Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs Oman Explained

When exploring the roads of Afghanistan and Oman, understanding their driving nuances is essential for a safe journey. Key distinctions include speed limits, lane markings, and enforcement of traffic regulations. Familiarizing yourself with these variations can significantly enhance your travel experience and ensure greater road safety in both countries.

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RIGHT

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	Oman
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: Usage	N/A	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
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.

oman:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

oman:

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

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

oman:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 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	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

oman:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

oman:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

oman:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

oman:

Yes

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used in Oman
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	Arabic; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

oman:

Not used in Oman

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

afghanistan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

oman:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

oman:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Oman
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

oman:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

oman:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Regular inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

oman:

Regular inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

oman:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Oman
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Use more frequent compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Substantial fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

oman:

Substantial fines

Test Refusal

afghanistan:

Can result in license suspension

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	112	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	9999
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

oman:

9999

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

oman:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

oman:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for not wearing seat belts	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment