Which type of road is the most dangerous in the UK?
Rural roads are more likely to be the site of accidents and fatalities due to many drivers going too fast. Rural roads can also hold many hidden dangers, such as concealed driveways and sharp turns.
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CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.
Despite the upgrades, the A1(M) remains one of the most hazardous roads in the UK. In fact, it has earned the title of Britain's deadliest road, with collisions causing the deaths of 172 people over the past decade alone. Between 2007 and 2016, the road saw a total of 7,848 accidents involving 10,821 vehicles.
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.
Generally, the safest lane is the one nearest the shoulder of the road. Driving in the slowest lane reduces the risk of being struck in a head-on crash by oncoming traffic.