Efficient Drive

VICUnclassified road0.7 km3 segments

5.4Sports

7.3Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

3Segments

5Recorded crashes

Efficient Drive is a 710 m sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 3.2 - 5.2

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

0.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.9

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments· 13 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 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure24%

Night driving risk13%

Wind exposure47%

Sun glare risk14%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 7 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144713687Asphalt0.38 km5.55.35.7 #144713685Asphalt0.15 km5.25.05.6 #144713686Asphalt0.18 km5.25.05.6 #144713684Asphalt0.09 km3.35.05.8 #144713688Asphalt0.08 km3.34.95.8 #144713689Asphalt0.04 km3.14.75.7 #144713683Asphalt0.03 km3.14.65.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC'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 Efficient Drive?+

Efficient Drive is approximately 710 m long.

Is Efficient Drive sealed?+

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

Is Efficient Drive good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Efficient Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Efficient Drive scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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