Driving in Austria vs. Jordan: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Austria and Jordan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that influence their travel experience. From lane markings and speed limits to emergency protocols, understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure journey abroad. Discover how each country approaches vehicle operation and promotes road safety in unique ways.

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Driving Side

The driving side in austria is the Right Side of the road

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in austria is 86

1.628 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for austria is 1.628 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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	Austria	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

austria:

Used primarily near tram lines or in temporary roadworks.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

austria:

Marks temporary lane changes or works in progress.

jordan:

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

Overtaking: On Right

austria:

Allowed only in certain situations such as when the vehicle ahead is signaling a left turn.

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

austria:

Reserved for buses, taxis, and sometimes bicycles.

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

austria:

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

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

austria:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

austria:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

austria:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

austria:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits.

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Austria	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	130 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	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; fines may also be mailed.	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

austria:

50 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

austria:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

austria:

80-100 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

austria:

70-80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

austria:

130 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

austria:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

austria:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

austria:

Electronic signs display current limits

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

austria:

Common; fines may also be mailed.

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Austria	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.	Not typically used
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
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	German; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

austria:

Indicates upcoming green light; prepare to move.

jordan:

Not typically used

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

austria:

Signal when entering and exiting

jordan:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Allowed

austria:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

austria:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

austria:

German; symbols are standard

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

austria:

Triangular with red border

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Austria		Jordan
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

austria:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign or traffic light

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

austria:

Prohibited in urban areas unless a sign permits it

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Austria	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, proof may be required	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

austria:

Accepted; International Driving Permit not needed

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

austria:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

austria:

Yes, proof may be required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

austria:

Displayed on license plate

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Austria		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less 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

austria:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

austria:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Austria	Jordan
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.01%	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial; varies by offense	Can be substantial

Limits: Professional Drivers

austria:

0.01%

jordan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

austria:

0.01%

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

austria:

Common

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

austria:

Substantial; varies by offense

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Austria	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	133	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

austria:

112

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

austria:

133

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

austria:

120 (ÖAMTC) or 123 (ARBÖ)

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

austria:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

austria:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Austria	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Common	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

austria:

Varies; €30 to €2,180, points on license

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Phone Use

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

austria:

Fines apply, points on license

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

austria:

Common

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

austria:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay