Deadliest Roads From Around the World Quiz

Answer: Italy

One of the highest passes in the Alps, the Stelvio pass is situated in Northern Italy. Running from Stilfs (Stelvio) to Bormio, the Stelvio pass connects the Italian provinces of South Tyrol and Sondrio.

Constructed by the Austrian empire during the early part of the 19th century, the Stelvio pass is a challenging road containing 78 hairpin turns.

Open to the public from May to November, the Stelvio pass holds regular sporting events for cyclist and those who ride motorcycles. Occasionally, the Stelvio Pass is included as a stage on the Giro d'Italia cycle race.

Answer: Alaska

Constructed began on James W Dalton Highway began in 1974 to support the Trans-Alaskan pipeline, bringing supplies to the oil industry located in the northern part of Alaska.

Named after the engineer who supervised the construction of the road, the James W Dalton Hihghway is signed as Alaska Route 11. However, it is often called either the "Dalton" or "Haul Road" by lorry drivers who make regular trips to carry supplies to the oilfields of Northern Alaska during the summer and winter months. In addition, freight is also brought to remote settlements and those that maintain the road.

What makes the road dangerous though is the winter weather since the road is covered with snow and ice. In addition, Atigun Pass brings the added danger of avalanches to traffic using the road. As a result of these hazards, the main traffic that uses the road is either local residents or haulage companies, whilst use by the general public is discouraged.

Answer: China

Part of the China National Highway 318, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway connects Chengdu in the Chinese province of Sichuan to Lhasa in Tibet.

In addition to changes in climate and extreme elevation - with some parts being 4,000 to 5,000 metres above sea level - the Sichuan-Tibet Highway is prone to avalanches and landslides. In addition, the poor condition of many parts of the road surface, coupled with numerous switchbacks turns makes the route particularly challenging to both experienced and non-experienced drivers of vehicles.

Opened in 1954, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway deserved its title as one of the world's deadliest roads, claiming the lives of several thousand travellers. However, those willing to risk the journey along the Sichuan-Tibet highway can be rewarded with spectacular views of vast landscapes and the peaks of mountains that form part of the Himalayas.

Answer: Greece

Although only 23.5km in length, the Patiopoulo-Perdikaki road begins in the village of Perdikaki, located in north-eastern part of Aetolia-Acarnania, Greece, before ending at Patiopoulo, 1,160m above sea level.

Despite the road having a paved, asphalt surface, there a numerous potholes, steep gradients, descents, a lack of guardrails, coupled with numerous twists and turns. All of these hazards - along with weather - make the road a challenge to motorists. In addition, the narrowness of the road and driving conditions at night make the Patiopoulo-Perdikaki road worthy as being one of the world's most dangerous roads

Answer: Australia

52km in length, the Barton Highway connects Canberra located in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) to the town of Yass, New South Wales (NSW).

Part of the Melbourne to Canberra road, the Barton Highway was named after the first Prime Minister if Australia, Sir Edmund Barton. However, the Barton Highway has gained a reputation as being one of the worst roads in the NSW / ACT area.

One section - the William Slim Drive / Gundaroo Drive roundabout - saw 500 accidents over a period of five years, adding to the total number of accidents along the length of the Barton Highway. In addition, there is an annual death rate on the Barton Highway of three fatalities.

Although attempts to improve the Barton Highway have been undertaken, much is still needed to be done to ease congestion on the road including making part of the Barton Highway to a dual carriage road, with a bypass to the town of Murrumbateman.

Answer: Egypt

Connecting the ancient city of Luxor to Hurghada on the Red Sea, the Luxor-al-Hurghada Road is a paved, asphalt road is 481km long.

Although the road conditions themselves are not particularly dangerous, the route is an area in which bandits and extremist terrorists operate, killing or kidnapping unsuspecting travellers. Despite attempts by the Egyptian government to set up patrols to ensure the safety of those travelling along the Luxor-al-Hurghada road often do so at high speed, increasing the accident rate as a result.

In addition, many drivers at night drive without their headlights on to avoid drawing attention to themselves. As a result a number of accidents and fatalities have occurred from head-on collisions between drivers of vehicles.

Answer: Pakistan

Situated in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan, Fairy Meadows Road - or The way to Fairy Meadows - is little more than a narrow mountain track, catching out many an unsuspecting driver.

Built by local inhabitants, the 16.2km track is a private road subject to local tolls. However, the road has not been properly maintained, is narrow - barely the width of a Jeep Wrangler in parts - with steep, unguarded mountainside drops. Combined with the risk of avalanches, traffic and landslides, the journey puts off many from travelling the road.

Those that attempt the journey along the track, have to travel the final sections of the road by foot or bicycle. In addition, winter snow closes the road to all traffic.

Starting at the village of Tato, the road ends at Fairy Meadows, a stopping off point for those wanting to climb up the Nanga Parbat Mountain, one of the highest in Pakistan and ranked 9th tallest mountain in the world.

Answer: New Zealand

Little more than a gravel road, Skipper Canyon Road is located on New Zealand's South Island. Constructed by Chinese labourers at the end of the 19th century, Skippers Canyon road is 27km in length, connecting the township of Skippers to the upper Shotover diggings.

The road itself took 22 years to construct using black powder and hand tools, running through Skippers Canyon, overlooking the Shotover River. However, the road is a narrow single track with only a few passing points. It is so dangerous that many hire companies will not allow drivers to use their cars on the road.

Along with potential landslides, in winter the road is often unpassable. With no guard rails and steep drops, there is little room for any driver error. In addition, there is a narrow suspension bridge to cross over the Shotover River which is one of the highest in New Zealand.

Answer: Bolivia

The North Yungas Road - known locally as 'El Camino de la Muerte' (Death Road) - connecting the Bolivian capital of La Paz to the town of Coroico

Constructed by Paraguayan prisoners during the Chaco War between Bolivia and Paraguay in the 1930s, the North Yungas Road is narrow, with many twists and turns, steep drops, the road is prone to landslides, coupled with a number or roadside waterfalls.

It is estimated that between 200 to 300 people a year died on the road, making one of South America's most dangerous roads. However, the Bolivian government set out plans to upgrade the road, making it wider in parts, along with paving sections of the road. In addition some parts of the original road have been bypassed, reducing the amount of traffic using the road.

Answer: England

The Cat and Fiddle Road is part of the A537 connecting Buxton in Derbyshire to Macclesfield in Cheshire (along with parts of the A53 and A54). It takes its name from an inn located along the road.

Although carrying two way traffic, there are a number of sharp turns, along with the added hazard of livestock gaining access to the road. Furthermore, a large number of heavy goods vehicles use the road to gain access to Macclesfield from the east.

Popular with motorcyclists, there have been a number of fatalities on the road with an average of 70% of all accidents that are serious or fatal involved motorcyclists.

Given the high accident rate, a number of improvements to the A537 have taken place including reducing the speed limit, new motorcycle friendly barriers, better road signs and markings. Furthermore, unmarked police cars regularly patrol the road along with mobile speed cameras in an attempt to reduce the accident rate.