I'm not sure if this is a massive generalisation, but after spending a whole day in a car with an Argentinian from Salta I had my eyes opened to the rules of the road over here... For those of you who think I may be a slightly crazy driver you'll be surprised to hear that I've found people that are more crazy than me!!
Three Golden Rules of the Road:
i) Beep
ii) Overtake
iii) If in doubt, speed up
General Rules:
i) Lanes do not mean anything, therefore feel free to drive right down the middle or just swerve across as you feel like it
ii) If there is anything in your way, be it a car, lorry, pedestrian, cyclist or dog, then beep them to get out of your way (only slow down if you are inches away from hitting them!)
iii) Work on the assumption that you are always right and have the right of way
iv) Ignore all road signs, particularly no overtaking and speed limits
v) Don't worry about the condition of your car - no bonnet, smashed lights and cracked windscreens are all welcome on the roads
vi) Ignore all safety devices - seat belts, child car seats and helmets for motorcyclists are not required
vii)If a car pulls out in front of you then beep, speed up and overtake. Do NOT under any circumstance slow down as that just shows weakness
viii) Overtake where ever humanly possible, and even if it is tight, give it a go anyway!
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