Driving in Finland vs. Jordan: Key Safety Differences

When navigating the roads of Finland and Jordan, drivers face distinct regulations and practices that impact their travel experience. Key disparities include lane usage, speed limits, and emergency protocols. Understanding these variations is crucial for ensuring a secure and enjoyable journey in either country.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in finland is 88

1.77 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for finland is 1.77 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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	Finland	Jordan
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the edge of the roadway.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.
Bus Lanes: Presence	Yes	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS' or 'BUS ONLY'; often with road signs.	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Yes	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Exclusive for bicycles.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
Variable Speed Limits: Presence	Yes	No
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	Electronic signs display current limits.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

finland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

finland:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

finland:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

finland:

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

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

finland:

Yes

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

finland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

finland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits.

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Finland	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30-40 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	100 km/h	80-100 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	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

finland:

50 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

finland:

30-40 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

finland:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

finland:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

finland:

80 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

finland:

100 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Presence

finland:

Yes

jordan:

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

finland:

Electronic signs display current limits

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

finland:

Yes

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Finland	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not commonly used	Not typically used
Horn Usage: Allowed	Only in cases to avoid accidents	To avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse
Traffic Signs: Language	Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular-shaped with a yellow background	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

finland:

Not commonly used

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

finland:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

finland:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

finland:

Finnish and Swedish; symbols are standard

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

finland:

Triangular-shaped with a yellow background

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Finland		Jordan
Right Turn On Red	Not generally allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Allowed unless prohibited by signs		Varies by location; check for signs

Right Turn On Red

finland:

Not generally allowed

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

finland:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

Documentation

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	Finland	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed	International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on license plate or windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory for certain situations	Recommended

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

finland:

Accepted; no International Driving Permit needed

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

finland:

Accepted with International Driving Permit, or official translation

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

finland:

Mandatory; must display valid inspection sticker

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

finland:

Displayed on license plate or windshield

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory for certain situations

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Finland		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Less frequent use compared to some countries		Moderate use is common
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over to the right and stop if necessary		Pull over and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

finland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

finland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Finland	Jordan
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.00%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00%; zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common; checkpoints used	Common at checkpoints
Test Refusal	Results in license suspension	Can result in license suspension

Limits: Professional Drivers

finland:

0.02%

jordan:

0.00%

Limits: Underage Drivers

finland:

0.00%; zero tolerance

jordan:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

finland:

Common; checkpoints used

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Test Refusal

finland:

Results in license suspension

jordan:

Can result in license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Finland	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	112	911
Contact: Traffic Police	Contact through 112	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory, recommended	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory, recommended	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

finland:

112

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

finland:

Contact through 112

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

finland:

Check with your insurance provider or Autoliitto

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

finland:

Mandatory, recommended

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Finland	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines based on income	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply, typically €85	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply, typically €100	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; usually drive must pay later	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically 30 days to pay	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

finland:

Varies; fines based on income

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

finland:

Fines apply, typically €85

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

finland:

Fines apply, typically €100

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

finland:

Possible; usually drive must pay later

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

finland:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay