Driving in Brunei vs. Estonia: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roadways of Brunei and Estonia, drivers encounter distinct regulations and practices that shape their travel experiences. Notably, Brunei drives on the left, while Estonia favors the right. Additionally, varying speed limits and specific rules for emergency vehicles underscore the importance of understanding these contrasting traffic norms to ensure a safe journey abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in brunei is 89

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Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for brunei is 0 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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	Brunei	Estonia
Driving Side	Left	Right
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the right edge on divided roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use leftmost lane.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Cycle Lanes: Usage	N/A	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	N/A	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits.

Driving Side

brunei:

Left

estonia:

Right

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

brunei:

Marks the right edge on divided roads.

estonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

estonia:

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

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

brunei:

Use leftmost lane.

estonia:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

estonia:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

estonia:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Estonia
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80-90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	No	Yes
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	Electronic signs display current limits

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

estonia:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

estonia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

estonia:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

estonia:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

100 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

estonia:

110 km/h (summer period: May to October)

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

estonia:

80-90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

brunei:

estonia:

Yes

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits

Signals

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	Brunei	Estonia
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei	Not used in Estonia
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs	Estonian; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

brunei:

Amber

estonia:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Brunei		Estonia
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

Right Turn On Red

brunei:

Not allowed

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

Documentation

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	Brunei	Estonia
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Required every year; proof must be carried
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on the windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Mandatory

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

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

estonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

estonia:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

estonia:

Displayed on the windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

estonia:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Estonia
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the left and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

brunei:

Pull over to the left and stop if necessary

estonia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Brunei		Estonia
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%		0.02%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas		Common; checkpoints used

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

estonia:

0.02%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

Roundabouts

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	Brunei		Estonia
Signaling: Exiting	Signal left when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

estonia:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Estonia
Contact: General Emergency	991	112
Contact: Traffic Police	993	112
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

brunei:

991

estonia:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

estonia:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

estonia:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Estonia
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; substantial fines apply
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Fines apply, points on license
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Fines apply, points on license
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

estonia:

Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties