Car Safety in Other Countries

Driving in the United States may be quite different form driving in other countries. 

Drivers in the United States drive on the right side of the road just as drivers in Argentina, China, and Germany. On the other hand, drivers in Australia, India, Japan, and United Kingdom drive on the left side of the road.

For American drivers, it may take some time to get used to driving in India. Furthermore, each country will have some unique driving laws. 

Here are some resources for car safety in other countries. 

What Side on the Road Do They Drive On?

Right Side
Afghanistan
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Ethiopia
Finland
France

Gaza Strip
Germany
Greece
Guam
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Italy
Korea
Mexico
Mongolia
Morocco
Netherlands
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Norway
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey
Ukraine
United States
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yugoslavia
Zaire

Left Side
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Bermuda
Dominica
Fiji
Grenada
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Jamaica
Japan
Malaysia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Singapore
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Thailand
United Kingdom
Virgin Islands
Zimbabwe

Driving Safety Tips in Other Countries

• Oversea Road Safety: Provides vital information and statistics on driving in other countries.
• Road Safety Tips: A number of tips for people who are driving in Australia.
• Driving Tips: A list of tips for drivers in India by the Delhi Traffic Police.
• Driving in Germany: Covers such topics like car registration, car inspection, insurance, speed limits, autobahn driving, and more.
• Road Safety: Many safety tips for drivers in the United Kingdom by the Department for Transport.
• Driving in Mexico: Essential safety tips for driving on the highway and driving in the city.
• Driving in Japan: A guide for Americans who will be driving in Japan with some safety tips.
• Driving Through Africa: Offers basic road rules and tips on driving through Africa.

DWI Laws Overseas

• DWI Laws in Other Countries: Great resource center covering many aspects of DWI laws in other countries.
• Sentencing Drink-Drivers: A look at the stringent DWI laws in Australia.
• Drink Driving in India: Focuses on the problems of drink driving in India with information on the laws.
• France: Discusses driving in France with a section on drink driving laws.
• Drink-Driving Law In UK: Excellent information on the laws governing drink-driving in the United Kingdom.
• Japan: An overview of the zero tolerance drunk driving laws in Japan.
• Impaired Driving: Offers information on DWI laws in Canada.
• Italy: Outlines the DWI and DUI laws in Italy.

Driver’s Licenses & Minimum Driving Age

• Alberta, Canada: Comprehensive resource for anything you want to know about driver’s license in Alberta.
• Brazil: Shows how foreigners can get a driver’s license in Brazil.
• India: Provides information on how to obtain a driver’s license in India.
• Singapore: Outlines the procedure of getting a Class 3/3A driving license in Singapore.
• Germany: Explains how Americans can get driver’s license in Germany.
• UK Minimum Driving Age: Offers information on the legal driving age in United Kingdom and more.
• UK Driver License: The authoritative page to answer all your questions about driver’s license in UK.
• Australia: Explains how to get a driver’s license in Australia.

Driving Quizzes & FAQ’s: How Much Do You Know?

• Driver’s Quiz: Take this quiz to see how much you know about driving.
• Driving Quizzes: Test your driving knowledge by tackling these challenging quizzes.
• Interactive Tests: Try out these interactive tests to gauge your driving skills.
• Quizzes: A series of quizzes by the NYDMV on different aspects of driving.
• International Driving Permit: FAQ about International Driving Permit for Canadians.
• Teen Driving: FAQ for teen drivers in Oregon.