The vehicle recylcing analysis service Scrap Car Comparison has shared the world’s most dangerous countries for drivers to take to the roads in, putting themselves at risk of deadly consequences.
Whilst no country has accident-free roads, the survey of 2,000 motorists from 10 different countries found that even experienced drivers still feel nervous driving in their own nation and others they have visited.
According to Scrap Car Comparison’s survey, India is the world’s most dangerous country for visitors to get behind the wheel in, with a ‘scare score’ of 7.15 out of 10.
India has more than 150 million motorists, thanks in part to one of the world’s easiest driving tests, which learners can complete in a matter of seconds.
As a result, an average of 53 crashes and 19 deaths take place every hour on the crowded roads of India, making it the country with the word’s highest road fatality rate.
Another country that many visitors reported as being one of the scariest to drive in is Venezuela, gaining a score of 6.97 out of 10.
Those who visit the South American country must remember to be cautious on the roads.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 11,127 deaths took place on the roads in the country during 2020, with jaywalking and driving through red traffic lights a common sight.
Finally, Scrap Car Comparison highlighted that many drivers also ranked Zimbabwe as a dangerous country to drive in, featuring a score of 6.9.
In addition to deadly animals, such as crocodiles, lions, and hippos, local and visiting motorists can also pose problems.
Compared to the UK, reckless practices such as drunk driving and going through railroad barriers are surprisingly commonplace.
As a result, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) highlighted that there were a shocking 51,924 crashes that took place in the country during 2023, which resulted in nearly 10,000 injuries and 2,099 deaths.