Experts named the three most terrifying roads in the world: not everyone will dare to overcome them

Britons named the most deadly road on the planet: more than 200 dangerous turns over an abyss

The Royal Automobile Club of Great Britain (RAC) has published a ranking of the world's most dangerous highways. The sad leadership in this list went to Bolivia's Yungas Road, which received the sinister nickname "Death Road." This terrifying route, winding through the mountain ranges of Bolivia, has over 200 dizzying serpentines, many of which run along the edge of cliffs with a frightening depth of more than 1100 meters.

The length of this deadly dangerous route is 69 kilometers, connecting the capital La Paz with the city of Coroico. Drivers have to maneuver along narrow gravel sections at an altitude of 4650 meters above sea level, literally hovering above the clouds. The road's grim reputation is confirmed by its tragic history: the most catastrophic accident in Bolivia's history happened right here in July 1983, when an overcrowded bus plunged into an abyss, claiming the lives of about 100 passengers.

According to the RAC, the width of the roadway narrows in places to a critical three meters, and the danger is exacerbated by steep slopes, impenetrable fogs, torrential rains, and sudden landslides. In 2006, a modern paved alternative with two-lane traffic, a drainage system, and protective barriers was put into operation, which significantly reduced the number of tragic incidents. Today, the old "Death Road" has turned into a popular route for extreme tourists and cyclists, and has also become a real sanctuary for wildlife.

Silver in the ranking of the world's most frightening roads went to the Karakoram Highway, which runs between China and Pakistan over an impressive distance of more than 1280 kilometers. This highway, built by Chinese engineers, significantly surpasses Bolivia's "Death Road" in terms of quality and safety. However, dramatic changes in altitude, unexpected serpentine turns, and sheer cliffs require drivers to maintain maximum concentration throughout the journey.

The bronze medalist in the ranking was the grandiose Sichuan-Tibet Highway, stretching for a colossal 2140 kilometers and connecting the Chinese metropolis of Chengdu with Tibet's Lhasa. The Tibetan section of the route presents the greatest difficulty. The average height of the road is about 4000 meters above sea level. Regular rockfalls, sudden landslides, and extreme weather conditions turn every trip along this route into a real survival test.