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'Spaghetti junction' – the scariest road system in Britain

by Giedre Sarkunaite | November 27, 2009 at 01:40 pm

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The survey of 3225 drivers revealed the scariest road systems in Britain. Among top 10 spots eight were taken by Birmingham, Glasgow and London

Survey also revealed other drivers fears. 8% of drivers claim to avoid 'scary' junctions and admit driving an average of 238 miles extra.

Large roundabouts were told to be most confusing aspect of urban driving, followed by one-way systems, speed bumps and box junctions.

"But what this research shows is that badly designed and confusing junctions are spoiling the driving experience for many motorists.

Top 10 UK's most scariest junctions:

1. Gravelly Hill (Spaghetti Junction), Birmingham
2. M8 junctions through central Glasgow
3. Marble Arch, London
4. Magic Roundabout, Swindon, Wiltshire
5. Hanger Lane Gyratory, west London
6. M5/M6 intersection, Birmingham
7. Piccadilly Circus, London
8. Five Ways junction, Birmingham
9. Magic Roundabout, Hemel, Hempstead, Hertfordshire
10. Kingston Bridge, Glasgow

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stejeb

at 14:24 on November 27th, 2009

I've driven through most of these, and the ones that scare me the most are still mini roundabouts with drivers who haven't got a clue about how to signal or negotiate them.

Babel-Fish

at 16:28 on November 27th, 2009

You really want to be scared fly to the Philippines, hire a motor bike or car within 10 minutes your hair will be bristling with fear. But its fun when you get use to it.

I have always hated those damn mini roundabouts in UK, I total agree.

Beaulieu

at 00:01 on November 28th, 2009

Even more scary when motorists drive fast in very wet conditions, and chatting on their mobile phones at the same time. Then some older people going up the wrong way.... If they had better driving skills, motorways would be a lot safer.