Driving in Australia vs. Brunei: Key Safety Insights

When exploring the roads of Australia and Brunei, it's crucial to understand the distinct regulations that govern travel in each nation. Key differences include speed limits, lane markings, and alcohol restrictions. Familiarizing yourself with these driving nuances will enhance your journey and ensure a safer experience behind the wheel.

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Driving Side

The driving side in australia is the Left Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in australia is 87

1.032 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for australia is 1.032 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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	Australia	Brunei
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Not commonly used; can indicate the left edge in tunnels.	Marks the right edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Not commonly used; may mark reversible lanes.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Left	Allowed	Yes
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed except on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and taxis; usage by others restricted.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS LANE'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Minimum two or more occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

australia:

Not commonly used; can indicate the left edge in tunnels.

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

australia:

Not commonly used; may mark reversible lanes.

brunei:

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

Overtaking: On Left

australia:

Allowed

brunei:

Yes

Overtaking: On Right

australia:

Not allowed except on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.

brunei:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

australia:

Yes

brunei:

Bus Lanes: Usage

australia:

Reserved for buses and taxis; usage by others restricted.

brunei:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

australia:

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

brunei:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

australia:

Yes

brunei:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

australia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

brunei:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

australia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

brunei:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

australia:

Yes

brunei:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

australia:

Minimum two or more occupants

brunei:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

australia:

Yes

brunei:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

australia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

brunei:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Australia	Brunei
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	70-80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	70-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100-110 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90-100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; may vary by area.	Yes

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

australia:

80-100 km/h

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

australia:

80-100 km/h

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

australia:

80-100 km/h

brunei:

70-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

australia:

100-110 km/h

brunei:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

australia:

100-110 km/h

brunei:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

australia:

90-100 km/h

brunei:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

australia:

Yes

brunei:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

australia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

brunei:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

australia:

Common; may vary by area.

brunei:

Yes

Signals

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	Australia	Brunei
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used.	Not used in Brunei
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Malay; English used for important signs

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

australia:

Not commonly used.

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

australia:

Signal when entering and exiting

brunei:

Signal when exiting

Traffic Signs: Language

australia:

English; symbols are standard

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

Turns

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	Australia		Brunei
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed, except where signage permits.		Not allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs.		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

australia:

Not allowed, except where signage permits.

brunei:

Not allowed

U- Turns Allowed

australia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs.

brunei:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Australia	Brunei
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted for short periods; International Driving Permit recommended.	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short periods; International Driving Permit recommended.	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Varies by state; proof may be required	Annually required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield in some states	Not used
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

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

australia:

Accepted for short periods; International Driving Permit recommended.

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

australia:

Accepted for short periods; International Driving Permit recommended.

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

australia:

Varies by state; proof may be required

brunei:

Annually required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

australia:

Displayed on license plate or windshield in some states

brunei:

Not used

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

australia:

Not mandatory

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Alcohol

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	Australia	Brunei
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.00%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance in all states.	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; roadside breath testing often conducted	Common; checkpoints used in some areas
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by state; can be substantial	Varies; can be substantial

Limits: General Drivers

australia:

0.05%

brunei:

0.00%

Limits: Professional Drivers

australia:

0.02%

brunei:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

australia:

0.00%; zero tolerance in all states.

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

australia:

Common; roadside breath testing often conducted

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

Enforcement: Fines

australia:

Varies by state; can be substantial

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

Roundabouts

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	Australia		Brunei
Signaling: Entering	Signal right if intending to turn immediately		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Lane Usage: Left	Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe		Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Signaling: Entering

australia:

Signal right if intending to turn immediately

brunei:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Lane Usage: Left

australia:

Use for subsequent exits, move to left lane before exit when safe

brunei:

Use for subsequent exits, move to right lane before exit when safe

Emergency Services

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	Australia	Brunei
Contact: General Emergency	000	991
Contact: Traffic Police	Varies by state; contact local police	993
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or NRMA	Check with your insurance provider or local services

Contact: General Emergency

australia:

000

brunei:

991

Contact: Traffic Police

australia:

Varies by state; contact local police

brunei:

993

Contact: Roadside Assistance

australia:

Check with your insurance provider or NRMA

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Penalties And Fines

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	Australia	Brunei
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; AUD 100 to AUD 3,000, demerit points possible	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license
Common Fines: Seat Belts	AUD 200 to AUD 500, demerit points possible	B$150
Common Fines: Phone Use	AUD 200 to AUD 1,600, demerit points possible	B$300
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	AUD 300 to AUD 900, demerit points possible	B$250
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; varies by jurisdiction.	Yes
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 to 28 days to pay	Varies; typically 14 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

australia:

Varies; AUD 100 to AUD 3,000, demerit points possible

brunei:

Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license

Common Fines: Seat Belts

australia:

AUD 200 to AUD 500, demerit points possible

brunei:

B$150

Common Fines: Phone Use

australia:

AUD 200 to AUD 1,600, demerit points possible

brunei:

B$300

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

australia:

AUD 300 to AUD 900, demerit points possible

brunei:

B$250

Payment: On The Spot

australia:

Yes; varies by jurisdiction.

brunei:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

australia:

Varies; typically 14 to 28 days to pay

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay