The World’s Most Dangerous Roads

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Roads come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them come with their dangers, too, like the ones on this list. The roads on this list have been deemed by travelers as some of the world’s most dangerous roads, and with good reason.

Sharp turns, potholes, and slippery paths can turn any adventure into a funeral. Some of these roads are located in areas that are prone to landslides, making traveling across them extremely difficult. Some frequently traveled roads don’t even have guard rails to protect drivers!

Andes Road, Peru

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The Peruvian Andes are filled with wonders that can satiate any traveler’s deepest desires, but the Andes Road can quickly send chills down anyone’s spine when traveling by car because the roads are so narrow that only one car can travel at a time and there are no guard rails to keep a vehicle from rolling over the cliff.

Guoliang Tunnel Road, China

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The Chinese town of Guoliang carved a road on the side of the Taihang Mountains, which took five years to finish. But sudden drops and sharp turns await any driver brave enough to traverse the Guoliang Tunnel Road.

Seven Mile Bridge, Florida

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Florida’s been dubbed the sunshine state because it’s sunny almost always, so on its own, the Seven Mile Bridge isn’t dangerous at all. But during hurricane season, people scramble to drive away from the Florida Keys before a tropical storm or hurricane makes landfall. Anyone caught on this bridge during one of these storms could wind up injured or worse.

Atlantic Road, Norway

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Unlike some other roads on this list, Norway’s Atlantic Road looks spacious and modern, with guard rails. Unfortunately, the waves are grueling and can slam towards the road at any given time. So, a driver has to pay close attention to avoid an accident.