Don’t Risk Driving On The World’s Most Dangerous Roads
Patiopoulo-Perdikaki Road – Greece
The Patiopoulo-Perdikaki Road in Greece is a novice driver’s nightmare. The two-lane road is paved, yet narrow, but has not been treated well over the years. Road work has been virtually non-existent, leading to dozens of tire-damaging potholes. Then, with many ascending twists and turns, the lack of guardrails and road signs will surely scare any sane driver.
Sichuan-Tibet Highway – China
Over 3,400 miles in length and the longest national highway in China, Sichuan-Tibet Highway is rather known by locals as China National Highway 318. The highway runs from Shanghai to Zhangmu, a town on the Nepal-China border. As the route is incredibly long, drivers are faced with varying weather conditions, including the likes of avalanches, ice and snowstorms, and inescapable mud. Drivers may also be stuck in miles of traffic, leading to theft, robbery, and even kidnapping between drivers.
Arica to Iquique Road – Chile
Even in wide open and highly visible flat spaces, drivers on the road from Arica to Iquique feel as though they can let loose and put the metal to the pedal. And because of this flawed logic, many drivers are involved in high-speed accidents.
A44 – UK
A44 travels between Oxford and Aberystwyth, a city on the West coast of the UK. Security cameras are being considered to keep an eye on the most dangerous portions of the route. Speeding, specifically relating to front-end crashes, are the biggest threat to human life on this road.
Stelvio Pass Road – Italy
Located in northern Italy, Stelvio Pass Road borders Switzerland in the Eastern Alps, about 9,000-feet above sea level. In 15 miles, drivers should expect 48 “hairpin” turns, some with 180-degree corners. With low concrete barriers barely protecting over-confident drivers, any wrong move can end in disaster… at the bottom of the mountain.
