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Flagship Drive

QLDResidential road0.8 km3 segments
7.2Sports
0.8 kmTotal length
3Segments
8Grey spot segments
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Flagship Drive is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)38%Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)13%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 8.1

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
7.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
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
8
Grey spots

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

Segments
Top 22 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96457112Asphalt0.17 km8.18.28.3#96457114Asphalt0.22 km8.18.28.3#96457113Asphalt0.38 km8.18.18.2#96457118Asphalt0.14 km7.98.08.2#96296673Asphalt0.27 km6.96.86.8#97426138Asphalt0.06 km6.46.36.8#97426136Asphalt0.06 km6.46.36.9#97009712Asphalt0.06 km6.36.26.8#97426137Asphalt0.06 km5.95.86.5#96229325Asphalt0.03 km4.94.65.4#96296665Asphalt0.07 km4.54.24.8#96296663Asphalt0.03 km4.54.25.2#96296662Asphalt0.02 km4.54.25.2#96296667Asphalt0.01 km4.34.04.9#96296671Asphalt0.07 km4.13.84.5#96296669Asphalt0.07 km4.13.74.5#96296668Asphalt0.13 km4.13.74.5#96296672Asphalt0.04 km4.03.74.3#96296666Asphalt0.03 km4.03.64.3#96296670Asphalt0.01 km4.03.64.3#96296664Asphalt0.01 km3.93.54.2#97009711Concrete0.05 km2.94.35.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/flagship-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Flagship%20Drive&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Flagship Drive?+

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

Is Flagship Drive sealed?+

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

Is Flagship Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Flagship Drive scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Flagship Drive in a caravan?+

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

Is Flagship Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Flagship Drive scores 7.5/10 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 Flagship Drive?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Flagship Drive - 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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