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I don't wear it as a badge of honour Rice, but just my reality. I really do think though that the standard of driving in Argentina is pretty good even though I have read contrary opinions elsewhere and that's the point.
One of my worst experiences other than above was a taxi journey in MIlan serafina wher the driver treated the journey as a race-course.
I was about to write that Argentinian drivers are slow and not very aware of their surroundings, always leaning toward the next lane, completely blind to indicators when you signal you are about to turn. And they never EVER stop to let you cross a crosswalk. It drives me nut! At least in Italy when you throw yourself into the crossing, they are forced to stop. In Argentina they pretend they didn't see you and accelerate. %&ç$$!!!
Out here in yokel land the standard of driving is f'ing abysmal. Not surprised to be honest as I was given a full driving license without ever having passed a test in my life. Thankfully for the few good drivers there are here I refuse to drive our car.
UK Man , you sound like a blast. Lucky your missus to have by herself such a fun gentleman!
UK Man , you sound like a blast. Lucky your missus to have by herself such a fun gentleman!
We're lucky to have each other. 
I wouldn't say that Argentine drivers are that good, but they are aware and the traffic flow is essential here. It almost always keeps moving, unlike in the UK where one single traffic cone will cause a 20 mile tailback.
However, being a biker, I have a different perspective. Far too many drivers are texting with one hand and doing God knows what else with the other. I sit tall on my bike and can see everything.
Not that I'm in Buenos Aires centre that often but I must say I've always been impressed with the driving skills of the black and yellow taxi drivers. Whether I'd think the same if I was a fellow road user is a different matter.
the roads are nuts around here compared to back home. The streets around palermo seem small yet can still fit 4 cars, so are the drivers supposed to wait whilst we cross on the crossings of where no signs are showing?
the roads are nuts around here compared to back home. The streets around palermo seem small yet can still fit 4 cars, so are the drivers supposed to wait whilst we cross on the crossings of where no signs are showing?
If you're crossing they should wait but look lively and don't hang about. 
It's the same where I am although there's a severe lack of painted pedestrian crossings here. So I tend to just wait until the coast is clear before stepping out. My missus OTOH just steps out and glares at any approaching car drivers. So unless they have a death wish they soon slow down.
