The Potholes Tearing Wheels Off Cars in Regional Victoria

Regional roads account for more than half of all road crashes in Victoria, and many remain severely unsafe. In this video, we take a look at the escalating crisis facing our regional road network – from narrow lanes and hazardous blind corners to the severe potholes that are actively tearing wheels and suspension components straight off cars. Have your say on the state of Victoria's country roads: https://racv.research.net/r/My-Country-Road-2026 00:00 – Introduction: Victoria's Dangerous Country Roads 01:26 – An RACV Patrol's Daily Observations 02:05 – The Danger of Failed Intersections & Heavy Trucks 03:59 – How Potholes Can Destroy Vehicles 06:38 – Driver Advice: What to Do If You See a Pothole 08:17 – How to Check Your Tyre Age 10:21 – How Old Tyres Affect Stopping Distance 11:06 – Have Your Say: RACV's My Country Road Survey Join RACV Head of Policy, James Williams, at the Midland Highway, one of the routes shortlisted on our data-driven list of the top 50 most dangerous roads in country Victoria. James speaks with RACV Patrol, Mark Wilson, to discuss the alarming mechanical toll these deteriorating surfaces take on everyday vehicles. They also break down an essential safety warning regarding tyre age – including the exact 4-digit code on your sidewall you need to check – which could be secretly adding up to 50 metres to your vehicle's stopping distance. Your voice matters. RACV has analysed nearly 20,000 kilometres of regional roads, but the people who know these hazards best are the locals who drive them every single day. The 2026 RACV My Country Road survey is officially open from June 3 to July 17, 2026. Use the link below to nominate the most dangerous roads, intersections, or potholes in your local area and help us advocate for a safer regional Victoria. Take part in RACV's My Country Road survey: https://racv.research.net/r/My-Country-Road-2026 For more information: 🔎 https://www.racv.com.au 📱 Call us on 13 72 28 for general enquiries Subscribe to our newsletter: 📩 https://www.racv.com.au/royalauto/subscribe.html Follow us: https://www.youtube.com/racvofficial https://www.facebook.com/racv https://www.instagram.com/racvofficial https://www.linkedin.com/company/racv #racv #racvnewsandlifestyle #racvhaveyoursay #haveyoursay #mycountryroad #roadsafety #regionalroad #countryroad #roadtoll #carcrash #survey #safety #news #roadtoll #towardszero #dangerous #victoria #australia #melbourne #driving #motoring #transport #driver #roadrules #mostdangerous #politics #interview #regionalvictoria