The Australian Road Safety Foundation is highlighting the risks of driving on country roads.

Data shows two thirds of deaths on Australian roads last year, occurred in regional areas.

This Rural Road Safety Week, we're being urged to think about issues including speeding, distraction and drink and drug driving.

Reporter Emily O'Brien spoke with Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack:

The Australian Road Safety Foundation is highlighting the risks of driving on country roads.
Data shows two thirds of deaths on Australian roads last year, occurred in regional areas.
This Rural Road Safety Week, we're being urged to think about issues including speeding, distraction and drink and drug driving.
Reporter Emily O'Brien spoke with Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Minister Michael McCormack:

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