Residents of Biriquila set up Chinese warning signs (Daily Mail photo)
Australia`s growing call for international tourists to take part in "vacation" driving tests before they can be allowed to go on the road.
Victoria auto industry experts and politicians are worried about the growing number of international tourist road accidents along the picturesque (Great Ocean Road) of ocean road in southwestern Melbourne, the Daily Mail reported.
It is reported that in this popular tourist area, about 21% of traffic accidents are caused by non-Victorian driver license holders.
Gwylim (Geoff Gwilym), chief executive of (Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce), the state automaker, called for a "holiday pre-drive" test.
"most tourists pay attention to the scenery along the way rather than the current road conditions, and this road is a long twists and turns," he said. If they are not familiar with the driving environment in Australia, they are prone to accidents. "
As a gateway to the Ocean Road tourist area, local residents of Biriquila (Birregurra) have even dealt with the problem on their own. Residents in particular set up warning signs in Chinese, warning drivers who do not speak English to look at passing vehicles.
According to the latest figures, on Christmas Day alone, more than 15,000 visitors visited the Twelve Rock (Twelve Apostles).
Mr Gwillim argues that road safety campaigns should focus more on education than on regulation. It is important to ensure that international visitors are aware that they must drive to the left while driving in Australia, comply with the speed limit and fasten their seat belts.
