The most dangerous times to drive in Australia this long weekend – plus where our safest drivers live
Ahead of the long weekend, Aussie car insurance provider Rollin' analysed more than 18 million kilometres of driving data from its Safe 'n Save app. The app rates the safety of drivers by measuring factors, like speed, acceleration, braking, cornering and phone use – and the results revealed some clear danger zones.
It doesn't really come as a surprise, but Fridays between 5pm and 6pm are the most dangerous time to hit the roads in Australia. On weekends, the danger shifts to midday, with a spike in incidents on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm and 2pm.
South Australia takes the crown for having the safest drivers in Australia, and it's also the state where drivers are least likely to use their phones behind the wheel. If you're keen to road trip in the company of the country's safest drivers, you can cruise down the spectacular Explorers Way from Adelaide to Alice Springs, or the Epicurean Way from McLaren Vale to Clare Valley.
Queensland ranks as the second-safest for drivers in Australia – and it just so happens to be packed with incredible road trips too. Take the breezy Pacific Coast Drive from Brisbane to Sydney, or the tropical Great Barrier Reef Drive from Cairns to Cape Tribulation.
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