Bank dubbed yungus road the worlds most dangerous road. Such as the old road in the bolivian province of yungas north yungas road. Before setting out on this andean mountain road, jaime machicao, a fruit truck driver, pours a bit of whisky on the ground, chews a few. The most treacherous places to drive in the us, according. Driving along this road, you can observe the traces that were left there occurred an accident truck and car parts, broken trees, etc. Bolivias death road claims another victim when bus. Theres a grim reason why bolivia s north yungas road is more often referred to as the death road. We felt it was perfectly safe to drive after the bicyclists have left. This one reminds me of when top gear went to bolivia.
The series also showcases the truckers hauling cargo in bolivia and to sites high. Drivers, editors picks, safety, trucking industry by jurica magoci march 16. But whether youre a bicyclist or a truck driver, arriving in coroico at the end of the road has to be one of the greatest feelings in the world. The road is in a bad state of repair, which is why drivers are urged to leave room not just food and drink but for spare parts, too. Is bolivias death road still the worlds most dangerous road. I mountain biked down this road in 2007 and i wrote a piece on the worlds most. Trucking isnt just dangerous because youre out on the open road. The yungas road in bolivia is infamous thanks to a top gear special which saw the presenters take their lives into the hands to tackle this. The death road in bolivia driving the worlds most dangerous. Percent of overall vehicle fatalities that are truck drivers. Many tour operators cater to downhill mountain biking, providing information, guides, transport and equipment.
A 2005 global village segment about a woman who made her living driving trucks along a notorious mountain road in bolivia. Truck drivers use these 25 dangerous roads every single day. Learn why bolivias death road is so dangerous and intriguing. The death road driving the worlds most dangerous road. Its time to check out some dangerous roads with scania truck driving simulator. Most dangerous mountain roads in the world, heavy equipment truck skill driving 2019, dangerous trip s. To be fair, its technically not considered the worlds most dangerous road anymore due to the construction. It was not uncommon for crowded buses and trucks overloaded with people, wood and. Truck drivers, some of whom have appeared on the history series ice road truckers, take their extreme driving skills to much warmer climates, but the working. The most dangerous roads in the world readers digest. Surrounded by mountainous terrain, the road stretches far enough to connect the amazon rainforest to the capital city. In fact its one of the more scenic drives in bolivia. Dont miss the worlds most dangerous tourist destinations. The worlds most dangerous road, bolivia trucks reversing.
How to cheat death cycling on bolivia s death road thrill seeking it has been dubbed the worlds most dangerous road, with hairpin turns, no guardrails, and sheer precipices. Death road, a lethal journey in the bolivian yungas region. It is estimated that 200 to 300 drivers were killed yearly along yungas road and as. At least 18 cyclists have died on the road since 1998. But this road and continue to ride on buses and truck laden. Truck drivers, some of whom have appeared on the history series ice road.
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