Driving the World’s Most Dangerous Roads: Episode 2

Every year, 1.3 million people worldwide are killed in road traffic accidents, and a further 50 million are injured. The Dominican Republic is one of the countries with the deadliest roads, where the road-death toll reaches approx. 3000 per year. The number of accidents is increasing, and are usually very serious, most often involving a motorbike. The reasons are varied: no helmet, drunk driving, reckless driving…

On the other side of the world, Tunisia’s reputation in the Maghreb leaves much to be desired. It is a country where road security has not for a long time been a top priority. However, the situation is changing, particularly since the seatbelt became compulsory in April 2017, and the police are applying a zero-tolerance approach.