Bednall Drive

SATrunk road0.7 km5 segmentsA66

5.3Sports

0.7 kmTotal length

5Segments

2Recorded crashes

12Grey spot segments

Bednall Drive is a 1 km sealed trunk route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Fair (4-6)71%Poor (<4)29%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTrunk road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

8.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

3,400vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104672515Asphalt0.18 km5.55.36.0 #104672514Asphalt0.11 km5.55.26.0 #104672511Asphalt0.22 km5.45.15.7 #104672512Asphalt0.18 km5.35.05.6 #104672516Asphalt0.22 km5.35.05.6 #104672518Asphalt0.17 km5.35.05.6 #104672510Asphalt0.05 km5.25.05.6 #104672513Asphalt0.11 km5.25.05.6 #104672509Asphalt0.17 km5.25.05.6 #104672517Asphalt0.05 km5.24.95.5 #104784798Asphalt0.05 km3.55.46.5 #104784799Asphalt0.05 km3.55.36.5 #104672504Asphalt0.10 km3.04.65.6 #104672503Asphalt0.10 km2.94.35.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/bednall-drive-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Bednall Drive?+

Bednall Drive is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bednall Drive sealed?+

Yes. Bednall Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bednall Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bednall Drive scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bednall Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Bednall Drive scores 6.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bednall Drive?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Bednall Drive - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 16 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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