Rating of roads is as simple as clicking a mouse. The more stars, the better the road is for that criteria. Please see the criteria descriptions below for help on determining a rating.

Fun:
Just as it sounds, is the road fun to drive? This is a category that combines the entire experience and is given an extra multiplier, so if a road is extremely fun (lots of stars) it will impact the rating more than any of the other criteria.

Difficulty:
How difficult is the road to drive? Are there lots of twists and turns? Steep downhill runs on narrow one-lane roads? Blind corners? What is the potential impact of making a mistake while driving on the road (eg. driving off a cliff)? Is this a road that is good for a leisurely Sunday drive (fewer stars), or is it a hardcore experience (more stars)? This can also be thought about as how much experience should the driver have before tackling the road.

Speed:
How is the speed on the road? Is the road enforced? This doesn’t just mean what is the top speed obtainable, how high the posted speed limit is, or if it’s a speed trap (but those are factors). This criteria should be used to compare the speed at which it is safe to drive a road based on conditions compared to the posted speed limits. Does the road feel fast or slow? There are some roads with 45mph speed limits that feel like you’d be crazy to drive that fast on… and others with speed limits of 65mph that just beg to be driven faster.

Road Condition:
What is the condition of the road? Is it a freshly paved two lane stretch of asphalt? An old. torn-up, one-lane road with cattle guards and lots of dirt and gravel? Are there nice wide shoulders, or is everything a shear drop-off with no guardrails? The better the Road Conditions are, the more stars it should receive.

Traffic:
One of the worst things for a road when you are wanting to have a nice drive is a wall of traffic. How good is the traffic on this road for driving? What is the impact of a slow car on your drive? Are there places for slower vehicles to pull-over, or for you to safely make a pass? The more traffic, or greater the impact, the lower the rating.

Accessibility:
How accessible is the road? Is the road in proximity to freeways or population centers? Does the road take you to another interesting place to drive, or out into the middle of nowhere? What type of amenities are available on the road (gas, food, etc.)? How is cell phone reception? The more hospitable and and accessible the road, the higher the rating.

Length:
How long is the road? Is it really short? Really long? Too long? The better the length of the road for driving, the higher the rating.