
The driver's license is a mandatory document for legally driving in Argentina. According to the Government of the City, in 2022, 53% of applicants failed the driving test on their first attempt. What are the "trick" questions on the driver's license?
The driving test in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires consists of 40 questions about current traffic rules. About 50% of applicants fail on their first attempt, either in the theoretical or practical exam.
Some of the "trick" questions that may confuse applicants are signs like the one indicating a provincial road with a square frame, the prohibition of changing lanes according to the presented image, and the pedestrian crossing sign considered of maximum danger.
The requirements for obtaining a driver's license include being able to read and write, completing a sworn declaration, passing the medical and psychophysical evaluation, as well as the theoretical and practical driving tests.
The cost of the license in the City of Buenos Aires is $22,060 plus $6,800 for the CeNAT. The regulations detail the procedures and requirements for obtaining a driver's license in the country.