Driving Differences: Jordan vs. Peru Uncovered

When comparing the road regulations of Jordan and Peru, key distinctions emerge that impact how motorists navigate each country's streets. From speed limits and lane usage to traffic signals and emergency protocols, understanding these variations is vital for ensuring a secure driving experience abroad. This guide will help travelers adapt to the unique driving conditions of both nations.

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

Markings: Solid Yellow Line

jordan:

Marks the edge of the roadway.

peru:

Marks the left edge on divided roads.

Overtaking: On Right

jordan:

Allowed only on multi-lane urban roads.

peru:

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

Bus Lanes: Presence

jordan:

No specific bus lanes

peru:

Yes

Bus Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Buses share lanes with other vehicles.

peru:

Reserved for buses and sometimes taxis.

Bus Lanes: Markings

jordan:

N/A

peru:

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

Cycle Lanes: Presence

jordan:

Limited; primarily in urban areas.

peru:

Yes

Cycle Lanes: Usage

jordan:

Shared with vehicular traffic.

peru:

Exclusive for bicycles.

Cycle Lanes: Markings

jordan:

Cycle symbols where applicable.

peru:

Bicycle symbols and colored pavement.

High- Occupancy Lanes: Requirements

jordan:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

jordan:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Speeds Limits

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	Jordan	Peru
Urban Areas: Standard	50-60 km/h	40-60 km/h
Urban Areas: Residential Zones	40 km/h	30 km/h
Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Buses And Vans	70-90 km/h	90 km/h
Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers	70-90 km/h	80 km/h
Highways: Buses And Vans	80-100 km/h	100 km/h
Highways: Trucks And Trailers	80-100 km/h	90 km/h
Variable Speed Limits: Indications	N/A	N/A
Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines	Yes; common.	Common; often collected by traffic police

Urban Areas: Standard

jordan:

50-60 km/h

peru:

40-60 km/h

Urban Areas: Residential Zones

jordan:

40 km/h

peru:

30 km/h

Rural Areas: Cars And Motorcycles

jordan:

80-100 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Buses And Vans

jordan:

70-90 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Rural Areas: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

70-90 km/h

peru:

80 km/h

Highways: Buses And Vans

jordan:

80-100 km/h

peru:

100 km/h

Highways: Trucks And Trailers

jordan:

80-100 km/h

peru:

90 km/h

Variable Speed Limits: Indications

jordan:

N/A

peru:

N/A

Enforcement: On-the- Spot Fines

jordan:

Yes; common.

peru:

Common; often collected by traffic police

Signals

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	Jordan	Peru
Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]	Amber	Yellow
Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together	Not typically used	Not used in Peru
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	Spanish; symbols are standard

Traffic Lights: Standard Sequence[ Index 1]

jordan:

Amber

peru:

Yellow

Traffic Lights: Red And Amber Together

jordan:

Not typically used

peru:

Not used in Peru

Horn Usage: Allowed

jordan:

To avoid accidents

peru:

Only in cases to avoid accidents

Horn Usage: Prohibited Times

jordan:

Unnecessary use discouraged; fines may apply for misuse

peru:

Unnecessary use discouraged; local ordinances may apply

Traffic Signs: Language

jordan:

Arabic and English; symbols are standard

peru:

Spanish; symbols are standard

Turns

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	Jordan		Peru
Right Turn On Red	Allowed unless prohibited by a sign		Not allowed unless indicated by a sign
U- Turns Allowed	Varies by location; check for signs		Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Right Turn On Red

jordan:

Allowed unless prohibited by a sign

peru:

Not allowed unless indicated by a sign

U- Turns Allowed

jordan:

Varies by location; check for signs

peru:

Only at intersections without signs prohibiting

Documentation

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	Jordan	Peru
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	Mandatory, proof is required during checks
Vehicle Inspection: Sticker	Displayed on windshield	Typically displayed on vehicle
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

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

jordan:

International Driving Permit recommended

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Driver's License: Foreign: Non- E U

jordan:

International Driving Permit required

peru:

Accepted for short visits; International Driving Permit recommended

Vehicle Inspection: Requirement

jordan:

Annual inspections required

peru:

Mandatory, proof is required during checks

Vehicle Inspection: Sticker

jordan:

Displayed on windshield

peru:

Typically displayed on vehicle

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

jordan:

Recommended

peru:

Mandatory

Road Etiquette

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	Jordan		Peru
Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm	Moderate use is common		Often used more compared to some countries
Emergency Vehicles: Protocol	Pull over and stop if necessary		Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Use Of Horn: Cultural Norm

jordan:

Moderate use is common

peru:

Often used more compared to some countries

Emergency Vehicles: Protocol

jordan:

Pull over and stop if necessary

peru:

Pull over to the right and stop if necessary

Alcohol

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	Jordan		Peru
Enforcement: Random Checks	Common at checkpoints		Common; checkpoints used widely
Enforcement: Fines	Can be substantial		Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Enforcement: Random Checks

jordan:

Common at checkpoints

peru:

Common; checkpoints used widely

Enforcement: Fines

jordan:

Can be substantial

peru:

Substantial; can lead to license suspension

Emergency Services

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	Jordan	Peru
Contact: General Emergency	911	105
Contact: Traffic Police	911	Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines
Contact: Roadside Assistance	Check with your insurance provider or local services	Check with your insurance provider or local service
Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles	Recommended	Mandatory

Contact: General Emergency

jordan:

911

peru:

105

Contact: Traffic Police

jordan:

911

peru:

Varies; use 105 or specific traffic lines

Contact: Roadside Assistance

jordan:

Check with your insurance provider or local services

peru:

Check with your insurance provider or local service

Emergency Equipment: Warning Triangles

jordan:

Recommended

peru:

Mandatory

Penalties And Fines

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	Jordan	Peru
Common Fines: Speeding	Varies; fines can be substantial	Varies; fines can be significant
Common Fines: Seat Belts	Fines apply	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Phone Use	Fines apply	Fines apply, enforcement can be strict
Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation	Fines apply	Fines apply, often substantial
Payment: On The Spot	Yes, occasionally	Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately
Payment: Deadline	Typically 30 days to pay	Varies; typically a few days to pay

Common Fines: Speeding

jordan:

Varies; fines can be substantial

peru:

Varies; fines can be significant

Common Fines: Seat Belts

jordan:

Fines apply

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Phone Use

jordan:

Fines apply

peru:

Fines apply, enforcement can be strict

Common Fines: Traffic Light Violation

jordan:

Fines apply

peru:

Fines apply, often substantial

Payment: On The Spot

jordan:

Yes, occasionally

peru:

Common; traffic police often collect fines immediately

Payment: Deadline

jordan:

Typically 30 days to pay

peru:

Varies; typically a few days to pay