Roadtripping to that epic holiday home? The worst places to break down have been revealed
New data has determined the motorways where a breakdown could be fatal, because Aussie families are on its way on these holidays.
Auto-rental comparison site VroomVroomVroom analyzed the most popular road trip routes in the country against the location of nearby hospitals, fuel stations and mechanics to reveal the top 10 worst places to stop.
With five in Western Australia and the rest in Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory, the results showed how quickly insulation a summer outing can turn into a survival test for families who are lured into distant locations.
From famous desert traces to external outback courses, these roads provide a radical landscape and an unforgettable Australian experience, but also the grim reality that helps hundreds of kilometers away.
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The Highway Gunbarrel is famous for night -time starling and haunting sand dunes. PIC: Supplied/ Twa
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The Highway Gunbarrel in West -Australia ranked the worst place to break down.
Perfect for nocturnal stargazer or haunting sand dunes, it connects with Alice Springs and other central states or areas, but the isolated site is ruthless if things go wrong.
The next one on the list was the Tanami road, which stretched over the Northern Territory and to West -Australia, with malfunctions that drivers left more than 200 km of help.
In the meantime, the Diamantina River Road from Queensland and the Birdsville Developmental Road rank high, where travelers are placed deep in the interior with limited support and hundreds of kilometers away from rescue.
The site is ruthless if something goes wrong
Ex-military survival Ryan Wilson said that the study was a timely memory of how quickly a summer road trip can become serious for holiday makers.
“Outbreaks happens, and when they do that, especially in remote areas, you need more than happiness to get through it,” said Mr. Wilson.
The former SASR salute, now founder of Working Paws Australia, has changed his frontline knowledge into practical tips for road trippers.
“When you go to remote or rough parts of Australia, the preparation is everything,” he said.
“You don’t need military training to stay safe, you just need the right equipment and a clear plan.”
Ex-military survival expert Ryan Wilson
Must-haves include navigation cards and GPS, food, water, a first aid kit, multi-tool, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen and even snake bite connections.
The mentality of a traveler was equally important, Mr. Wilson said.
“You are in a situation that requires calm, intentional action. It’s not about being tough, it’s about being smart, staying focused and using what you have to stay safe and get through.”
He insisted on drivers to plan carefully routes, check the weather conditions and tell someone when and where they travel.
The Bunda Cliff Face along the Great Australian Bight on Eyre Highway
Staying with your vehicle was the golden rule, with the car doors or bonnet that were able to offer shade, while tires could weigh chair covers and clothing as an improvised hiding place.
Walking for help must be a final resort:
“If you have to move, make sure you have a clear plan,” said Mr. Wilson.
“Know your instructions, use the sun, a compass or GPS. Wear water, sun protection and a way to communicate.”
Finally, he said, make yourself visible to increase the chance of attracting help.
Reflecting materials, mirrors, foil to flash or even use rocks to form basic signals such as ‘SOS’ or ‘Help’ were options.
Be prepared and stay with your vehicle, says Mr. Wilson
Top 10 breakdown danger zones
1. Gunbarrel Highway, wa
2. Tanami Road, NT
3. Diamantina River Road, Qld
4. Lyndon-Minnie Creek Road, wa
5. Birdsville Developmental Road, Qld
6. Sandover Highway, NT
7. Eyre Highway, Wa-Sa
8. Carnarvon Mullewa RD, from
9. Goldfields Highway, wa
10. Carpentaria Highway, NT
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