Driving in Afghanistan vs. Bulgaria: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Afghanistan and Bulgaria, travelers will encounter distinct driving practices that significantly impact their journey. Key contrasts include speed limits, lane markings, and the presence of dedicated bus and cycle lanes, all of which play crucial roles in ensuring safe navigation. Understanding these variations is essential for a secure and enjoyable driving experience 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	Bulgaria
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Primarily reserved for public transport.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

bulgaria:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

bulgaria:

Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

bulgaria:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

Primarily reserved for public transport.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

bulgaria:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	140 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

bulgaria:

50 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

bulgaria:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bulgaria:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bulgaria:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

bulgaria:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

bulgaria:

140 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

bulgaria:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

bulgaria:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

bulgaria:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

bulgaria:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Bulgaria
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Bulgarian; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangle-shaped with a red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

bulgaria:

Not used in Bulgaria

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

bulgaria:

Bulgarian; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

bulgaria:

Triangle-shaped with a red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Bulgaria
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not generally allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

bulgaria:

Not generally allowed

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

bulgaria:

Permitted unless indicated otherwise by signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Yes, proof required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on license plate or windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

bulgaria:

Accepted for short visits with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

bulgaria:

Yes, proof required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

bulgaria:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

bulgaria:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

bulgaria:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Bulgaria
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Less frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

bulgaria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common; checkpoints used
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

bulgaria:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

bulgaria:

Common; checkpoints used

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

bulgaria:

Substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	Varies by region
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider or local providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

bulgaria:

Varies by region

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

bulgaria:

Check with your insurance provider or local providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

bulgaria:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

bulgaria:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Bulgaria
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Up to €50
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Up to €50
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Varies; typically fined and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Common; fines often paid onsite
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

bulgaria:

Varies; often €20 to €150, points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

bulgaria:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

bulgaria:

Up to €50

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

bulgaria:

Up to €50

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

bulgaria:

Varies; typically fined and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

bulgaria:

Common; fines often paid onsite

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

bulgaria:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay