Driving in China vs. Oman: Key Safety Differences

When exploring the roadways of China and Oman, it's crucial to grasp their unique regulations and practices. Notably, China's variable speed limits and designated bus lanes contrast sharply with Oman's strict adherence to zero tolerance for alcohol. Understanding these distinctions will enhance your navigation and bolster your safety while driving abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in china is 49

1.162 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for china is 1.162 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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	China	Oman
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Separates directions on multi-lane roads.	Marks the left edge on divided roads.
Markings: Dashed Yellow Line	Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.	Centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]	Railroad crossings	Pedestrian crossings
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane if possible.	Use rightmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.	N/A
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.	Exclusive for bicycles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

china:

Separates directions on multi-lane roads.

oman:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Markings: Dashed Yellow Line

china:

Marks centerline on two-way roads; passing permitted when safe.

oman:

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

Overtaking: On Right

china:

Allowed in certain cases; check local rules.

oman:

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

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

china:

List length: 4

oman:

List length: 5

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas[ Index 3]

china:

Railroad crossings

oman:

Pedestrian crossings

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

china:

Use rightmost lane if possible.

oman:

Use rightmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

oman:

Bus Lanes: Usage

china:

Reserved for buses; other vehicles during off-peak hours in some places.

oman:

N/A

Bus Lanes: Markings

china:

Labeled with lane signs and often painted lanes.

oman:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Usage

china:

Exclusive for bicycles and electric bikes.

oman:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

china:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes different texture or color.

oman:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

china:

Yes

oman:

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

china:

Usually for vehicles with two or more occupants

oman:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits.

oman:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	China	Oman
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	70-90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	60-80 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, especially in urban areas	Yes

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

china:

30 km/h

oman:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

70-90 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

china:

70-80 km/h

oman:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

china:

60-80 km/h

oman:

80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

china:

100-120 km/h

oman:

120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

china:

90-100 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

china:

80-100 km/h

oman:

100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

china:

Yes

oman:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

china:

Electronic signs display current limits

oman:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

china:

Yes, especially in urban areas

oman:

Yes

Signals

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	China	Oman
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in China	Not used in Oman
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution	Unnecessary use discouraged
Traffic Signs: Language	Chinese; symbols also used	Arabic; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular shape with red borders	Triangle-shaped with red border

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

china:

Not used in China

oman:

Not used in Oman

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

china:

Restricted in some urban areas to reduce noise pollution

oman:

Unnecessary use discouraged

Traffic Signs: Language

china:

Chinese; symbols also used

oman:

Arabic; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

china:

Triangular shape with red borders

oman:

Triangle-shaped with red border

Turns

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	China		Oman
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality		Not typically allowed
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

china:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign; varies by locality

oman:

Not typically allowed

U- Turns Allowed

china:

Allowed unless prohibition is indicated by road signs

oman:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	China	Oman
Driver's License: Requirement	Valid Chinese driver's license required	Valid driver's license required
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit required for short visits	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles	Regular inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Driver's License: Requirement

china:

Valid Chinese driver's license required

oman:

Valid driver's license required

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

china:

International Driving Permit required for short visits

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

china:

International Driving Permit and temporary Chinese license usually required

oman:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

china:

Yes, periodic inspection required for vehicles

oman:

Regular inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

china:

Not mandatory, but recommended

oman:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	China		Oman
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai		Use more frequent compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the side and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

china:

Frequent use in cities such as Beijing and Shanghai

oman:

Use more frequent compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

china:

Pull over to the side and stop if necessary

oman:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	China	Oman
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially near bars and clubs	Common
Enforcement: Fines	Severe fines, license suspension possible	Substantial fines
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and legal penalties	Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Limits: General Drivers

china:

0.02%

oman:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

china:

0.00%; zero tolerance

oman:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

china:

Common, especially near bars and clubs

oman:

Common

Enforcement: Fines

china:

Severe fines, license suspension possible

oman:

Substantial fines

Test Refusal

china:

Can result in license suspension and legal penalties

oman:

Can result in license suspension and heavy penalties

Roundabouts

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	China		Oman
Lane Usage: Right	Use for first exit or straight ahead		Use for first exit or straight

Lane Usage: Right

china:

Use for first exit or straight ahead

oman:

Use for first exit or straight

Emergency Services

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	China	Oman
Contact: General Emergency	110	9999
Contact: Traffic Police	Same as general emergency; 110	9999
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory, but recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

china:

110

oman:

9999

Contact: Traffic Police

china:

Same as general emergency; 110

oman:

9999

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

china:

Not mandatory, but recommended

oman:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	China	Oman
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Alcohol	Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time	Substantial fines, possible jail time
Common Fines: Seat Belts	¥50 to ¥200	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines and points on license	Fines may apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines can be substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often paid online or at banks	Common
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay	Varies; ensure timely payment

Common Fines: Speeding

china:

Varies; ¥200 to ¥2,000, points on license

oman:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Alcohol

china:

Varies; substantial fines, possible jail time

oman:

Substantial fines, possible jail time

Common Fines: Seat Belts

china:

¥50 to ¥200

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

china:

Fines and points on license

oman:

Fines may apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

china:

Fines and points on license

oman:

Fines can be substantial

Payment: On The Spot

china:

Possible; fines often paid online or at banks

oman:

Common

Payment: Deadline

china:

Varies; typically 15 to 30 days to pay

oman:

Varies; ensure timely payment