three quarters (74.3%) of motorists surveyed admitted to speeding, 41.2% said they had driven tired, and 13.3% had driven when they thought they may be over the legal blood alcohol limit.

In the last year, 28.6% of Queenslanders surveyed admitted to engaging in an activity that would interfere with their ability to drive safely such as using their mobile phone or driving while distracted.

Mr Vorias said far too many drivers were not taking the Fatal Five seriously.

“These are not called the Fatal Five for no reason, they are the top causes of deaths on Queensland roads,” Mr Vorias said.

“No matter your age or how confident you feel behind the wheel, making poor decisions can kill you or others on the road in a matter of seconds.

“We encourage all Queenslanders to reflect on these shocking figures during Road Safety Week and vow to drive like your life depends on it, because it does.”