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Hayward Drive

SATertiary road1.4 km3 segments
8.7Sports
6.8Safety
1.4 kmTotal length
3Segments
10Recorded crashes
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Hayward Drive is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
8.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)100%

Sports score IQR: 8.7 - 8.7

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
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
10.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 10 years of data
10
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
0
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk65%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk90%
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 5 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104023480Asphalt0.50 km8.78.88.8#104023481Asphalt0.50 km8.78.88.8#104023482Asphalt0.38 km8.78.88.8#104255981Asphalt0.09 km4.94.75.6#104255982Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hayward-drive-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Hayward%20Drive&state=SASearch roads by name

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 Hayward Drive?+

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

Is Hayward Drive sealed?+

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

Is Hayward Drive good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Hayward Drive scores 8.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Hayward Drive in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Hayward Drive scores 3.0/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Hayward Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Hayward Drive scores 8.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 24 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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