Driving in Jordan

Roads, rules and realities of driving in Jordan: right-hand traffic, speed limits, and desert conditions.

Jordan drives on the right, uses metric signs and maintains generally good highways linking Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba. City traffic in Amman is busy and honking is common but friendly; rural roads are scenic and quieter.

Speed cameras are frequent, and desert tracks need a 4x4. Many visitors prefer a driver over self-drive for the ease. Travellers who hire car & driver in Jordan let professionals handle the roads, and full package tours to Jordan arrange all transfers safely.

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