Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Kuwait Explained

Exploring the nuances of road regulations in Afghanistan and Kuwait reveals fascinating contrasts in vehicular practices and safety protocols. From distinct lane markings and speed limits to varying enforcement measures for alcohol consumption, understanding these driving customs is essential for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Discover how each country prioritizes road safety and etiquette on their unique thoroughfares.

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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	Kuwait
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.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Not commonly practiced.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

kuwait:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

kuwait:

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.

kuwait:

Not commonly practiced.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

kuwait:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

Reserved for buses.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Kuwait
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	45-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	45 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	80-120 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80-90 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

kuwait:

45-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

kuwait:

45 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

kuwait:

80-120 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

kuwait:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

kuwait:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

kuwait:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

kuwait:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

kuwait:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

kuwait:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Kuwait
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangular-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

kuwait:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

kuwait:

Arabic; English is commonly used alongside Arabic

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

kuwait:

Triangular-shaped with red border

Turns

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

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

kuwait:

Prohibited unless signs allow

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

kuwait:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Kuwait
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Annual inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the vehicle

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

kuwait:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

kuwait:

Annual inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

afghanistan:

Displayed on windshield

kuwait:

Displayed on the vehicle

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Kuwait
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

kuwait:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Kuwait
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Less common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Significant fines and legal consequences
Enforcement: Imprisonment	Possible for severe offenses	Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

kuwait:

Less common

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

kuwait:

Significant fines and legal consequences

Enforcement: Imprisonment

afghanistan:

Possible for severe offenses

kuwait:

Possible for any alcohol consumption while driving

Emergency Services

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

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

kuwait:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

kuwait:

Check with your insurance provider

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Kuwait
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; may include points on license
Common Fines: Alcohol	Substantial fines, possible jail time	Very severe penalties for any alcohol
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines applicable
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines and points on license
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Yes, possible
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; typically within 30 days

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

kuwait:

Varies; may include points on license

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

kuwait:

Very severe penalties for any alcohol

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

kuwait:

Fines applicable

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

kuwait:

Fines and points on license

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

kuwait:

Yes, possible

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

kuwait:

Varies; typically within 30 days