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Australian traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road. If you are in doubt about your driving license being accepted in Australia， get an international license from your local automobile association.

Road speed limits differ between states but are generally 100-110kph on the highways and 50-60kph in built-up areas. Interstate highways are not of the same standard as the USA and European highway systems and nor do they carry the same traffic contents.

Never leave small children or animals locked in vehicles （交通工具） in very hot weather. Dehydration （脫水） occurs very quickly. This practice is illegal.

The most serious danger on the road is the feeling of being tired. Look for driver refreshment stations and pull off and rest after driving for several hours.

Be careful when driving on country roads at night in cold weather. Some native animals such as kangaroos lie on the bitumen （瀝青） road surface which holds the warmth of the sun. Car lights blind the animals or let them fall asleep and they may just as easily run into your vehicle as they run away from it.

When traveling on remote outback roads， always inform someone at the destination of your expected arrival time and the number of people in your party. If you fail to arrive within a reasonable time， help methods can be started. Do NOT leave your vehicle as a missing vehicle can help to find a missing person more easily.

When traveling on poor quality roads， always conduct a vehicle check before starting off.

1. What are you advised to do if you feel tired when you are driving in Australia？

A. To find a refreshment station for a rest.

B. To have a sleep in the car for a while.

C. To stop and have a drink by the road.

D. To ask someone nearby for help.

2. What should you be most careful of when driving on country roads at night in Australia？

A. The bitumen road. B. The dark areas.

C. Children. D. Animals.

3. Which of the following statements is TRUE about driving in Australia？

A. If you want to drive a car， you just need a normal driving license.

B. You can always drive as fast as 100 kilometers per hour on the roads.

C. You should check your car before setting off when driving on poor quality roads.

D. You should tell someone at your destination about your travel plans wherever you drive.

4. Whats the authors purpose in writing this passage？