7 Facts About Driving In Australia That You Didn’t Know!
                     7 Facts About Driving In 
Australia That You Didn’t 
Know!
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Australia is known for all the adventures related to the short 
day trips to epic drives on the coastal roads. The driving 
experiences in the continent have much more to landscapes and 
the way people drive. If speaking about the geographical 
depiction, Australia occupies 5% of the surface and is the 6th 
largest country in the world. Apart from such dynamics, it is 
one of the least populated countries with 2.5 people per square 
kilometre.
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1.  SPEED LIMITS 
Maximum speed on the highways 
and freeways is 100kph. Maximum 
speed limit in the local urban areas is 
50-80 kph. Special speed limits apply 
in certain states and school zones. All 
the speed limits are clearly marked 
on the roads and any fine incurred is 
the responsibility of the driver. If 
they are foreign nationals, the fine is 
mailed to the address in their home 
country.
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2.  DRIVING LICENCE 
International drivers and travellers 
should carry a valid overseas driver’s 
licence which covers the vehicle class 
being driven. If your license isn’t in 
English, International Drivers Permit 
(IDP) from your home country or a 
translation is mandatory. Moreover, 
the onus is on the tourist to learn the 
road rules before driving on the 
Australian roads.
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3.  DO NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS ON THE 
WAY
Hitchhiking is  most popular but 
illegal in Australia. It is highly 
recommended that you don’t pick up 
travellers or natives who are 
strangers to you.
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4. DRINK DRIVING AND RBT 
There are strict laws being enforced 
on drunk driving across the 
continent. Police are entitled to stop 
drivers randomly for breathalyser 
tests, most commonly known as 
Random Breath Tests. In spite of 0.05 
as legal limit, responsible driving is 
recommended without the influence 
of drugs or alcohol.
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5. DISTANCES BETWEEN CITIES 
The tourists and international drivers 
are least known to the fact that it is 
always a long drive between most of 
the cities in Australia. Always follow a 
distance chart before you plan your 
trips.
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6. INSURANCE COVER 
 It is always better to have an up-to-
date insurance which provides 
coverage to the areas and surfaces 
which you might drive on. Check the 
fine print of the insurance cover, if 
you are using a car rental.
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7. OUTBACK DRIVING
Planning to go off-road requires you 
to have local advice and a local 
support. Many car rental suppliers 
limit the outback driving their cars 
with strict conditions.
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