Driving in Iceland vs. South Korea: Key Safety Differences

Explore the fascinating contrasts in road regulations and driving habits between Iceland and South Korea. From speed limits and lane usage to traffic signals and penalties, understanding these distinctions is crucial for safe navigation abroad. Get ready to enhance your knowledge and ensure your journey is as secure as it is enjoyable!

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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	South korea
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the left edge on divided roads.	Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed on multi-lane roads or when the vehicle ahead is turning left.	Allowed on multi-lane roads
Overtaking: Prohibited Areas	List length: 4	List length: 5
Bus Lanes: Usage	Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.	Reserved for buses during specified hours.
Bus Lanes: Markings	Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.	Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.	Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.
High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence	No	Yes
High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements	N/A	Minimum two or more occupants

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

iceland:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

south korea:

Marks the centerline on two-way roads; no crossing allowed.

Overtaking: On Right

iceland:

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

south korea:

Allowed on multi-lane roads

Overtaking: Prohibited Areas

iceland:

List length: 4

south korea:

List length: 5

Bus Lanes: Usage

iceland:

Reserved for buses; usage by taxis is sometimes permitted.

south korea:

Reserved for buses during specified hours.

Bus Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Labeled 'BUS'; often with road signs.

south korea:

Often marked with blue lines, labeled 'BUS'.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

iceland:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

south korea:

Bicycle symbols and sometimes colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Presence

iceland:

south korea:

Yes

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

iceland:

N/A

south korea:

Minimum two or more occupants

Speeds Limits

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	Iceland	South korea
Urban Areas: Standard	50 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80 km/h on gravel roads	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	90 km/h on paved roads	80-100 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h on paved roads	60-80 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	90 km/h	100-120 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	90 km/h	100-110 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80 km/h	80-100 km/h

Urban Areas: Standard

iceland:

50 km/h

south korea:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

80 km/h on gravel roads

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h on paved roads

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h on paved roads

south korea:

60-80 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

iceland:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-120 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

iceland:

90 km/h

south korea:

100-110 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

iceland:

80 km/h

south korea:

80-100 km/h

Signals

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	Iceland	South korea
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	N/A	Not used in South Korea
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	Korean; symbols are standard
Traffic Signs: Warning	Triangular with red borders	Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

iceland:

N/A

south korea:

Not used in South Korea

Use Of Indicators: Roundabouts

iceland:

Signal when entering and exiting

south korea:

Signal when exiting

Horn Usage: Penalties

iceland:

N/A

south korea:

Fines may apply for misuse

Hand Signals: Common Usage

iceland:

N/A

south korea:

Rare, as vehicle indicators are expected

Traffic Signs: Language

iceland:

Icelandic; symbols are standard

south korea:

Korean; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

iceland:

Triangular with red borders

south korea:

Diamond-shaped with yellow or orange background

Turns

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	Iceland		South korea
Right Turn On Red	Not allowed		Allowed unless prohibited by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs		Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Right Turn On Red

iceland:

Not allowed

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

iceland:

Generally allowed unless prohibited by signs

south korea:

Allowed unless prohibited by signs

Documentation

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	Iceland	South korea
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted with International Driving Permit
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspection required	Mandatory; proof must be displayed
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on the windshield	Displayed on windshield
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

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

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

iceland:

Accepted; International Driving Permit recommended

south korea:

Accepted with International Driving Permit

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

iceland:

Annual inspection required

south korea:

Mandatory; proof must be displayed

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

iceland:

Displayed on the windshield

south korea:

Displayed on windshield

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Alcohol

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	Iceland	South korea
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.02%	0.03%
Limits: Underage Drivers	0.00% - zero tolerance	0.00%; zero tolerance
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common	Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used
Enforcement: Fines	Substantial penalties can apply	Varies; can be substantial
Test Refusal	Can result in license suspension and fine	Can result in license suspension and fines

Limits: Professional Drivers

iceland:

0.02%

south korea:

0.03%

Limits: Underage Drivers

iceland:

0.00% - zero tolerance

south korea:

0.00%; zero tolerance

Enforcement: Random Checks

iceland:

Common

south korea:

Common; sobriety checkpoints frequently used

Enforcement: Fines

iceland:

Substantial penalties can apply

south korea:

Varies; can be substantial

Test Refusal

iceland:

Can result in license suspension and fine

south korea:

Can result in license suspension and fines

Roundabouts

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	Iceland		South korea
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

south korea:

Signal if turning immediately upon entry

Signaling: Exiting

iceland:

Signal when preparing to exit

south korea:

Signal right when preparing to exit

Emergency Services

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	Iceland	South korea
Contact: Traffic Police	National Police number 112	Varies; often part of the general emergency network
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Contact local towing services or insurance provider	Check with your insurance provider
Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest	Not mandatory	Recommended but not mandatory

Contact: Traffic Police

iceland:

National Police number 112

south korea:

Varies; often part of the general emergency network

Contact: Roadside Assistance

iceland:

Contact local towing services or insurance provider

south korea:

Check with your insurance provider

Emergency Equipment: Reflective Vest

iceland:

Not mandatory

south korea:

Recommended but not mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Iceland	South korea
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial depending on the offense	Varies; fines and license points given
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Mandatory; fines apply	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines if found using without hands-free	Fines and license points given
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines and points on license	Fines and license points given
Payment: On The Spot	Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly	Yes
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

south korea:

Varies; fines and license points given

Common Fines: Seat Belts

iceland:

Mandatory; fines apply

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Phone Use

iceland:

Fines if found using without hands-free

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

iceland:

Fines and points on license

south korea:

Fines and license points given

Payment: On The Spot

iceland:

Possible; fines often need to be paid promptly

south korea:

Yes

Payment: Deadline

iceland:

Varies; typically must be paid within specific time frame

south korea:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay