New research has highlighted the joint responsibility of metro and rural residents to address the shocking disparity of rural road deaths.

More people die on country roads than on urban streets, and even though less than a third of Australia's population lives outside major cities, deaths on rural roads account for two-thirds of fatalities.

Russell White, Australia Road Safety Foundation CEO, told 6PR Breakfast that the attitude towards country roads needs to change for all drivers.

New research has highlighted the joint responsibility of metro and rural residents to address the shocking disparity of rural road deaths.
More people die on country roads than on urban streets, and even though less than a third of Australia's population lives outside major cities, deaths on rural roads account for two-thirds of fatalities.
Russell White, Australia Road Safety Foundation CEO, told 6PR Breakfast that the attitude towards country roads needs to change for all drivers.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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