Drive with Caution: The 10 safest and most dangerous countries for road travel in 2025

Norway From mountains to glaciers you can explore nature in this country by taking the scenic roads. Government funded resting stops, restrooms and viewpoints make it easier now than ever to travel around the country by car.

Hungary The country places a strong emphasis on road safety, with strict regulations in place to ensure responsible and secure driving practices. This has been ranked second on the list.

Japan Japan provides a well-regulated and safe driving experience for both residents and visitors. Thus, it has been ranked as the third-best country to drive in.

Iceland Iceland has an exceptionally low road fatality rate. It has secured the fourth position on the list.

Estonia Signage is clear and digital tools provide real-time traffic and weather updates. Thus, it has been ranked in fifth position of best countries to drive in.

India Overcrowded roads, especially in metropolitan cities, along with a variety of vehicles and almost no regulation on roads lands India on the 49th position on the list.

Argentina With issues like a lack of traffic control signals in built-up areas, aggressive driving habits, and poor road infrastructure there are higher risks of accidents. It has been ranked in the 50th position. 

United States With approximately 38,000 annual road fatalities and challenges including high speed limits and varying state traffic laws, this country has been ranked on the 51st position.

Thailand With the vast amount of road traffic in the country, roads are mostly designed to accommodate large volumes of vehicles, with little emphasis on driving safety. Thus, this country has secured the 52nd position on the list. 

South Africa South Africa is the world’s most dangerous country to drive, due to factors like an estimated 24.5 road traffic deaths per 100,000 of the population.

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