page_title: Road transport in Australia
section_title: Outback
hierarchical_section_title: Road transport in Australia / Roads and highways / Minor roads / Outback
context_page_description: Road transport is an essential element of the Australian transport network, and enabler of the Australian economy. Australia relies heavily on road transport due to Australia's large area and low population density in considerable parts of the country.
  Another reason for the reliance upon roads is that the Australian rail network has not been sufficiently developed for a lot of the freight and passenger requirements in most areas of Australia. This has meant that goods that would otherwise be transported by rail are moved across Australia via road trains. Almost every household owns at least one car, and uses it most days.
  Victoria is the state with the highest density of arterial roads in Australia.
context_section_description: Driving on minor outback roads off a sealed road can be dangerous, and motorists are generally advised to take precautions such as:
  seeking local advice
  ensuring that someone is aware of your travel plans
  remaining with vehicle in case of a break-down
  awareness of animals such as kangaroos, especially at night
  travelling with an adequate supply of drinking water
  Failure to observe these precautions can result in death.
caption: Connie Sue Highway on the Nullarbor Plain after heavy rain
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