Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh

When navigating the roads of Afghanistan and Bangladesh, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that are essential for ensuring a safe journey. Key contrasts include driving sides, speed limits, and the presence of bus lanes. Understanding these variances is crucial for travelers aiming to maintain safety and compliance while abroad.

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Driving Side

The driving side in afghanistan is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in afghanistan is 29

0.871 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for afghanistan is 0.871 US Dollars

While the driving side of a country remains the same, the driving safety score is updated annually based on each countries car accident fatality rate. Lastly, the gas price is only an estimate. Due to frequent fluctuations, it serves as a general reference rather than an exact figure for each country.

Lanes

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	Afghanistan	Bangladesh
Driving Side	Right	Left
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the right edge on some roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Often used to indicate a centerline; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not allowed.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes, in major cities
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses during peak hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Often marked with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Bicycles generally use the edge of the road.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

afghanistan:

Right

bangladesh:

Left

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

bangladesh:

Marks the right edge on some roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

bangladesh:

Often used to indicate a centerline; passing permitted when safe.

Overtaking: On Right

afghanistan:

Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.

bangladesh:

Generally not allowed.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

afghanistan:

Use rightmost lane.

bangladesh:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

bangladesh:

Yes, in major cities

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

Reserved for buses during peak hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

Often marked with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

Bicycles generally use the edge of the road.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Bangladesh
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	25-50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	60-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	50-70 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	60-80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Yes	Yes, in major areas
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes, common practice

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

bangladesh:

25-50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

bangladesh:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bangladesh:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bangladesh:

60-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

bangladesh:

50-70 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

bangladesh:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

bangladesh:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bangladesh:

60-80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

bangladesh:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

afghanistan:

Yes

bangladesh:

Yes, in major areas

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

bangladesh:

Yes, common practice

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Bangladesh
Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber	Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles	Proceed with caution, yield to other vehicles
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Bangladesh
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Bengali; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Flashing Amber

afghanistan:

Proceed with caution, yield to pedestrians and other vehicles

bangladesh:

Proceed with caution, yield to other vehicles

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

bangladesh:

Not used in Bangladesh

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

afghanistan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

bangladesh:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

bangladesh:

Bengali; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

bangladesh:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Bangladesh
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not commonly permitted
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by area; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

bangladesh:

Not commonly permitted

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

bangladesh:

Varies by area; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan		Bangladesh
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required		Annually, proof displayed on vehicle

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

bangladesh:

Annually, proof displayed on vehicle

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Bangladesh
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

afghanistan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

bangladesh:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan		Bangladesh
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas		Common in checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial		Substantial, varies by offense

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

bangladesh:

Common in checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

bangladesh:

Substantial, varies by offense

Roundabouts

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	Afghanistan		Bangladesh
Signaling: Exiting	Signal right when preparing to exit		Signal left when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

afghanistan:

Signal right when preparing to exit

bangladesh:

Signal left when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Bangladesh
Contact: General Emergency	112	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

bangladesh:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

bangladesh:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

bangladesh:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Bangladesh
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; can include fines and points
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible imprisonment
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Fines applicable, varies by enforcement
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines apply, varies by enforcement
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Varies depending on the severity of the violation
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	More common than in the USA
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically immediate resolution preferred

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

bangladesh:

Varies; can include fines and points

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

bangladesh:

Substantial fines, possible imprisonment

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

bangladesh:

Fines applicable, varies by enforcement

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

bangladesh:

Fines apply, varies by enforcement

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

bangladesh:

Varies depending on the severity of the violation

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

bangladesh:

More common than in the USA

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

bangladesh:

Varies; typically immediate resolution preferred