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How is the driving in Argentina?

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In Buenos Aires vs. the south, etc..? smile

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updated Sep 11, 2011
posted by dondestascorazon

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Google searches often turn up very up-to-date blogs from people who are currently on the road. Perhaps some of our members have different experiences, but this is from the website wikitravel.com

"Traffic regulations in Argentina are generally the same as in the U.S. or Europe, but the local often ignore the regulations. Be aware that the driving style in Argentina is aggressive and chaotic. Pay attention at night. Maximum speed: 60 km/h in the city, 40 km/h on side roads and 100 km/h to 130 km/h on roads outside the city as well as on highways. There are frequent speed controls. However speed limits and lane markings are universally ignored, and running red lights is common. Most drivers treat stop signs, octagonal red signs reading PARE, as though they were "yield" signs, though some drivers ignore them completely. Within cities surrounding Buenos Aires it is proper to honk at an impending intersection and the one who honks first has right of way. Right of way is determined somewhat haphazardly by a combination of vehicle size and who arrives first. Make sure you are thoroughly confident in your driving skills before attempting to drive in Argentina."

updated Sep 11, 2011
posted by Luzbonita
yikes. thankyou! - dondestascorazon, Sep 11, 2011