Six most dangerous roads motorists should avoid this winter

2. Glen Quaich, Scotland

This picturesque drive in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a beautiful, yet risky route for motorists. Several parts of the road are extremely narrow with few passing places along the way – as well as a steep gradient of up to 17 percent, sharp hairpin bends and no road markings. These conditions make Glen Quaich an extremely dangerous road for motorists to navigate over the winter months.

3. Hardknott Pass, Lake District

Hardknott Pass is another dangerous road in the Lake District, as it is known for being the steepest in England. This single track road reaches a massive 33 percent gradient at one stretch and the several tight bends make the Hardknott Pass one of the hardest roads to drive on in the country, nevermind during the winter. The road surface is in a bad condition meaning it gets very icy and slippery during adverse conditions, and the pass often gets closed because of the ice. With reduced visibility and extreme gradients, Hardknott Pass is extremely dangerous and often impassable for winter motorists.

4. Petworth, West Sussex to Chichester, A285

This section of the A285 warns motorists to drive with caution during all conditions. Long and fast straights see cars spinning off in icy conditions, and the several sharp, unexpected bends provide very little visibility, especially in the winter mist and fog. Collision rates along this stretch of road are often hailed as a cause for concern but there are still frequent crashes, which is only made worse during the winter conditions.