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RF Nicholls Drive

SAUnclassified road0.9 km3 segments
4.0Sports
6.3Safety
0.9 kmTotal length
3Segments
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RF Nicholls Drive is a 900 m unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
4.0/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
6.4/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
4.0/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
7.3/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
4.0/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 3 tratti
Discreto (4-6)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
5.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
8.7
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
7.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaUnclassified road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
9.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
3.9
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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 exposureModerate
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.
Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata65%
Rischio guida notturna73%
Esposizione al vento53%
Rischio abbagliamento solare92%
Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments
Top 3 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#140037366Gravel0.48 km4.06.54.0#140037367Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0#140037365Gravel0.04 km4.05.34.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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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 RF Nicholls Drive?+

RF Nicholls Drive is approximately 900 m long.

Is RF Nicholls Drive sealed?+

No. RF Nicholls Drive is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is RF Nicholls Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. RF Nicholls Drive scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive RF Nicholls Drive in a caravan?+

With care. RF Nicholls Drive scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is RF Nicholls Drive suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. RF Nicholls Drive scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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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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