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Iceland Driving Safety Checklist

Iceland's roads claim tourist lives every year — mostly through avoidable mistakes. Use this checklist before every drive to stay safe, legal and covered.

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Before You Drive

Check weather forecast at vedur.isCRITICAL

Check road conditions at road.isCRITICAL

Fuel tank is fullCRITICAL

Downloaded offline maps (Google Maps or Maps.me)

Identified nearest hospital and emergency services

Shared itinerary with someone back home

Emergency kit: blanket, torch, first aid, snacks, water, extra clothesCRITICAL

Car has spare tyre, jack, and you know how to use them

Rental car insurance covers gravel damage (SAAP)

Iceland-Specific Road Rules

Speed limits understood: 90 km/h paved, 80 km/h gravelCRITICAL

All passengers buckled (Icelandic law)CRITICAL

Headlights on at all times (Icelandic law, 24/7)CRITICAL

No driving off-road (fines up to €100,000)CRITICAL

F-roads require 4WD/High clearance (not just "AWD")CRITICAL

Single-lane bridge rule understood

Watching for sheep on roads (they are everywhere)

Not stopping in road to take photos

road.is — real-time road conditions | vedur.is — weather alerts | safetravel.is — register your plans | 112 — emergency

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