Stay alert and keep watching all around - as others have said it can be so boring on a motorway.Originally Posted by porkies
When you get bored/tired its easy to mis-judge speed, your own and others, and stopping distances.
I'm also careful to make sure I know whats going on behind especially when slowing down and if a line of traffic slows/stops. A rear end shunt wouldnt be fun on two wheels.
Also make sure you keep a look out for, and can see any rubbish/pot holes - not fun at motorway speeds.
I'd aim for a first motorway run when the traffic is a bit quieter.