Traffic & Transport Archives

For prospective Australian immigrants (or emigrants – depending on your perspective)

And suddenly there was a roundabout …

Roundabouts in Australia, not easy for everyone. Learn about giving way, which lane to use, when to signal and about knocked down signs.

The fuel economy of cars is higher in Australia than the global average, reflecting larger and, therefore, less efficient vehicles.

There is the astonishing number of 148 urban address designations in Australia, and it does not always match the real road type – an overview

Why do new drivers in Australia have to display P-plates? Which restrictions come with them? Are they the same all over the country?

Cyclists in Australia are as unpopular as cockroaches. According to one study, they are considered not part of the humanoid species.

Bicycle riding in Australia is improving, but still miles away from other countries. Cars still have priority and cycling can be dangerous.

Hoons love noisy speeding, burnouts and screeching tyres. Their toys are ridiculous-looking (and useless) spoilers, sports-mufflers etc.