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world road rating compiled on the basis of the quality of road surfaces of ten countries. All transport routes included in the top ten scored from 6 to 6.6 points out of a possible 7. The quality of road surfaces was assessed by highly qualified international experts.
10 Netherlands
Netherlands have high-quality transport routes, scoring 6 points on a seven-point scale. Despite the flat terrain with the construction of roads, there are certain difficulties due to the large number of rivers. But this did not prevent the construction of a grandiose and dense network of highways in the state. At the highest level in the Netherlands are not only the main roads, but also minor ones without the presence of any potholes and other defects. The main highways include several lanes and numerous interchanges. As for rural roads, they have one lane in each direction. In the Netherlands, there is no toll even for expressways.
9. Finland
Finland, despite its difficult climate and rather swampy terrain, it is distinguished by exceptionally high-quality roads, the condition of which is taken care of not only by the authorities, but also by the citizens of the country. The construction of transport canvases is carried out exclusively by highly qualified specialists according to a certain methodology. The technology used by the Finns has been developed for a long time and is still used today. The quality of the canvases undergoes strict control, which is carried out by experts. To keep transport routes in good condition for a long time, it is necessary not only to have a high-quality canvas, but also to take care of it on the part of drivers, and in this country everything is in perfect order with this.
8. Oman
Oman with its top quality transport canvases, it ranks eighth in the ranking of the best roads in the world. The development of transport routes in the Asian state does not spare money, because the exclusive cars of oil princes must move along an exceptionally high-quality canvas.
7. Switzerland
Switzerland is distinguished by exceptional quality and high functionality of the roadway, which allows it to be in the top ten rankings of the best roads in the world. The country has a large number of expressways, the passage of which is paid. These highways are distributed fairly evenly throughout the territory of the state, making it possible to quickly and conveniently get to any part of it. However, travel on them is quite expensive, and it is not surprising, because you always have to pay for quality and comfort. Some of the roads run along the picturesque slopes of the Alps. The roads encircling the cliffs are real serpentines with many bends and sharp turns passing right over the cliffs.
6. Austria
Austria, or rather its transport routes, occupy the sixth line of the ranking among the highest quality roads in the world. Due to the excellent road surface, this country is very popular among autotourists. Austria has a complex mountainous terrain, but despite this, it is all dotted with transport routes. Even small rural passages are distinguished here by the highest level of coverage and maximum comfort. Many roads in Austria are mountainous, as most of the country is covered by alpine ranges.
5. Germany
Germany in the ranking of the best roads in the world is in fifth place. This country has a huge number of transport routes with high density. A significant part of the modern roads here were built back in the days of the Third Reich and were designed for the movement of columns of heavy military equipment, so these transport routes still successfully cope with the huge traffic of trucks. The first German autobahn, which is still in operation, is over 80 years old.
4. Portugal
In the ranking of the best roads Portugal with its motorways, it occupies the fourth position. The roads here are divided into several categories: high-speed toll autobahns, national free highways, municipal roads and rural passages. There are not many toll highways here, and they mainly connect the capital Lisbon with other cities. They are the fastest way to get to your destination than the free ones. As for the coverage, both of them are of good quality.
3. Singapore
Roads Singapore are considered among the best in the world. Roadbeds occupy approximately 12% of the entire territory of the country, which can significantly reduce the traffic load. The roads have not only a high-quality surface, but also excellent informative markings and lighting. The road network in total has a length of over 3 thousand kilometers and 150 km of highways. Expressways have up to 5 lanes in each direction. On the tracks there are electronic displays informing drivers about the traffic on the tracks and the availability of parking spaces in the nearest parking lots.
2. France
France has some of the best roads in the world. The total length of roadbeds in the country is about 1 million kilometers. There are several types of roads: A, N, D, C, V. Type A is a high-speed highway with a concrete dividing strip, which is superior in quality to others. Type N are national roads with a maximum speed limit of 110 km/h with concrete dividers. Type D is good quality departmental roadways. C, V are communal roads that also have a high-quality surface. They are distinguished by the layout and quality of lighting. High-quality canvases, good lighting and markings make French roads also the safest in the world.
1. United Arab Emirates
Public roads in United Arab Emirates at the World Economic Forum were rated as the best in the world, gaining 6.5 points out of 7. The high rating included the level of quality of public roads, ports, the state of transport infrastructure, and airports. The victory for the United Arab Emirates was due to the latest infrastructure projects. The country wants to achieve the perfect state of all facilities in the next five years. The state has already adopted international quality standards and achieved incredible success. Most interurban transport routes have a minimum of three lanes in each direction, with fenders in the middle and lighting at night throughout the motorway.
Experts also compiled a rating of the worst roads in the world. Countries such as Poland (2,6 points), Russia and Ukraine (2,5 points) fell into this category with their roadbeds. The most poor-quality roads were in Moldova, scoring only 7 points out of 1,5.
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