Driving in Iceland vs. Myanmar: Key Safety Differences

Exploring the road regulations of Iceland and Myanmar reveals fascinating contrasts in vehicular conduct and safety protocols. From lane usage conventions to speed limits, significant distinctions emerge, such as Iceland's emphasis on rightmost lanes for slow vehicles, compared to Myanmar's leftmost lane preference. Navigating these unique driving landscapes is essential for a secure journey abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in iceland is 93

2.229 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for iceland is 2.229 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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	Iceland	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.
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; 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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

iceland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

iceland:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

iceland:

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

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

myanmar:

List length: 5

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

iceland:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

iceland:

Yes

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Exclusive for bicycles.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	30-40 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	70 km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

iceland:

50 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Signals

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in Myanmar
Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts	Signal when entering and exiting	Signal when exiting
Horn Usage: Penalties	N/A	Fines may apply for misuse
Hand Signals: Common Usage	N/A	Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected
Traffic Signs: Language	Icelandic; symbols are standard	Burmese; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

myanmar:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

myanmar:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

myanmar:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Iceland		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

iceland:

Not allowed

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

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

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

iceland:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Road Etiquette

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	Iceland		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

iceland:

Less frequent use compared to some countries

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

iceland:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Varies by severity; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can lead to arrest and fines

Limits: General Drivers

iceland:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

myanmar:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

myanmar:

0.00%

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		Myanmar
Signaling: Entering	Signal when entering and exiting		Signal if turning immediately upon entry
Signaling: Exiting	Signal when preparing to exit		Signal right when preparing to exit

Signaling: Entering

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

myanmar:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

myanmar:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	112	199
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Available through some insurance providers
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Mandatory	Recommended
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended

Contact: General Emergency

iceland:

112

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

iceland:

Mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

myanmar:

Recommended

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

iceland:

Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay