Recently in Iceland, I decided to rent a car for the day. As Icelandic is not the most widely used language in the world, I think the road signs may be in English and Icelandic. While images depicting Iceland under frequent word accompany road signs in Iceland, it is not always clear what they meant to my wheel. Driving around Iceland is a popular way to see the country, but there are plenty of road signs in Iceland you should know before you hit the pavement, or in the case of Iceland, partially gravel. Here are five signs of a major Icelandic way to know for driving across the country.
Illfaer Vegur:. "Hard Way" Icelandic words mean, you will usually see the words accompanied by a jeep and a car, the car image that displays an X through it. Many roads in Iceland are not intended for anything other than a four-wheel drive vehicles. If you are renting a car, you might want to pay attention to these words in order to avoid problems with your car rental company.
Malbik Endar: If you see, "Malbik Endar," on a street sign, this indicates that it is the end of the asphalt or paved and gravel roads will begin soon. If you see this sign and these words, you will want to slow down to avoid a flat tire or an accident.
Slysasvaedi: To avoid an accident ruin your trip in Iceland, you will want to look out for the sign that says, "Slysasvaedi." This sign means that this area is prone to accidents. You may want to be more careful because you will see more cars driving on the road.
Blindhaed: In Iceland, there are many hilly roads where you can not see the cars approaching you because of the slope. In this case, you will want to look out for the sign labeled, "Blindhaed." That is, "blind rise," this shows that you are on the road where you might want to stay completely in your lane and slow down if you can not see the car coming at you.
Eimbreid Bru: The roads in Iceland snakes for several rivers and streams. As we were driving just a little bit outside of Iceland, we came across the words, "Eimbreid Bru." After a few concluding with our environment, it seems the road will narrow only one lane on the bridge. The words mean, "Single wide bridge." The driver approached the bridge has the right of way in this case. The words are good to know so you do not come charging down the bridge thinking there is space for car charging also under the bridge in the opposite direction.
Illfaer Vegur:. "Hard Way" Icelandic words mean, you will usually see the words accompanied by a jeep and a car, the car image that displays an X through it. Many roads in Iceland are not intended for anything other than a four-wheel drive vehicles. If you are renting a car, you might want to pay attention to these words in order to avoid problems with your car rental company.
Malbik Endar: If you see, "Malbik Endar," on a street sign, this indicates that it is the end of the asphalt or paved and gravel roads will begin soon. If you see this sign and these words, you will want to slow down to avoid a flat tire or an accident.
Slysasvaedi: To avoid an accident ruin your trip in Iceland, you will want to look out for the sign that says, "Slysasvaedi." This sign means that this area is prone to accidents. You may want to be more careful because you will see more cars driving on the road.
Blindhaed: In Iceland, there are many hilly roads where you can not see the cars approaching you because of the slope. In this case, you will want to look out for the sign labeled, "Blindhaed." That is, "blind rise," this shows that you are on the road where you might want to stay completely in your lane and slow down if you can not see the car coming at you.
Eimbreid Bru: The roads in Iceland snakes for several rivers and streams. As we were driving just a little bit outside of Iceland, we came across the words, "Eimbreid Bru." After a few concluding with our environment, it seems the road will narrow only one lane on the bridge. The words mean, "Single wide bridge." The driver approached the bridge has the right of way in this case. The words are good to know so you do not come charging down the bridge thinking there is space for car charging also under the bridge in the opposite direction.
