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Jacobs Road

SAResidential road1.1 km3 segments
8.7Sports
1.1 kmTotal length
3Segments
3Grey spot segments
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Jacobs Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores
8.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
8.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
8.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Excellent (8+)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 7.3 - 8.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed14%Unsealed86%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments
3
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. 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
11,900vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 33% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure53%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk75%
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 30 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104007128Paved0.50 km8.98.88.9#104007127Paved0.50 km8.78.68.8#104007129Paved0.07 km5.95.66.3#104210941Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#104210942Asphalt0.22 km4.36.47.4#104519400Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104519401Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104141231Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141232Gravel0.14 km2.44.34.0#104141233Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141237Gravel0.27 km2.44.14.0#104127124Gravel0.10 km2.44.24.0#104141228Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104519402Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0#104141236Gravel0.50 km2.45.34.0#104141223Gravel0.50 km2.45.54.0#104141224Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141225Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141226Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141227Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141229Gravel0.09 km2.44.14.0#104141230Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141234Gravel0.50 km2.44.14.0#104141235Gravel0.50 km2.44.34.0#104519394Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104519395Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104519396Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104519397Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104519398Unpaved0.45 km2.44.74.0#104519399Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/jacobs-road-sa-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Jacobs%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Jacobs Road?+

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

Is Jacobs Road sealed?+

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

Is Jacobs Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Jacobs Road scores 8.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Jacobs Road in a caravan?+

With care. Jacobs Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Jacobs Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Jacobs Road scores 8.8/10 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 Jacobs Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Jacobs 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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