Top 10 best rock driving songs

Here’s our list of the top 10 rock driving songs guaranteed to make your vocal chords sore.

This atmospheric track celebrates the stark beauty of the Australian bush, and also how unforgiving it can be. This song is perfect for the wide open road as you contemplate your world and the place you call home.

Best related car: Anything four-wheel drive — or a good, reliable ute.

The baroque, trumpet-like call of the opening synthesiser is often used to rally the crowds in popular sports venues. Listen to 'The Final Countdown' on the way to a big game or special event, and let it pump you up for the party.

Best related car: The MINI, since nothing beats listening to a big tune in a small car.

What driving list would be complete without Bon Jovi? It's impossible not to wail along to the chorus, whether you're with all your best friends, or just by yourself in the car enjoying some alone-time. Let the bass and head-banging drum beat take you to any destination, from church to the beach.

Best related car: Any Mercedes-Benz, because they're safe, strong and just keep going – like Bon Jovi himself.

Despite the seasonal title, it doesn't need to be summer for you to savour this one. Enjoy coasting along to this laid-back track, enjoying the view and sunshine — even if you have to pretend. And if you're parked or at a stoplight during the instrumental break, feel free to air-guitar along to the scorching solo.

Best related car: a convertible, with the top down and your hair blowing in the wind.

With a name like 'Highway Star', this song practically begs to be on every good driving mix. Written on a whim as an answer to a reporter's inquiry about songwriting, the track features fast-paced guitars — an ideal set-up for the intense instrumental breakdown with a riveting, classically-inspired organ solo. It’s the perfect soundtrack for you, the star of your highway.

Best related car: Anything American.

This song's classic rock guitar riff is sure to put you in a good mood during your journey and goes hand-in-hand with sunny weather. The simple chorus phrase "I’m on the highway to hell" is perfect for shouting at the top of your lungs.

Best related car: Anything fast, because you can't resist putting your foot down while listening to AC/DC.

Not all driving songs need to be fast-paced and charged with adrenaline. Sometimes, it's important to take a break and recall the warm memories of your youth. This 1980s track is sure to resurrect feelings of nostalgia for the good old days — no matter your age or location.

Best related car: the Ford Territory, because it seamlessly maintains its style over the years.

Named the greatest hard rock song of all time by VH1 in 2009, 'Welcome to the Jungle' is perfect for a quick trip to the nearest big city. Ripe with driving guitar solos and riff variations, the steady 80s beat is sure to fuel your journey -- and your soul.

Best related car: a Chrysler, because they're all so 80s.

Punctuated with a mesmerising synthesiser and an irresistible guitar riff, this heavy-metal masterpiece is a must for all road trips and late-night adventures. Turn up the volume, pump a fist in the air to the rhythm of the kickdrum, and get your metal-voice ready to howl along to this intense anthem.