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Remote Australian roads pose extreme dangers due to vast distances to help, with the Gunbarrel Highway ranked most hazardous.
Travelers in remote Australia face serious risks from vehicle breakdowns, with the Gunbarrel Highway in Western Australia ranked the most dangerous due to extreme distances to fuel, mechanics, and hospitals.
The Tanami Road in the Northern Territory and Diamantina River Road in Queensland follow as top hazards.
A study by VroomVroomVroom assigns each road a Danger Zone Index Score based on these distances.
Former SAS commando Ryan Wilson, now with Working Paws Australia, urges travelers to prepare with extra water, food, first aid supplies, GPS, spare parts, protective gear, and secondary communication tools like satellite phones or GPS messengers.
Telstra’s 2025 Satellite Messaging service enables text messages without mobile reception.
In case of no signal, travelers should use reflective materials, create large ground signs like “SOS,” or signal with smoke.
Planning routes, checking weather, and informing others of travel plans are also essential.
The full list of high-risk roads is available through VroomVroomVroom.
Las carreteras australianas remotas presentan peligros extremos debido a las grandes distancias para ayudar, con la carretera Gunbarrel clasificada como la más peligrosa.