Little CP's a drivin' fool
Hurray! You're a driver-bean!
(I've been saving this comic for you! Click the comic to embiggen).
And now Some Handy Tips for Driving in Chile:
-Right-hand turns are prohibited at red lights unless otherwise posted.
-Major roads are generally in good condition throughout the country, but there are a lot of tolls so have cash to pay them. Some secondary roads may be poorly maintained and may be Rossland-esque in the mountains.
-If the air quality is bad in Santiago, you may not be permitted to drive your car in the city. The government selects numbers corresponding to the last digit of your license plate the day before those numbers will be subject to restrictions. Also, in Santiago, certain major arteries switch directions during morning and evening rush hours.
-Aggressive and inconsiderate driving is common throughout Chile (buses especially are jerks). Especially when changing lanes and merging because drivers rarely signal or yield in these scenarios.
-It's a good idea to drive with the car doors locked (because of thieves and such).
-You should have an international driver’s permit in order to drive in Chile (ICBC also has info). Although car rental firms may rent to customers with only a regular driver’s license, the police fine foreigners for driving without a valid international permit.
-The public bus and subway system was significantly overhauled recently. If you're going to be in Santiago, you should purchase a “BIP” card, a prepaid ticket required for public buses (this handy blog tells about it and a bunch of other stuffs).
p.s. KP is also a soon to be drivin' fool. Happy 16th Birthday!
