Brooks Road

ACTUnclassified road1.6 km5 segments

2.8Sports

1.6 kmTotal length

5Segments

6Grey spot segments

Brooks Road is a 2 km sealed road in the ACT, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and solid surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Good (6-8)17%Fair (4-6)17%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed39%Unsealed61%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.0

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 classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 segments

Grey spots

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

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/brooks-road-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Brooks Road?+

Brooks Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brooks Road sealed?+

Yes. Brooks Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Brooks Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Brooks Road scores 4.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Brooks Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Brooks Road scores 3.3/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Brooks Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Brooks 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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