Driving Differences: Guatemala vs Jordan Explained

When navigating the roads of Guatemala and Jordan, drivers will encounter notable contrasts in regulations and practices. From speed limits to lane usage, understanding these variations is crucial for a safe journey. Familiarize yourself with the distinct driving customs and rules to ensure a smooth experience in these two diverse nations.

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RIGHT

Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in guatemala is 63

1.087 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for guatemala is 1.087 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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	Guatemala	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	No	No specific bus lanes
Bus Lanes: Usage	N/A	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	N/A
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited	Limited; primarily in urban areas.
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicles in some areas.	Shared with vehicular traffic.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Varies by location.	Cycle symbols where applicable.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	N/A
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

guatemala:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

Overtaking: On Right

guatemala:

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

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

Bus Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

Bus Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

N/A

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

Bus Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Cycle Lanes: Presence

guatemala:

Limited

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

Cycle Lanes: Usage

guatemala:

Shared with vehicles in some areas.

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

guatemala:

Varies by location.

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

guatemala:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Guatemala	Jordan
Urban Areas: Standard	40-60 km/h	50-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	30 km/h	40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70 km/h	70-90 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80-100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: Speed Cameras	Limited use	Yes
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes, common practice	Yes; common.

Urban Areas: Standard

guatemala:

40-60 km/h

jordan:

50-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

guatemala:

30 km/h

jordan:

40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

70 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

70 km/h

jordan:

70-90 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

guatemala:

100 km/h

jordan:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

guatemala:

90 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

guatemala:

80 km/h

jordan:

80-100 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

guatemala:

N/A

jordan:

N/A

Enforcement: Speed Cameras

guatemala:

Limited use

jordan:

Yes

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

guatemala:

Yes, common practice

jordan:

Yes; common.

Signals

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	Guatemala	Jordan
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not used in Guatemala	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	Spanish; symbols are standard	Arabic and English; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangle-shaped with red border	Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

guatemala:

Not used in Guatemala

jordan:

Not typically used

Horn Usage: Allowed

guatemala:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

jordan:

To avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

guatemala:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

Traffic Signs: Language

guatemala:

Spanish; symbols are standard

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

guatemala:

Triangle-shaped with red border

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

Turns

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	Guatemala		Jordan
Right Turn On Red	Varies, check local signs for permission		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Right Turn On Red

guatemala:

Varies, check local signs for permission

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

Documentation

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	Guatemala	Jordan
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit recommended	International Driving Permit required
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Mandatory; proof may be required	Annual inspections required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the vehicle	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

guatemala:

International Driving Permit recommended

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

guatemala:

Mandatory; proof may be required

jordan:

Annual inspections required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

guatemala:

Displayed on the vehicle

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Guatemala		Jordan
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	More 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

guatemala:

More frequent use compared to some countries

jordan:

Moderate use is common

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

guatemala:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Guatemala		Jordan
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common, especially at night		Common at checkpoints
Enforcement: Fines	Varies by locality; can be substantial		Can be substantial

Enforcement: Random Checks

guatemala:

Common, especially at night

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

Enforcement: Fines

guatemala:

Varies by locality; can be substantial

jordan:

Can be substantial

Emergency Services

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	Guatemala	Jordan
Contact: General Emergency	122	911
Contact: Traffic Police	110	911
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider or local services
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

guatemala:

122

jordan:

911

Contact: Traffic Police

guatemala:

110

jordan:

911

Contact: Roadside Assistance

guatemala:

Check with your insurance provider

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

guatemala:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

guatemala:

Mandatory

jordan:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Guatemala	Jordan
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; substantial fines	Varies; fines can be substantial
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines imposed	Fines apply
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines imposed	Fines apply
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Substantial fines	Fines apply
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, often required	Yes, occasionally
Payment: Deadline	Varies; check with local authorities	Typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

guatemala:

Varies; substantial fines

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

Common Fines: Seat Belts

guatemala:

Fines imposed

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Phone Use

guatemala:

Fines imposed

jordan:

Fines apply

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

guatemala:

Substantial fines

jordan:

Fines apply

Payment: On The Spot

guatemala:

Yes, often required

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

Payment: Deadline

guatemala:

Varies; check with local authorities

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay