How to avoid hitting kangaroos in the outback

 

QUESTION

Hi John,

I drive from Rockhampton to Middlemount (QLD) twice a week - it’s essentially rural highway that is all bitumen.

I currently have a Kia Cerato 2020 which I'm looking at upgrading; I've fallen in love with the Kia range.

However, I'm unsure whether it is safe enough for rural highway driving and how it will go if I hit a kangaroo as you can't really put a bull bar on it.

Any suggestions?

Regards,

Michaela

 

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