The A44 is one of the major roads in the UK that spans from Oxford in southern England to Aberystwyth in west Wales.
While this road may not seem as dangerous as some of the previous roads we’ve mentioned; for some odd reason, the A44 has been responsible for so many fatal head-on collisions that eventually the government action was taken and countermeasures were implemented.
Karakoram Highway
Also referred to as the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, the Karakoram Highway is anything but friendly. It is full of hazards: landslides, avalanches, floods, animals herds, boarder-less cliffs and, of course, reckless drivers who make matters just that more treacherous. This dangerous road spans more than 810 miles (1,300 kilometers), cutting through the most mountainous region in the world.
Many consider the Karakoram Highway to be the Eighth Wonder of the World because of its marvelous construction under unimaginably rough conditions. At its peak it reaches as high as 15,000 ft. (4572 m) above sea level, making it one of the highest paved roads in the world.
Road to Heaven
China sure has its share of dangerous roads, and the the Road to Heaven, located in south-western China, is one of them. Because for those who aren't extremely cautious, it is in fact, one of the quickest ways to get to heaven. This cliff-side, nerve-wrecking road, is carved into the side of a steep mountain with overpasses constructed hundreds of feet in the air, with 45 hairpin turns and several astonishingly steep bends.
But on the bright side, if you get too frightened, just take a look at the surrounding luscious greenery, you'll cam right down. Just don't keep you eyes off the road.
Trollstigen, Norway
Trollstigen, also known as “the Troll Ladder" by the locals, is an engineering masterpiece in the midst of blissful natural landscape, which is why it's become the country's most visited tourist road. It may seem like an absolute joy to drive along, but beware, its plague with 11 magnificent hairpin turns, each bend even has its own name.
If you ever take this road you'll notice that some of its parts are actually carved into the mountain itself and in other places, it built in stone. Historically, Trollstigen used to be an famous transport passage between the villages Valldal in Indre Sunnmøre and Åndalsnes in Romsdalen.
Cetinje - Kotor road, Montenegro
Located on the coast of Montenegro, Cetinje is an historic road connecting the old city, Kotor, with the small city Cetinje, from which you can enjoy the spectacular view of Kotor bay along the way. As beautiful as it sounds, this road is famous for being one of the most hairpinned roads in the world. This curvy and mountainous road rarely permits you to go over 18 mph (30km/h). The most infamous part of the road is the Kotor Serpentine, a short 5 mile (8.3km) stretch with 16 hairpin turns. Usually when travelers remark about the danger of the roads in Montenegro, they're often referring to Cetinje.
To make matters even more worrying, this road isn't in the best condition and requires strong nerves to negotiate it. Some days there are lanes for passing, but then other days, rock falls and get in the way, but at least there's the gorgeous coastal view, just don;t get too distracted, as often impatient local drivers make hunk at you to hurry it up. Enjoy, but be cautious.