You might think you're an excellent driver, but how would you do on these terrifying roads and highways with hairpin turns and steep drops? From twisty, cliff-hugging roads carved on the side of a mountain to unprotected, avalanche-prone passes in harsh terrain, these white-knuckle drives will make anyone choose to walk instead.

North Yungas Road, Bolivia: Also known as "Death Road," North Yungas Road connects the city of La Paz to Coroico in North Yungas, Bolivia and is considered the world's most dangerous road. The narrow dirt road, which was built into the side of the Cordillera Oriental Mountain chain by Paraguayan prisoners in the 1930s, has a death toll of about 300 people a year, according to the History Channel. The path, most of which is no wider than 12 feet, descends nearly 11,800 feet in just 40 miles, and travelers have to deal with dangers such as aconstant fog, heavy rain, loose rocks, limited visibility and 2,000-foot drop-offs. But that doesn't stop thrill-seeking tourists from traveling (and even bicycling) the infamous road, which has become one of Bolivia's most popular attractions.

Guoliang Tunnel Road, China: The Guoliang Tunnel Road, which is carved along the side of and through the Taihang Mountains in Xinxiang, Henan Province, China, has a fascinating history. Construction of the road is said to have been undertaken in the 1970s by 13 villagers from Guoliang, using only chisels and hammers. The project took five years to complete, according to the Daily Mail. Only 12 feet wide, the road offers views of the sheer drop below via 30 tunnel "windows" of varying sizes.

Trollstigen Mountain Road, Norway: One of Norway's most visited attractions, the Trollstigen National Tourist Route is a 3.7 mile-long stretch of road by the UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord with a dizzying view of sheer mountainsides, waterfalls, deep fjords and valleys. The road, also known as "Troll's road" has a steep incline of 9 percent and consists of 11 hairpin bends, according to VisitNorway.com. Although several bends were widened during 2005 to 2012, vehicles over 41 feet long are prohibited from driving the road. Visitors who want to take in some of the country's most dramatic scenery should stop at 2,300 ft plateau, where there is a car park and several viewing balconies overlooking the bends and the picturesque Stigfossen waterfall.

Zozila, India: Kashmir and Ladakh are linked with this 9-kilometer long stretch, with the path being intently steep and narrow. Brimming with vehicles and livestock, this remains one of India's most significant passes. Located 3, 528 meters over sea level, the pass is juxtaposed between Kaskmir and Ladakh. Driving through this pass requires nothing short of ace driving skills and a dependable vehicle. With good reason, the pass is shut during winters.

Hana, Hawaii: The 112-kilometer road stretch connects Hana and Kahului on popular tourist island Maui. This narrow road stretch relates 59 bridges, out of which 46 feature a single lane. The pass is frequently shut owing to landslides in the region.

Guoliang Tunnel, China: Locals built Guoliang Tunnel since earlier a road cutting from the mountain was the primary communication method linking the small village to other places in and around it. Authorities later considered building a 1200 meter long tunnel for helping locals commute between regions more conveniently.

Atlantic Ocean Road, Norway: Atlantic Ocean Road links several tiny sea-side villages. It is worth going on a road trip through this road owing to the breathtaking natural sites, fascinating village communities and innumerable, off the beaten path tourist attractions. Norway's ice-capped mountains combined with the beautiful Atlantic Ocean Road make for a splendid tourist attraction.

Los Caracoles Pass, Chile: Los Caracoles Pass winds through the harsh terrain of the Andreas Mountains from the Andes on the way between Chile and Argentina. The road climbs to an elevation of almost 10,500 feet, and has no roadside safety barriers. Frequented by large trucks and covered in snow most of the year, the pass (also called "Snail's Pass" by locals) has some of the world's steepest slopes, called "switchbacks."

Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria: The spectacular views of Grossglockner mountain in Austria used to be only accessible to skilled alpinists, but since the opening of Grossglockner High Alpine Road in 1935, more and more visitors have been able to experience the stunning scenery. But driving this road is an experience on its own: a thrilling one for some, an especially scary one for others. The highest mountain pass road in Austria, the road connects Bruck in the state of Salzburg with Heiligenblut in Carinthia. Humans have actually been crossing the Alps on a path that mainly follows this road for more than 3,500 years—Celts, Romans, gold diggers and galley slaves had to go through this strenuous and dangerous path.

Col De La Bonette, France: This is a dangerous mountain pass that is nestled 2000 meters in the French Alps, adjacent to the Italian border. The road is characterized by narrow, steep and unpredictable twists and turns that aren't meant for faint-hearted drivers. French Alps pathways are believed to extremely scenic, and this one doesn't disappoint on any count.

Caucasus Road, Russia: This narrow, winding road links Ritsa lake and Sochi and passes through the region's imposing mountains. It is both thrilling and frightening and is worth spotting a minimum of once every week. Russian road that is known for its thrilling inducing steeps and curves smack in the middle of an imposing mountainous region.

Le Passage Du Gois France: The weirdest thing about this road is that it is open for limited hours each day, and is submerged underwater of the rest of the day. Sounds weird? Well, ensure you carefully read tide schedules before your vehicle sinks in, and you become history or mystery.