Many schools in rural areas lie on the main roads and in some cases the main highway. During certain times of the day, children are arriving and departing the school. In all cases, clear signage indicates the appropriate speed to travel during these times.

Be aware of schools children crossing the road and alighting schools buses as they are sometime obscured from view or as they do not yet have the ability to correctly judges speeds, may try and cross in front of you.

Road Rules and Driver’s Guide

Keep Left – Rules applying to driving on the left hand side of the road.
Seatbelts – Seat belts save lives. Buckle Up.
Speed Limits – Obeying Speed limits.
Road Signs – An overview of road sign used in Queensland.
Roadworks – What to do when encountering road works.
Trucks and Wide Loads – Sharing the road with large vehicles.
Accidents – What to do when you observe or involved in an accident.
School Zones – Special safety hints for school areas.
Animals – Living hazards on Queensland roads.
Fatigue – Driver Fatigue and its dangers.
Alcohol and Drugs – Alcohol and drug use effects on driving.

Driving Information By State

Queensland – the Sunshine State.

New South Wales – the First State.

Victoria – the Garden State.

Tasmania – the Apple Isle.

South Australia – the Festival State.

Western Australia – the Real Thing.

Northern Territory – Outback Australia.

Driving Distances and Destinations

Queensland Driving Distances Chart