Driving Differences: Chile vs Ghana for Safer Travels

When exploring the roads of Chile and Ghana, drivers will encounter notable distinctions that impact their travel experiences. From varying speed limits and lane regulations to unique signaling practices, understanding these contrasts is essential for ensuring a secure journey. Familiarizing yourself with these driving nuances can significantly enhance your safety abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in chile is 70

1.331 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for chile is 1.331 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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	Chile	Ghana
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads or separates oncoming traffic on two-way streets.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Indicates passing or changing lanes is permitted when safe on two-way roads.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Prohibited unless on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Generally not advised.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; can be used by private vehicles outside peak hours depending on local regulations.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUSES EXCLUSIVO'; marked with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.	N/A
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

chile:

Marks the left edge on divided roads or separates oncoming traffic on two-way streets.

ghana:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

chile:

Indicates passing or changing lanes is permitted when safe on two-way roads.

ghana:

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

Overtaking: On Right

chile:

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

ghana:

Generally not advised.

Bus Lanes: Presence

chile:

Yes

ghana:

Bus Lanes: Usage

chile:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis; can be used by private vehicles outside peak hours depending on local regulations.

ghana:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

chile:

Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUSES EXCLUSIVO'; marked with road signs.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

chile:

Yes

ghana:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

chile:

Exclusive for bicycles.

ghana:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Markings

chile:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

ghana:

N/A

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

chile:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Chile	Ghana
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	50 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	90 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

chile:

40 km/h

ghana:

50 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

chile:

100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

100 km/h

ghana:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

chile:

120 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

chile:

90 km/h

ghana:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

chile:

N/A

ghana:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

chile:

Common; fines may be paid directly to police or in designated locations

ghana:

Yes

Signals

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	Chile	Ghana
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Chile	Not used in Ghana
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Spanish; symbols are standard	English
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors	Triangular with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

chile:

Not used in Chile

ghana:

Not used in Ghana

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

chile:

Excessive use discouraged, especially near hospitals and schools

ghana:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

chile:

Spanish; symbols are standard

ghana:

English

Traffic Signs: Warning

chile:

Triangle shaped with red border; some variations in colors

ghana:

Triangular with red border

Turns

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	Chile		Ghana
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by locality; check for signs		Prohibited unless indicated

U- Turns Allowed

chile:

Varies by locality; check for signs

ghana:

Prohibited unless indicated

Documentation

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	Chile	Ghana
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required annually	Mandatory
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

chile:

Required annually

ghana:

Mandatory

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

chile:

Displayed on windshield

ghana:

Displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

chile:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Chile		Ghana
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Frequent use compared to some countries

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

chile:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

ghana:

Frequent use compared to some countries

Alcohol

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	Chile	Ghana
Limits: General Drivers	0.03%	0.08%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.05%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used frequently	Yes, used occasionally
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties, including suspension of license	Substantial

Limits: General Drivers

chile:

0.03%

ghana:

0.08%

Limits: Professional Drivers

chile:

0.00%

ghana:

0.05%

Limits: Underage Drivers

chile:

0.00%; zero tolerance

ghana:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

chile:

Common; checkpoints used frequently

ghana:

Yes, used occasionally

Enforcement: Fines

chile:

Substantial penalties, including suspension of license

ghana:

Substantial

Roundabouts

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	Chile		Ghana
Signaling: Entering	Signal if turning upon entry		Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Entering

chile:

Signal if turning upon entry

ghana:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Emergency Services

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	Chile	Ghana
Contact: General Emergency	133	191
Contact: Traffic Police	133 or 139 on mobile phones	18555
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Not mandatory, but recommended

Contact: General Emergency

chile:

133

ghana:

191

Contact: Traffic Police

chile:

133 or 139 on mobile phones

ghana:

18555

Contact: Roadside Assistance

chile:

Check with your insurance provider or local assistance services

ghana:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

chile:

Mandatory

ghana:

Not mandatory, but recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Chile	Ghana
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Common Fines: Alcohol	Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply for non-use	Moderate fines
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines for use without hands-free technology	Fines apply for holding and using a phone
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Significant fines, includes license suspension	Varies; moderate to substantial fines
Payment: On The Spot	Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically short timeframe to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

chile:

Varies; high fines, includes license suspension possibilities

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Common Fines: Alcohol

chile:

Severe penalties, including fines and imprisonment

ghana:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

chile:

Fines apply for non-use

ghana:

Moderate fines

Common Fines: Phone Use

chile:

Fines for use without hands-free technology

ghana:

Fines apply for holding and using a phone

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

chile:

Significant fines, includes license suspension

ghana:

Varies; moderate to substantial fines

Payment: On The Spot

chile:

Sometimes possible; otherwise must be paid at designated locations

ghana:

Common

Payment: Deadline

chile:

Varies; typically short timeframe to pay

ghana:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay