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Foster Mount Best Road

VICUnclassified road10.2 km24 segments
2.4Sports
10.2 kmTotal length
24Segments
25Grey spot segments

Foster Mount Best Road is a 10 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)40%Poor (<4)60%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed39%Unsealed61%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 24 segments
25
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure66%
Night driving risk73%
Wind exposure65%
Sun glare risk80%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/foster-mount-best-road-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 Foster Mount Best Road?+

Foster Mount Best Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Foster Mount Best Road sealed?+

Yes. Foster Mount Best Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Foster Mount Best Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Foster Mount Best Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Foster Mount Best Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Foster Mount Best Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Foster Mount Best Road?+

Contour has identified 25 grey spots on Foster Mount Best Road - 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.