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Old Nov 7, 2007, 7:08 am
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VPescado
 
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Just how crazy is driving in BsAs?

I've seen the various warnings about not driving in EZE - and was pretty much convinced. Then I noticed something that really scared me.

Check out this traffic camera of the intersection of Av. Belgrano and Av. 9 de Julio. You will likely need to look during daylight hours in EZE as it is live - but try to catch a shot without a lot of traffic.

Check out the lane markings of the oncoming traffic (to the left of the island). The two lanes on the viewer's right (left from the perspective of the traffic) are both marked for left turn *or* straight.

While many places have one lane as left turn only one that optionally allows the turn, I have never seen a place where two lanes are both given these same options.

What happens if the leftmost lane decides to go straight and the second lane decides to turn left? Am I missing something, or is this as scary as it looks?
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