What is the most difficult road to drive in the UK?

Hardknott Pass is considered to be one of the most challenging in the UK. It has earned this consideration due to its series of hairpin bends and the high risk of ice on the road. It is a steep, twisting, single-track road that cuts right through the heart of the Lake District between the Duddon Valley and Eskdale.



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Hardknott Pass is considered to be one of the most challenging in the UK. It has earned this consideration due to its series of hairpin bends and the high risk of ice on the road. It is a steep, twisting, single-track road that cuts right through the heart of the Lake District between the Duddon Valley and Eskdale.

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Southend-on-Sea, Derbyshire and Liverpool are judged to have the worst roads in the country. Meanwhile, Sheffield, Wirral and Leeds have the best road surfaces in Britain.

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According to a 2022 study conducted by the Bill Plant Driving School, the borough of Islington has more potholes in its roads than any other part of the UK. The survey discovered 3,804 potholes in 148 miles of road: a staggering 25.74 potholes per mile, 22 more than the national average.

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Dangerous UK Roads – The Hardknott Pass One of the steepest roads in England, the Hardknott pass is also one of the narrowest and most difficult to drive. If you have the windows open you might even find yourself short of breath, as it's located about 400m above sea level.

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It features narrow parts and two 180 degree switch backs. At 25%, Porlock Hill is reputably the steepest A road in England. It's located west of the village of Porlock in Somerset. It climbs approximately 1,300 ft (400 m) in less than 2 miles (3.2 km) up onto Exmoor.

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North Yungas Road, Bolivia That this route from La Paz to Coroico is also known as the 'Road of Death' (or El Camino de la Muerte in Spanish) gives you some idea why it is included on our list of most dangerous roads. In fact, it has often been dubbed the most dangerous road in the world.

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The most dangerous highway in the U.S. is Interstate 95 (I-95). Vehicle fatalities increased by an estimated 7.2% from 2019 to 2020. Wyoming, New Mexico and South Carolina had the most vehicular crashes per 100,000 people.

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The A897 between Helmsdale and Halladale Bridge, near Melvich, runs through several vast areas of wilderness and hamlets such as Kildonan, Kinbrace, Forsinard and Achiemore. Official data gathered by the Department for Transport shows that the road only has 416 cars per year.

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By spring, the road surface can have holes (called 'potholes') where the surface has broken. Another cause is heavy lorries driving on roads not built for such large vehicles. They gradually damage the surface and can even make the road lumpy. Potholes aren't just bad for your car, they can also be dangerous.

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