You may think you’re very good at driving, but how well do you know about the highways and roads in Australia as many of them are really not ordinary!
Some people have done one whole circle big road trip, some people only know M1 commute every day, this quiz will test your knowledge of highways, freeways, and everything in between.
50 Australia Highway Trivia Quiz (Answers below)
- What is the longest highway in Australia?
- Which two major cities are connected by the Hume Highway?
- What does “M” stand for in road names like M1?
- Which highway runs along much of Australia’s coastline?
- Which state has the most extensive freeway network?
- What colour are Australian highway signs typically?
- What animal warning sign is most common on Australian highways?
- What is the speed limit on most rural highways?
- Which highway connects Brisbane to Cairns?
- Which road is famous for ocean views in Victoria?
- Which highway crosses the Nullarbor Plain?
- What is the national highway numbering system called?
- Which highway connects Adelaide to Perth?
- Which major Sydney motorway is known for heavy tolls?
- Which highway is nicknamed “The Goat Track”?
- What does “A” mean in A-roads?
- Which road links Darwin to Adelaide?
- What is Australia’s longest straight road?
- Which state is known for long, empty outback roads?
- What type of road is unsealed and common in remote areas?
- Which highway forms part of Australia’s “Big Lap”?
- What is the main risk when driving long distances in the outback?
- Which highway passes through Alice Springs?
- What is a “road train”?
- Which highway connects Melbourne to Adelaide?
- Which highway runs through the Blue Mountains?
- What is a common hazard at dusk on highways?
- Which road is famous for access to the Twelve Apostles?
- Which highway connects Sydney to Brisbane?
- What is the main purpose of rest stops?
- Which highway is known for flooding in Queensland?
- What does “dual carriageway” mean?
- Which highway provides access towards Kakadu National Park?
- Which Australian road is often listed among the world’s most scenic?
- What is the biggest danger on the Nullarbor?
- Which highway links Hobart to Launceston?
- What does “rest area 2 km” signage indicate?
- What is a common emergency item for long highway drives?
- Which highway crosses multiple climate zones?
- What is the meaning of a flashing yellow traffic light?
- Which highway lets you drive across an entire continent?
- Which road is famous for Instagram travel shots in Australia?
- What’s the unofficial goal of many Aussie road trippers?
- Which highway has the longest straight stretch in Australia?
- What animal causes the most collisions on highways?
- Which highway is critical for freight between Sydney and Melbourne?
- What does a brown road sign indicate?
- Which road is known for dramatic coastal cliffs?
- What’s a common Aussie road trip vehicle upgrade?
- What’s the best advice for long highway drives?
Answers
- Highway 1
- Sydney and Melbourne
- Motorway
- Highway 1
- Victoria
- Green
- Kangaroo
- 100–110 km/h
- Bruce Highway
- Great Ocean Road
- Eyre Highway
- Alphanumeric route system
- Eyre Highway
- M2 Motorway
- Gillies Range Road
- Primary route
- Stuart Highway
- 90 Mile Straight (on Eyre Highway)
- Western Australia
- Dirt road
- Highway 1
- Fatigue
- Stuart Highway
- A truck pulling multiple trailers
- Western Highway
- Great Western Highway
- Wildlife
- Great Ocean Road
- Pacific Highway
- Prevent driver fatigue
- Bruce Highway
- Two separate directions of traffic
- Arnhem Highway
- Great Ocean Road
- Fatigue and isolation
- Midland Highway
- Upcoming rest stop
- Extra water
- Stuart Highway
- Proceed with caution
- Eyre Highway
- Great Ocean Road
- Complete the “Big Lap”
- Eyre Highway
- Kangaroos
- Hume Highway
- Tourist attraction
- Great Ocean Road
- Bull bar
- Take regular breaks