The quintessential American summer road trip is an epic journey that unites families and friends. It’s an adventure that lets you meander through the tapestry of America’s landscapes, steeped in captivating scenery, quaint towns, and timeless charm. However, behind the enticing postcard-perfect panoramas, a summer trip can quickly become dangerous if you breakdown in a remote area with extreme summer temperatures.
Gunther Mitsubishi commissioned QuestionPro to run a survey of 3,000 regular roadtrippers, and asked them to rank which routes (in each state) across America they fear breaking down on the most.
In 4th position came Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200). Saddle Road traverses rugged volcanic terrain and passes through remote areas with limited amenities and services. In the event of a breakdown, finding immediate assistance can be difficult due to the road’s isolation and sparse population.
The weather conditions on Saddle Road can be unpredictable, with sudden rainfall, fog, or strong winds. This can reduce visibility and make driving conditions treacherous, posing additional risks for stranded travelers. Moreover, parts of the road have steep inclines and sharp curves, requiring extra caution. Cell phone reception can be unreliable in certain sections, hindering communication for emergency assistance.
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I have had many close calls because of striping allowing passing in turns and people use it in bad judgement . there are grave flowers all along these spots. unfortunately it’s local folk just because the striping engineer has failed does not mean we should follow like sheep . We drive in fear over that road every time. it could be a beautiful easy drive but it’s deadly . It should be renamed as Blood Alley. How many lives and lawsuits will it take to put double yellows in these areas ?
I agree with Paul that some of the passing zones are crazy given the limited sight distance and the speed limit. However, it is much safer with the new highway. When I moved here 15 years ago the old saddle road was crazy dangerous.