Douglas Waterhouse Drive

ACTTertiary road1.1 km8 segments

6.6Sports

8.0Safety

1.1 kmTotal length

8Segments

3Recorded crashes

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Douglas Waterhouse Drive is a 1.1 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans.

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Scores par véhicule

6.6/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

6.9/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

7.2/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

5.8/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.2/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 8 tronçons

Excellent (8+)54%Correct (4-6)39%Faible (<4)7%

IQR score Sport : 3.1 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

5.7

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

4.0

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeTertiary road

9.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

9.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

5.8

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 8 tronçons· 12 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

33%

Basé sur 12 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée47%

Risque de conduite de nuit41%

Exposition au vent62%

Risque d'éblouissement99%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139590846Asphalt0.59 km8.28.28.2 #139590845Asphalt0.05 km5.85.66.1 #139630589Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9 #139590848Asphalt0.15 km5.45.15.7 #139590847Asphalt0.15 km5.45.15.7 #139652390Asphalt0.12 km5.35.15.7 #139652392Asphalt0.11 km4.06.37.3 #139652395Asphalt0.05 km3.85.76.9 #139630591Asphalt0.06 km3.55.36.3 #139652386Asphalt0.02 km3.35.16.4 #139652385Asphalt0.02 km3.35.16.4 #139652382Asphalt0.02 km3.14.85.8 #139630590Asphalt0.02 km3.14.75.8 #139652393Asphalt0.02 km3.14.75.8 #139652380Asphalt0.03 km3.14.75.6 #139652389Asphalt0.02 km3.14.65.7 #139652394Asphalt0.02 km3.14.75.7 #139652381Asphalt0.03 km3.04.55.5 #139652379Asphalt0.02 km3.04.55.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Douglas Waterhouse Drive?+

Douglas Waterhouse Drive is approximately 1.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Douglas Waterhouse Drive sealed?+

Yes. Douglas Waterhouse Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Douglas Waterhouse Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Douglas Waterhouse Drive scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Douglas Waterhouse Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Douglas Waterhouse Drive scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Douglas Waterhouse Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Douglas Waterhouse Drive scores 7.2/10 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.

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