Driving in Brunei vs. Tanzania: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roads of Brunei and Tanzania, understanding the nuances of their driving regulations is crucial for a safe journey. Notable contrasts include Brunei's strict zero-tolerance alcohol policy versus Tanzania's permissible limits, as well as the presence of bus and cycle lanes unique to Tanzania. Prepare for an informed and secure travel experience!

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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	Tanzania
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning right.	Yes
Bus Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled 'BUS' or 'DART'; 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 dedicated lanes.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Overtaking: On Left

brunei:

Yes

tanzania:

Overtaking: On Right

brunei:

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

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Presence

brunei:

tanzania:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

brunei:

tanzania:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

Bicycle symbols and dedicated lanes.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Brunei	Tanzania
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30-50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

brunei:

40 km/h

tanzania:

30-50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

brunei:

70-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

brunei:

70-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

70-80 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

brunei:

100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

brunei:

80-100 km/h

tanzania:

80 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

brunei:

N/A

tanzania:

N/A

Signals

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	Brunei		Tanzania
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Brunei		Not used in Tanzania
Traffic Signs: Language	Malay; English used for important signs		English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

brunei:

Not used in Brunei

tanzania:

Not used in Tanzania

Traffic Signs: Language

brunei:

Malay; English used for important signs

tanzania:

English and Swahili; symbols are standard

Documentation

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	Brunei	Tanzania
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit	Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annually required	Required annually
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Not used	Displayed on 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

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

brunei:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

tanzania:

Accepted for short visits with an International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

brunei:

Annually required

tanzania:

Required annually

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

brunei:

Not used

tanzania:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory

tanzania:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Brunei		Tanzania
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate usage compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

brunei:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

tanzania:

Moderate usage compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Brunei	Tanzania
Limits: General Drivers	0.00%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used in some areas	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Significant fines apply

Limits: General Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

tanzania:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

brunei:

0.00%

tanzania:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

brunei:

0.00%; zero tolerance

tanzania:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

brunei:

Common; checkpoints used in some areas

tanzania:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

brunei:

Varies; can be substantial

tanzania:

Significant fines apply

Roundabouts

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

Signaling: Exiting

brunei:

Signal left when preparing to exit

tanzania:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Brunei	Tanzania
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

tanzania:

112

Contact: Traffic Police

brunei:

993

tanzania:

112

Contact: Roadside Assistance

brunei:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

tanzania:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

brunei:

Not mandatory, but recommended

tanzania:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Brunei	Tanzania
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; B$50 to B$500, points on license	Varies; penalties can be severe
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	B$150	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	B$300	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	B$250	Penalties enforced
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 14 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

brunei:

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

tanzania:

Varies; penalties can be severe

Common Fines: Alcohol

brunei:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

tanzania:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

brunei:

B$150

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

brunei:

B$300

tanzania:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

brunei:

B$250

tanzania:

Penalties enforced

Payment: On The Spot

brunei:

Yes

tanzania:

Common

Payment: Deadline

brunei:

Varies; typically 14 days to pay

tanzania:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay