Australian Geographic

DRIVING LESSONS

ORE AUSSIES than ever will be hitting the road in search of adventure in this year of COVID-induced domestic travel. Sometimes that road may be a dirt or desert track such as the Finke River 4WD Route, and many drivers will be handling the conditions for the first time, or with little experience. Whether you’re a suburban 4WD warrior, or planning to explore a rugged landscape on your first outback adventure in an off-road hire car, or even if you’re

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