Certain people believe there's no such thing as a bad junction - only bad drivers.

To a certain extent, they may have a point, but there are some tricky roads to navigate in Northamptonshire.

Some junctions are busier than others, there are some where it's hard to see what's coming and there are others where drivers need to have their wits about them to make sure they get out safely.

With so many miles of roads across our county, we've got no shortage of junctions where that's the case.

That's why Northants Live decided to ask you, our readers, which you felt were the worst and why.

Here, in no particular order of quality, are the junctions our readers think are the worst.

Barrack Road at Northampton International Academy

The side road by Northampton International Academy
The side road by Northampton International Academy

Jacqui Hughes nominated the above as her child attends the Northampton International Academy on Barrack Road.

She said: "It is mainly at school opening and closing time. There are parents trying to turn down the side of the school for drop-offs, across an already busy road.

"Both parents and students walk across without looking then, as parents leave, they are trying to get across the junction to the opposite road and it causes blocks to the flowing traffic.

"There are numerous near misses each day. There are teachers outside school attempting to control students walking across the road but it was so poorly planned when the school was added.

"I'm not blaming the school, just the lack of consideration of the impact on traffic flow when the school was planned."

Harlestone Road and Cotswold Avenue, Duston

Lynn Powell suggested this junction in Duston, specifically cars turning right from Cotswold Avenue onto the road due to traffic issues.

She said: "I have witnessed a number of near-misses; not so much recently due to a reduction of traffic because of Covid.

"I live in the area and avoid turning right onto the Harlestone Road as it experiences heavy traffic. The speed limit has recently been reduced from 40mph to 30mph.

"However, I believe there needs to be more 30mph signs as traffic does speed on this stretch of road.

"I have requested more 30mph street signs but was declined on the basis that it has street lighting and therefore drivers should be aware of this."

Burwood Road and Northwood Road, Northampton

Another of our readers, Lena Wade, said: "One day there will be an accident on the end of Burwood Road, turning onto Northwood Road.

"Cars and cyclists, now even scooters, come hurtling down Burwood Road.

"Cars are parked right on the corners, they don't stop and there's been so many near misses for people coming from the top end of Northwood Road.

"There are no road markings and no give way signs."

Rushden Lakes roundabout, Rushden

One user said the roundabout, in particular, leading into the shopping park is a "nightmare" as "cars go fast around it"

They said: "I regularly see a space and pull out then all of a sudden a car has come from nowhere, beeps and then sits on my rear bumper which is very intimidating.

"Lots of people swerve into different lanes to avoid queuing. When cars are queuing down the A45 to turn right into Rushden Lakes, they block the whole roundabout causing traffic that isn’t going to the shopping centre to get backed up.

"There should be clear road markings and signage to state that there is two lanes of traffic entering the shopping centre from the roundabout and all the way through the car park.

"Living in Irthlingborough and using Chowns Mill roundabout daily, I think it’s odd that this roundabout is being sorted before Rushden Lakes."

Bewick Road and the A43, Northampton

Julie McBride said: "The junction at the top of Bewick Road trying to cross the A43 to get to Riverside/A45.

"I live in the estate opposite this and there have been countless accidents. People speed coming from Weston Favell direction and those crossing the junction take their lives in the hands.

"Especially if the vehicles are longer ones as their backend sticks out into one lane of A43 when they get to the central part of the junction."

Billing Brook Road and Wellingborough Road, Weston Favell

Tracey specifically nominated the roundabout by Weston Favell Shopping Centre as most people just “go for it” on that junction.

She said: "It is a small but very busy roundabout. It appears that most drivers on Wellingborough Road don’t stop unless you're lucky.

"I live in Standens Barn and use the Weston Favell Shopping Centre. I try to go around to the rear of the centre and miss out the roundabout."

Kingsley Road and Trinity Avenue, Northampton

The tricky junction on Kingsley Road
The tricky junction on Kingsley Road

One user nominated the above as it is "awful at rush hour and school times"

They said: "When you come down Kingsley Road and want to go down Stanhope Road, you've got traffic pushing their way out of Trinity Avenue.

"It's also difficult to get out of Stanhope Road to go up Kingsley Road. Everyone takes the risk and I am wondering if traffic lights would be beneficial or may make it worse."

Mere Way Roundabout, Northampton

Martin said he finds the big roundabout near Tesco Extra "confusing" and has seen an accident there before.

He said: "It could be a German thing but I'm still getting confused by massive multi-lane roundabouts, despite having driven in the UK without accident since 2004.

"I've witnessed an accident there when a Mercedes crashed into the side of a pick-up, as the Mercedes driver wanted to turn into Tesco.

"They tried to change lane and clipped the pickup and made appear to be the pickup driver's fault. There was no major damage, just dented metal and both could drive off."