Driving in Afghanistan vs. Jordan: Key Differences

When comparing the road regulations and driving practices of Afghanistan and Jordan, several notable distinctions emerge. From speed limits and lane markings to emergency protocols, each country presents unique challenges for travelers. Understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a safe and smooth journey while navigating the diverse terrains of these nations.

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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	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

jordan:

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

Overtaking: On Right

afghanistan:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

afghanistan:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

afghanistan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Jordan
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Annual inspections required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

afghanistan:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

jordan:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; fines can be substantial
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	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

jordan:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay