Science Focus chose the most dangerous roads in the world: in the list and one from Serbia – life

Roada narrow mountaineon who can not marry two cars is a daily reality in various parts of the world. The only way to arrive from points A to point B is to risk your own life.

Therefore, tie belts and prepare for a terrifying ride through some of the most dangerous roads on the planet.

Keylong-Kishtwar, India

The road is 235 km long through mountain passes without any protective fences, where one wrong step means thousand meters of free fall. The Section known as « Cliff Hanger » is especially dangerous because the path can be laid below you.

Ibar Magistrala, Serbia

Known as a « black highway », Ibar highway (state road 22) is valid for one of the most dangerous roads in Europe, and is also one of the busiest in Serbia. Connects Belgrade with greater municipalities in the country, as well as with Montenegro. The series of long directions and sharp curves often lead to accidents, especially at night. Causes are most commonly too fast driving and driving under the action of alcohol, writes Science Focus.

James Dalton Highway, USA

Popularized through the Ice Road Truckers series, this time 666 km long passes through the Arctic Alaska region. Only a third of the road is paved, while the rest make pebbles and the earth. In addition to blizzard, frozen asphalt and occasional polar bears – this is the way for courage.

Zojila preva, India

The only road connection between Kashmir and Ladak. The narrow strip in Himalayas, without protective fences, often closed due to snow. There are only space for one vehicle in many places. The tunnel is currently being built to make the road more accessible throughout the year.

Transfagarasan, Romania

One of the most beautiful roads of Europe, but also one of the most dangerous – winding mountain section 150 km long with numerous serpentine, tunnels and sharp climbs. In addition to slippery curves, drivers often suddenly suddenly huge herds of sheep.

Fairy Meadows Road, Pakistan

The road is 16 km long which leads through high mountains to Fairy Meadows National Park. Height of over 3000 m, without fences, with only one tape – so dangerous that tourists are not allowed to drive there, but only local drivers.

Yungas Road, Bolivia (Put Death)

One of the most famous dangerous roads in the world. Connects La Paz and Region Jungas. The narrow, muddy trail with frequent fogs and rain, is known for a large number of deaths – on average it referred between 200 and 300 lives per year, until a safer alternative route was opened.

Sichuan-Tibet Put, China

One of the highest roads in the world, often affected by avalanches and landslides. The narrow, muddy shares with huge crowds can do the trip for 15 days in length. The views of the snow peaks and deep gorges is spectacular – but only for the most advanced.

Bayburt D915, Turkey

The road with numerous sharp curves, without protective fences, which cut mountain slopes between the Black Sea and the city of Bajburt. This former silk part of the road is valid for one of the most terrible roads of the world, with unpredictable time and slippery surfaces.

Skippers Canyon, New Zealand

The road was carved with the hands of miners in the 19th century, with only one tape and without protective fences, known for landslides and sharp curves. Due to extreme danger, insurance of rented vehicles does not cover this section.