Driving Differences: Bahamas vs Myanmar

The driving experiences in the Bahamas and Myanmar showcase notable contrasts that are essential for ensuring road safety while traveling. From varying permitted lanes and speed limits to distinct traffic regulations, each country presents unique challenges for drivers. Understanding these critical distinctions can significantly enhance your journey and promote safer navigation on unfamiliar roads.

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LEFT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bahamas is 52

1.417 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bahamas is 1.417 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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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Not allowed.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Not common.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Driving Side

bahamas:

Left

myanmar:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bahamas:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

bahamas:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

bahamas:

Not allowed.

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bahamas:

Not common.

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	25 mph	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	25 mph	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	45 mph	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	45 mph	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	45 mph	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	No highways	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	No highways	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	No highways	70 km/h
Speed Units	mph	km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

bahamas:

25 mph

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bahamas:

25 mph

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

45 mph

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

45 mph

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

45 mph

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bahamas:

No highways

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bahamas:

No highways

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bahamas:

No highways

myanmar:

70 km/h

Speed Units

bahamas:

mph

myanmar:

km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bahamas:

N/A

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	English; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bahamas:

Not used

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

bahamas:

English; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bahamas:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Bahamas		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

bahamas:

Prohibited

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

bahamas:

Varies by location; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bahamas:

Yes, annual inspections required for all vehicles

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bahamas:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahamas:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bahamas		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bahamas:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bahamas:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.08%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.05%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Less common; checkpoints used in some areas	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

bahamas:

0.08%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

bahamas:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

bahamas:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bahamas:

Less common; checkpoints used in some areas

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

bahamas:

Varies; can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

bahamas:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Roundabouts

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	Bahamas		Myanmar
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

bahamas:

Signal left when preparing to exit

myanmar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	919	199
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

bahamas:

919

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

bahamas:

911

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bahamas:

Check with your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bahamas:

Not mandatory, but recommended

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bahamas:

Not mandatory, but recommended

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bahamas	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; $50 to $500, points on license	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	$25 to $200, points may apply	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	$50 to $300, points may apply	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	$100 to $500, points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes; can also be paid online or by mail	Possible; else must be paid at office

Common Fines: Speeding

bahamas:

Varies; $50 to $500, points on license

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

bahamas:

$25 to $200, points may apply

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

bahamas:

$50 to $300, points may apply

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bahamas:

$100 to $500, points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

bahamas:

Yes; can also be paid online or by mail

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office