[what do I bring]
Basically, self-driving travelers can drive themselves in Australia by simply preparing passports, credit cards, driving licences and an English version of the Chinese driver's license.
There are small towns and facilities in remote areas of Australia, but often far apart. If you have plans for a self-driving trip in remote areas, do your homework and preparation.
[how do I plan my trip]
Driving in hot, remote areas of Australia can cause problems, such as difficult roads, long distances between small towns and petrol stations.
So you have some basic questions before you start a self-driving trip. Please note:
Please prepare plenty of food and water. Water needs to be stored in several different containers rather than in one container.
2, if driving in remote areas, please bring extra gasoline. The service station can help you prepare, because the distance between the small towns is very long. If you can't carry gasoline, at least think about where the next fuel point is, how far away from you, and whether you can get there safely. Remote gas stations may be closed.
3. If you enter a security zone, please inform the local authorities of your planned itinerary-such as local police, forest managers, etc.-and also inform the destination of the approximate time of your arrival.
Please check the distance between you and your destination. If you expect 3 hours, double the time because road conditions will be difficult to predict.
Please make sure you know how to change the tire.
Road condition: there will be many different conditions, from smooth road surface to gravel and even mud road. Beware of sunken roads, soft curbs, narrow or uneven edges, narrow bridges, variable roads, and dusty roads. Please check the condition of the local road before leaving the main road
7, if your car breaks down: if you are in a remote area, the car is broken down and lost in the direction, in any case please do not leave your car. Being in the car can protect you from the scorching sun. Please wait for help. Please consider renting emergency communications equipment, such as satellite phones or radio positioning systems.
8. Road flooding: In the different seasons, the individual areas of Australia will be flooded with water. If you're in this situation, the safest way is not to get in. Please select an alternate route or wait for a drop in the water level, usually in this case, within 24 hours.
9, Animals: watch out for animals such as kangaroos, emus, grazing animals when driving on the road. Many local animals are most active at sunrise and sunset. If an animal passes you by, slow down on a safe condition and do not turn around suddenly, or your ride may reverse.
Please try not to drive at night.
