We often lament the fact that Australia is a right-hand drive nation, and that means we drive on the left side of the road. It limits the cars that are sold here, and puts us in the minority, as about 70 per cent of the world drives on the other side of the road.
But who needs to be restricted to just one side of the road, anyway? Not the people of Mexico, who are directed to change lanes on a steep, windy road on Route 150 between Orizaba, Veracruz and Tehuacán, Puebla.
So, you're driving downhill on the correct side of the road (which is generally the right in Mexico), and the arrow on the road indicates you need to switch to the left side. How confusing is that?!
The point of this puzzling piece of public infrastructure is based on physics. By getting the cars climbing the hill to take the widest angle through tight corners, there's less need to slow down, and therefore less of a hold-up if you're stuck behind a truck.
But a Facebook video posted recently shows how terrifying the scenario could be if you're not on your game. I guess that's a great way to ensure drivers are concentrating on the task at hand.
Is this the scariest road in the world? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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Matt Campbell
Managing Editor - Head of Video
Matt Campbell has been at the forefront of automotive media for more than a decade, working not only on car reviews and news, but also helping manage automotive outputs across print, online, video and audio.
After completing his media degree at Macquarie University, Matt was an intern at a major news organisation as part of the motoring team, where he honed his skills in the online automotive reviews and news space. He did such a good job there they put him on full time, and since then he has worked across different automotive media outlets, before starting with CarsGuide in October 2017.
At CarsGuide Matt has helped shape the video output of the business, while also playing a key role in management behind the scenes, and helping in-market new car buyers make the right choice by continually evolving CarsGuide's comparison reviews. Driving more than 100 cars a year seemed like a dream to Matt when he first started out, but now it's all just part of the job - a job he loves and plans to stay in for a long time to come.
Matt is also an expert in used car values, as he's always on the hunt for a bargain - be it a project beater or a prime example of the breed. He currently owns a 2001 Audi TT quattro and a 2007 Suzuki Jimny JLX.
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