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Terrifying Drives for Brave Road-Trippers

Buckle up for a tour of highways with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, narrow lanes, extreme weather, and dizzying heights.

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Buckle up for a tour of highways with hairpin turns, steep cliffs, narrow lanes, extreme weather, and dizzying heights.

By Marisa Lascala, Condé Nast Traveler

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