Driving Differences: Afghanistan vs. Philippines Explained

Discover the unique nuances of road regulations and driving customs in Afghanistan and the Philippines. From lane markings to speed limits and alcohol restrictions, this comparison highlights significant variations that can affect your travel experience. Stay informed and prioritize safety while navigating the distinct driving landscapes of these two countries.

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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	Philippines
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.	Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two occupants
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

philippines:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

afghanistan:

Not commonly used.

philippines:

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.

philippines:

Generally not allowed, except on one-way streets.

Bus Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

philippines:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Reserved for buses and sometimes PUVs.

Bus Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Labeled with signs; often separated by a bus lane barrier.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

philippines:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Shared with motorcycles or exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

afghanistan:

philippines:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Minimum two occupants

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Speeds Limits

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
Urban Areas: Standard	25-40 km/h	40 kph
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 km/h	20 kph
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	80 kph
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	70 kph
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	50 kph
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	100 kph
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-120 km/h	80 kph
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 kph
Speed Units	km/h	kph
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Not commonly used
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued instantly	Less common; fines are usually issued later

Urban Areas: Standard

afghanistan:

25-40 km/h

philippines:

40 kph

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

afghanistan:

25 km/h

philippines:

20 kph

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

philippines:

70 kph

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

60-80 km/h

philippines:

50 kph

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

philippines:

100 kph

Highways: Buses And Vans

afghanistan:

100-120 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

afghanistan:

80-100 km/h

philippines:

80 kph

Speed Units

afghanistan:

km/h

philippines:

kph

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

afghanistan:

N/A

philippines:

Not commonly used

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

afghanistan:

Yes, fines can be issued instantly

philippines:

Less common; fines are usually issued later

Signals

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Afghanistan	Not used
Traffic Signs: Language	Pashto, Dari	English and Filipino; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Standard symbols used	Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

afghanistan:

Not used in Afghanistan

philippines:

Not used

Traffic Signs: Language

afghanistan:

Pashto, Dari

philippines:

English and Filipino; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

afghanistan:

Standard symbols used

philippines:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or white background

Turns

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	Afghanistan		Philippines
Right Turn On Red	Not usually allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies; check for signs		Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

Right Turn On Red

afghanistan:

Not usually allowed

philippines:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

afghanistan:

Varies; check for signs

philippines:

Common, check for signs indicating restrictions

Documentation

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
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; International Driving Permit recommended
Insurance	Liability insurance mandatory	Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual vehicle inspection required	Required for registration; certificate must be displayed
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

afghanistan:

International Driving Permit recommended

philippines:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Insurance

afghanistan:

Liability insurance mandatory

philippines:

Compulsory third-party liability insurance mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

afghanistan:

Annual vehicle inspection required

philippines:

Required for registration; certificate must be displayed

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

philippines:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

afghanistan:

Not mandatory

philippines:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Afghanistan		Philippines
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

afghanistan:

Frequent use compared to some countries

philippines:

Frequent use in urban areas to alert other road users

Alcohol

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by region; can be substantial	Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Limits: General Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

philippines:

0.05%

Limits: Professional Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

philippines:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

afghanistan:

0.00%

philippines:

0.05%

Enforcement: Random Checks

afghanistan:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

philippines:

Common during checkpoints, especially on holidays

Enforcement: Fines

afghanistan:

Varies by region; can be substantial

philippines:

Severe for violations, may include imprisonment

Emergency Services

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Dial local police station	117
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; limited services	Check with your insurance provider or AAA
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

afghanistan:

112

philippines:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

afghanistan:

Dial local police station

philippines:

117

Contact: Roadside Assistance

afghanistan:

Check with your insurance provider; limited services

philippines:

Check with your insurance provider or AAA

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

afghanistan:

Not mandatory, but recommended

philippines:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Afghanistan	Philippines
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; 500 AFN and above	Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000
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	PHP 300
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply for use while driving	PHP 1000 to PHP 5000
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, point system not common	PHP 1000
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; fines may be paid instantly	Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically within a few days	Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance

Common Fines: Speeding

afghanistan:

Varies; 500 AFN and above

philippines:

Varies; typically ranges from PHP 1000 to PHP 2000

Common Fines: Alcohol

afghanistan:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

philippines:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

afghanistan:

Fines apply for not wearing seat belts

philippines:

PHP 300

Common Fines: Phone Use

afghanistan:

Fines apply for use while driving

philippines:

PHP 1000 to PHP 5000

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

afghanistan:

Fines apply, point system not common

philippines:

PHP 1000

Payment: On The Spot

afghanistan:

Yes; fines may be paid instantly

philippines:

Less common; typically done through authorized payment centers

Payment: Deadline

afghanistan:

Varies; typically within a few days

philippines:

Varies; usually within 15 days upon issuance