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The Shelf Road

QLDResidential road1.0 km2 segments
7.7Sports
1.0 kmTotal length
2Segments
2Grey spot segments

The Shelf Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars.

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Punteggi per veicolo
7.7/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
7.8/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
7.8/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
6.8/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.1/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 2 tratti
Buono (6-8)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 7.6 - 7.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
9.3
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
10.0
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
4.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaResidential road
3.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
7.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
8.5
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 2 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 2 tratti
2
Zone grigie

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per QLD. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
5.40IRI m/km

Coverage: 50% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

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 The Shelf Road?+

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

Is The Shelf Road sealed?+

Yes. The Shelf Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Shelf Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. The Shelf Road scores 7.8/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive The Shelf Road in a caravan?+

With care. The Shelf Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is The Shelf Road good for an EV?+

Yes. The Shelf Road scores 7.8/10 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 The Shelf Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on The Shelf 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: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.