Red Knob Road

VICSecondary road0.8 km8 segmentsC620

3.8Sports

7.5Safety

0.8 kmTotal length

8Segments

12Grey spot segments

Red Knob Road is a 1 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 8 segments

Good (6-8)25%Poor (<4)75%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 4.6

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

0.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.5

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 8 segments

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

920vehicles per day (median)

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

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure44%

Night driving risk48%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk36%

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 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109001394Asphalt0.36 km8.78.78.8 #109001393Asphalt0.17 km6.86.67.1 #109001395Asphalt0.04 km6.36.16.9 #109522497Asphalt0.07 km4.06.07.2 #109522496Asphalt0.04 km3.85.77.0 #109395951Asphalt0.00 km3.85.77.0 #109395947Asphalt0.07 km3.85.66.8 #109395948Asphalt0.04 km3.85.66.9 #109395950Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.7 #109522494Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.6 #109395949Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #109522495Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Red Knob Road?+

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

Is Red Knob Road sealed?+

Yes. Red Knob Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Red Knob Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Red Knob Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Red Knob Road in a caravan?+

With care. Red Knob Road scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Red Knob Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Red Knob Road scores 7.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Red Knob Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Red Knob 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: 23 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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