What should I pay attention to when driving in Australia?

Go on road trip is a very popular tourist way in Australia, because of its vast territory and sparsely populated roads, few cars coming and going, low car rental costs and beautiful scenery along the way. The information needed in go on road trip is also very simple, only the original driver's license (indicating that the driver is required to be over 25 years old), the notarized English translation of the driver's license and the bank credit card are required. It should be noted that the official certificate of China driver's license translation is only reasonable in Australian Chinese, and the translated driver's license can be applied from most China travel agencies or immigration agencies.

How to choose a satisfactory model in Australia? Most roads in Australia are flat and spacious, and large and medium-sized Japanese cars are a good choice, which are fuel-efficient and easy to control and cost-effective. When you go to Western Australia and Northern Territory for the first time, you can choose an SUV. When you go to the coastal highway for the first time, you can consider driving a convertible and feel the sense of control while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

According to the statistics of car rental and car rental on go on road trip service platform all over the world, car rental companies in Australia are mainly Japanese cars, American cars and Horton, who is a native Australian brand. Most people rent compact SUVNissanDualis, large and medium-sized SUVMitsubishiOutlander and medium-sized ToyotaCorolla, and most people choose Hertz and Avis as car rental companies. If you cross mountains and rivers, remember to check the vehicles halfway and keep the fuel tank full of oil.

Abide by traffic regulations Since April 20 18, new traffic regulations have been implemented in Beijing Capital Region to save the safety of emergency rescue service personnel when working on the roadside. It is clearly stipulated that when driving emergency vehicles (including police cars, fire engines and ambulances) that are stationary or driving at a low speed and flashing green or blue lights, the driver should slow down to less than 40 km/h until all personnel and emergency rescue trailers are safely driven out. This standard can be used for two-way vehicles. Unless there is a barrier in the middle of the road, it is not necessary for oncoming cars to obey this speed limit. Violation of this traffic law will result in a fine of A $257, with two points deducted.

Traveling on the road is basically a standard safe driving orientation.

The driving direction in Australia is opposite to that in China, and the "left-hand drive system" is adopted. Don't drive on the road in a hurry It is recommended to train in a quiet area before taking the bus, and then drive on the road after the actual operation is proficient. Tip: You can also stick a small note on the right side of the car windshield to remind yourself not to drive in the wrong direction.

speed per hour

Australia is a big country with many laws and regulations. Driving in Australia should follow the speed limit signs that should be on the road. The police usually catch it very hard, so there is no need to doubt its speed limit sign. The speed limit sign in Australia is very accurate. However, in areas with road maintenance and road warning, it is generally necessary to slow down (especially in areas with warning signs, billboards will be announced first). Please be sure to observe the speed limit.

The selling area is about 50~60 kilometers, and it is 40 kilometers in colleges and universities. Freeways, suburban slopes and some "unmarked roads" are mostly located at 100~ 1 10 km.