Driving in Estonia vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Estonia and Myanmar, understanding the nuances in their traffic regulations is crucial for ensuring a safe journey. This comparison highlights significant contrasts, such as lane usage, speed limits, and alcohol limits. By familiarizing yourself with these variations, you can drive more confidently and responsibly in each country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in estonia is 87

1.704 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for estonia is 1.704 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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	Estonia	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

estonia:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

estonia:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

estonia:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

estonia:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

estonia:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

estonia:

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

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

estonia:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

estonia:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

estonia:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

estonia:

Yes

myanmar:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits.

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	110 km/h (summer period: May to October)	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-90 km/h	70 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits	N/A

Urban Areas: Standard

estonia:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

estonia:

90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

estonia:

90 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

estonia:

80 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

estonia:

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

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

estonia:

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

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

estonia:

80-90 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

estonia:

Yes

myanmar:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

estonia:

Electronic signs display current limits

myanmar:

N/A

Signals

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Yellow	Amber
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Estonia	Not used in Myanmar
Traffic Signs: Language	Estonian; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Diamond-shaped with yellow background	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

estonia:

Yellow

myanmar:

Amber

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

estonia:

Not used in Estonia

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Traffic Signs: Language

estonia:

Estonian; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

estonia:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Estonia		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Prohibited unless indicated by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

estonia:

Prohibited unless indicated by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

estonia:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Required every year; proof must be carried	Yes, periodic inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

estonia:

Required every year; proof must be carried

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

estonia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

estonia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Estonia		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

estonia:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

estonia:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.02%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Varies; can be substantial	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

estonia:

0.02%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

estonia:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

estonia:

0.00%; zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

estonia:

Common; checkpoints used

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

estonia:

Varies; can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

estonia:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	112	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

estonia:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

estonia:

112

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

estonia:

Check with your insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

estonia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

estonia:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Estonia	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines apply	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, points on license	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, points on license	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply, points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must pay within specified period to avoid additional penalties	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

estonia:

Varies; substantial fines apply

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

estonia:

Fines apply, points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

estonia:

Yes

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

estonia:

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

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay