Lakes Drive

QLDTertiary road3.8 km16 segments

6.4Sports

8.0Safety

3.8 kmTotal length

16Segments

7Recorded crashes

2Grey spot segments

Lakes Drive is a 3.8 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.1/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.7/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.5/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.3/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 16 tratti

Eccellente (8+)21%Buono (6-8)47%Discreto (4-6)25%Scarso (<4)8%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.7 - 6.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

4.0

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

7.5

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaTertiary road

9.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

8.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots2 of 16 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 16 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

12%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

32%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata41%

Rischio guida notturna53%

Esposizione al vento60%

Rischio abbagliamento solare33%

Rischio impatto fauna12%

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

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.95IRI m/km

Coverage: 6% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 34 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142931243Asphalt0.31 km8.38.38.3 #142026488Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.3 #142026487Asphalt0.50 km7.06.87.4 #142026489Asphalt0.20 km6.96.67.4 #142026490Asphalt0.16 km6.96.67.4 #142026486Asphalt0.50 km6.76.47.1 #142931242Asphalt0.40 km6.36.16.9 #142315479Asphalt0.34 km5.28.08.8 #142315431Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.6 #142216437Asphalt0.28 km4.97.78.5 #142315427Asphalt0.09 km4.77.28.0 #142216441Asphalt0.43 km4.77.38.1 #142216444Asphalt0.42 km4.77.38.1 #142216435Asphalt0.50 km4.77.38.1 #142216431Asphalt0.38 km4.57.17.9 #142216439Asphalt0.32 km4.16.47.3 #142216438Asphalt0.25 km4.06.37.2 #142315432Asphalt0.14 km3.95.97.0 #142315430Asphalt0.03 km3.85.76.8 #142216434Asphalt0.14 km3.85.87.0 #142216447Asphalt0.50 km3.75.76.2 #142315429Asphalt0.01 km3.65.56.8 #142216440Asphalt0.13 km3.65.56.5 #142315433Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.6 #142315426Asphalt0.02 km3.55.26.5 #142315428Asphalt0.02 km3.45.16.4 #142216432Asphalt0.18 km3.45.26.3 #142216436Asphalt0.07 km3.45.16.4 #142216433Asphalt0.13 km3.24.86.1 #142216445Asphalt0.17 km3.14.65.8 #142216442Asphalt0.29 km3.14.65.8 #142216443Asphalt0.36 km2.94.35.4 #142216446Asphalt0.50 km2.84.25.1 #142216448Asphalt0.25 km2.74.15.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Lakes Drive?+

Lakes Drive is approximately 3.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lakes Drive sealed?+

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

Is Lakes Drive good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Lakes Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Lakes Drive scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Lakes Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Lakes Drive scores 7.7/10 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 Lakes Drive?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Lakes 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: 28 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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