{"id":4488,"date":"2019-11-25T14:26:12","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T14:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/?p=4488"},"modified":"2019-11-06T14:58:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T14:58:30","slug":"driving-tips-argentina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/tips\/driving-tips-argentina\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving Tips for Argentina"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before you start your road trip, it&#8217;s a good idea to have some driving tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/argentina\/\">Argentina<\/a>. We&#8217;ve put together this guide with rules and regulations, speed limits, and other things you should know so you&#8217;re fully prepared to hit the road in your rental car in Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rules and Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Drive on the right side of the road and overtake on the left.<\/li><li>Seat belts must be worn by all occupants in the car. Children who are too small to use seatbelts must be transported in a correctly fitted child seat.<\/li><li>Children under the age of 10 have to sit in the back of the car. The blood alcohol limit for drunk driving is 0.05%.<\/li><li>The use of dipped headlights is mandatory 24 hours per day on highways and main roads.<\/li><li>Mobile phones can only be used with a hands-free system.<\/li><li>Vehicles can only be parked in the direction of traffic flow. It is illegal to park a vehicle facing opposing traffic.<\/li><li>In towns, intersections without traffic lights or signs function like four-way stops: a car approaching from your right has right of way.<\/li><li>On main roads, left-hand turns are not allowed unless specifically stated.<\/li><li>In the event of an accident, stay near your car until the police come.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" data-src=\"https:\/\/com.sx-magazine-wp.sixt.io\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/driving_in_Argentina-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"Buenos Aires, Argentina\" class=\"wp-image-4492 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/driving_in_Argentina-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/driving_in_Argentina-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/driving_in_Argentina-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/6\/2019\/10\/driving_in_Argentina.jpg 1139w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/649;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed Limits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the general speed limits for a car without a trailer. Changes to the speed limit will be signposted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"wp-block-table\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Within city limits<\/strong><\/td><td>40-60 kph (25-37 mph)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>On motorways outside cities<\/strong><\/td><td>100-120 kph (62-75 mph)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Bring Along<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An international driver&#8217;s permit (IDP).<\/li><li>Car insurance documents.<\/li><li>Passport.<\/li><li>Two safety triangles with reflective surfaces.<\/li><li>First aid kit.<\/li><li>Fire extinguisher inside the vehicle.<\/li><li>A good road map of Argentina to supplement your GPS.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Be extra cautious when driving at night as road users and roads have little or no lights.<\/li><li>Road conditions in Argentina are generally good but there are some gravel and dirt roads off the main roads, particularly in the south.<\/li><li>Many highways only have one lane in each direction, with autopistas (freeways) having two to three lanes connecting major cities.<\/li><li>It is advised that all doors are locked and windows closed when driving through cities especially at night time and when stopping at junctions.<\/li><li>In rural areas, you should drive carefully in case there are any potholes or rocks in the road.<\/li><li>Make sure you park your car in a well-lit area.<\/li><li>There are toll roads on most of the main highways because many are privately owned. Check maps and local information before you go.<\/li><li>SIXT has branches in most major cities in Argentina including, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/argentina\/buenos-aires\/\">Buenos Aires<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/argentina\/cordoba\/\">Cordona<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com\/car-rental\/argentina\/mendoza\/\">Mendoza<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you start your road trip, it&#8217;s a good idea to have some driving tips for Argentina. We&#8217;ve put together this guide with rules and regulations, speed limits, and other things you should know so you&#8217;re fully prepared to hit the road in your rental car in Argentina. 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