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The Shelf Road

QLDResidential road1.0 km2 segments
7.7Sports
1.0 kmTotal length
2Segments

The Shelf Road is a 980 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars.

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Punteggi per veicolo
7.7/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
7.8/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
7.8/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
6.8/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.2/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 2 tratti
Buono (6-8)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 7.6 - 7.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
9.3
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
10.0
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
4.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaResidential road
3.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
7.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
8.5
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
5.40IRI m/km

Coverage: 50% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 2 segments by sports score
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/the-shelf-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 The Shelf Road?+

The Shelf Road is approximately 980 m long.

Is The Shelf Road sealed?+

Yes. The Shelf Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Shelf Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. The Shelf Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive The Shelf Road in a caravan?+

With care. The Shelf Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is The Shelf Road good for an EV?+

Yes. The Shelf Road scores 7.8/10 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.