World's Most Dangerous Roads To Drive

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Adventurous drivers seeking a challenge might consider taking on one of these roads, here are 7 of the world's most dangerous roads to drive.

1

North Yungas Road

Nicknamed "The Death Road," this 40-mile stretch of road winds through the Andes mountains in Bolivia.

2

Dalton Highway

This 414-mile gravel highway stretches through the Alaskan wilderness, with extreme temperatures, scarce services, and unpredictable wildlife encounters.

3

Karakoram Highway

The highest paved international highway in the world, the Karakoram Highway reaches up to 18,370 feet above sea level.

4

Kolyma Highway

Also known as the "Road of Bones," this 1,000-mile long road in remote Siberia was built by prisoners in the Stalin era.

5

Fairy Meadows Road

This narrow, unpaved mountain road leads to the stunning Fairy Meadows base camp in Pakistan's Himalayas.

6

Pasubio Pass

This series of tight switchbacks climbs Italy's Dolomite Mountains, it's a challenging drive even for experienced motorists.

7

Jalalabad-Kabul Road

This 120-mile highway connects eastern Afghanistan's two largest cities as the road is in poor condition, with ongoing conflict adding to the danger.