Driving Differences: Jordan vs. Myanmar Explained

When comparing the road practices of Jordan and Myanmar, significant contrasts emerge in transportation regulations and safety protocols. From speed limits and lane usage to alcohol regulations, each country has unique stipulations. Understanding these distinctions is essential for ensuring a secure and responsible driving experience abroad.

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Driving Side

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

Driving Safety Score

The driving Driving Safety Score in jordan is 60

1.565 $

Gas Price in USD

The driving Driving Safety Score for jordan is 1.565 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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	Jordan	Myanmar
Markings: Solid Yellow Line	Marks the edge of the roadway.	Marks the edge on divided roads.
Overtaking: On Left	Yes	No, overtaking is on the right.
Overtaking: On Right	Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.	Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.
Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles	Use rightmost lane.	Use leftmost lane.
Bus Lanes: Presence	No specific bus lanes	Yes
Bus Lanes: Usage	Buses share lanes with other vehicles.	Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.
Bus Lanes: Markings	N/A	Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.
Cycle Lanes: Presence	Limited; primarily in urban areas.	No
Cycle Lanes: Usage	Shared with vehicular traffic.	Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.
Cycle Lanes: Markings	Cycle symbols where applicable.	N/A

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

myanmar:

Marks the edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Left

jordan:

Yes

myanmar:

No, overtaking is on the right.

Overtaking: On Right

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

myanmar:

Allowed as this is the side of overtaking.

Lane Usage: Slow Vehicles

jordan:

Use rightmost lane.

myanmar:

Use leftmost lane.

Bus Lanes: Presence

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

myanmar:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

myanmar:

Usually reserved for buses, some allow taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

jordan:

N/A

myanmar:

Labeled appropriately; road signs indicate usage.

Cycle Lanes: Presence

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

myanmar:

Cycle Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

myanmar:

Cyclists usually share the road with vehicles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

myanmar:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Urban Areas: Standard	50-60 km/h	30-40 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	60 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	50 km/h
Highways: Cars And Motorcycles	100-120 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	70 km/h
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; common.	Yes

Urban Areas: Standard

jordan:

50-60 km/h

myanmar:

30-40 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

jordan:

40 km/h

myanmar:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

jordan:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

jordan:

70-90 km/h

myanmar:

60 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

70-90 km/h

myanmar:

50 km/h

Highways: Cars And Motorcycles

jordan:

100-120 km/h

myanmar:

100 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

jordan:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

80 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

80-100 km/h

myanmar:

70 km/h

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

jordan:

Yes; common.

myanmar:

Yes

Signals

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Myanmar
Horn Usage: Allowed	To avoid accidents	Only in cases to avoid accidents
Horn Usage: Prohibited Times	Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse	Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply
Traffic Signs: Language	Arabic and English; 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: Red And Amber Together

jordan:

Not typically used

myanmar:

Not used in Myanmar

Horn Usage: Allowed

jordan:

To avoid accidents

myanmar:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

myanmar:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

myanmar:

Burmese; symbols are standard

Traffic Signs: Warning

jordan:

Diamond-shaped with yellow background

myanmar:

Triangular or rectangular with red or yellow backgrounds

Turns

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	Jordan		Myanmar
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Prohibited unless permitted by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Right Turn On Red

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

myanmar:

Prohibited unless permitted by signs

Documentation

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Driver's License: Foreign: E U/ E E A	International Driving Permit recommended	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U	International Driving Permit required	Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended
Vehicle Inspection: Requirement	Annual inspections required	Yes, periodic inspection required
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Displayed on the windshield

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

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

myanmar:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

jordan:

Annual inspections required

myanmar:

Yes, periodic inspection required

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

myanmar:

Displayed on the windshield

Road Etiquette

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	Jordan		Myanmar
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use is common		Moderate use, more common in cities
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Move to the side and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

jordan:

Moderate use is common

myanmar:

Moderate use, more common in cities

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

myanmar:

Move to the side and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Limits: General Drivers	0.05%	0.07%
Limits: Professional Drivers	0.00%	0.03%
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common at checkpoints	Less common; often during festivals
Enforcement: Fines	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

jordan:

0.05%

myanmar:

0.07%

Limits: Professional Drivers

jordan:

0.00%

myanmar:

0.03%

Enforcement: Random Checks

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

myanmar:

Less common; often during festivals

Enforcement: Fines

jordan:

Can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies by severity; can be substantial

Test Refusal

jordan:

Can result in license suspension

myanmar:

Can lead to arrest and fines

Emergency Services

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Contact: General Emergency	911	199
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Contact local police
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Available through some insurance providers

Contact: General Emergency

jordan:

911

myanmar:

199

Contact: Traffic Police

jordan:

911

myanmar:

Contact local police

Contact: Roadside Assistance

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

myanmar:

Available through some insurance providers

Penalties And Fines

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	Jordan	Myanmar
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial	Varies; small fines for minor overshoots
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fine enforced; mandatory use
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines for usage while driving
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines applied for violations
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, occasionally	Possible; else must be paid at office
Payment: Deadline	Typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically 30 days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

myanmar:

Varies; small fines for minor overshoots

Common Fines: Seat Belts

jordan:

Fines apply

myanmar:

Fine enforced; mandatory use

Common Fines: Phone Use

jordan:

Fines apply

myanmar:

Fines for usage while driving

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

jordan:

Fines apply

myanmar:

Fines applied for violations

Payment: On The Spot

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

myanmar:

Possible; else must be paid at office

Payment: Deadline

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay

myanmar:

Varies; typically 30 days to pay