Driving Differences: Bolivia vs. Jordan for Safe Travels

When exploring the roads of Bolivia and Jordan, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their experiences. Key differences include speed limits, lane markings, and traffic enforcement measures. Understanding these variations is essential for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in unfamiliar territories.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in bolivia is 48

0.541 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for bolivia is 0.541 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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	Bolivia	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	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: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

bolivia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

bolivia:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

bolivia:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

bolivia:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

bolivia:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

bolivia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

bolivia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

bolivia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	40 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80-90 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90-100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	No, not commonly used	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, fines can be issued immediately	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

bolivia:

40 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

bolivia:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

70-80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

bolivia:

90-100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

bolivia:

80-90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

bolivia:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

bolivia:

No, not commonly used

jordan:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

bolivia:

Yes, fines can be issued immediately

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Bolivia	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

bolivia:

Not used in Bolivia

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

bolivia:

Only to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

bolivia:

Unnecessary usage discouraged especially in urban areas

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

bolivia:

Spanish

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

bolivia:

Triangular-shaped with red borders

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Bolivia		Jordan
U- Turns Allowed	Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs		Varies by location; check for signs

U- Turns Allowed

bolivia:

Not allowed in major urban centers; check for signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with an International Driving Permit	International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

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

bolivia:

Accepted with an International Driving Permit

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

bolivia:

Annual inspection required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

bolivia:

Displayed on the windshield

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Bolivia		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

bolivia:

Frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

bolivia:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints often used	Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies, can be substantial	Can be substantial

Limits: Underage Drivers

bolivia:

0.02%; zero tolerance in some areas

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

bolivia:

Common; checkpoints often used

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

bolivia:

Varies, can be substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Contact: Traffic Police	110	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: Traffic Police

bolivia:

110

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

bolivia:

Check with your insurance provider; some offer this service

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

bolivia:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

bolivia:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Bolivia	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; may result in points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines may apply, varies by location	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply and points on license	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically required to be paid promptly	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

bolivia:

Varies; may result in points on license

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Phone Use

bolivia:

Fines may apply, varies by location

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

bolivia:

Fines apply and points on license

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

bolivia:

Fines can be issued immediately and must be paid

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

bolivia:

Varies; typically required to be paid promptly

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay