A small room in a large office controls every set of traffic lights in the Northern Territory. A smooth morning commute is the goal but unpredictability gets in the way.
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Truck driver’s bird’s-eye view of Nullarbor
Have you ever seen the Great Australian Bight from the air? A truck driver with a passion for drone photography showcases some of Australia's most remote landscapes as he makes his weekly Nullarbor crossing.
How old is too old to drive?
Prince Philip was recently involved in a violent car crash, injuring two women.
How old is too old to drive? These are the rules and how they vary across Australian jurisdictions
At 97 years old, Prince Philip has been fortunate in retaining his driver's licence. In Australia, the rules are a little more stringent.
Slow Down, Move Over road rule to be adopted by NSW ‘wouldn’t have saved lives’
A new road rule that will force NSW drivers to slow down to 40kph when passing emergency vehicles "doesn't go far enough", a victim's father and roadside assistance bodies say.
Data reveals location that’s home to Australia’s oldest cars
Tasmanians are being urged to upgrade their clunkers, after figures reveal the state's roads remain home to the oldest cars in the nation.
You decide: Would you let a car determine who dies?
Driverless cars could make our roads safer and reduce congestion. But the algorithms driving them will also have to make life-or-death decisions.
Girl Guide badges a new route for women truckies’ recruiting drive
A quiet revolution behind the wheel of Australian trucks involves Girl Guides, big rigs, and Australia's first ever all-female truck driving course.
Drought driving: Young farmers told ‘don’t swerve for roos’
Young country drivers with limited driving experience are being taught 'drought driving' skills to prevent kangaroos causing serious car accidents.
Death of 6yo reignites debate over rules and testing for elderly drivers
Are older drivers really more dangerous? What can you do if you're concerned about a loved one behind the wheel? The death of a young girl in Queensland on the weekend raises questions about elderly drivers.