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Driving is on the right side of the road.

All Buenos Aires Newbery Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Buenos Aires Driving Stress Level: 9/10

Driving in Buenos Aires may be a significant challenge to those who are accustomed to less aggressive driving. Complaints about disregard to lane lines are common. Little attention is paid to speed limits. 

Drivers can be impatient and have little regard for lanes or the wearing of seat belts. The use of seat belts is, however, compulsory and fines are implemented for failure to comply with the law. The minimum driving age is 18 years, while the maximum legal alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.05%. 

Traffic in the city centre (Centro) is hectic and heavily congested during the rush hour. The grid system is reasonably easy to master. Arrows indicate the directions on street signs.

Drivers are generally determined and have a low tolerance level for hesitant or slow drivers and accidents are common.

One tip is to slow down and flash the vehicle lights when approaching cross intersections without traffic lights at night.

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