A Tale of Two Drivers

The drivers in Chile are superb. Santiago, like all large cities, can be a little harried, but by and large, the drivers are excellent.
1. They know where their cars are
2. Respect for others on the road
3. Courteous, we moved over on the highway to allow a truck to merge, when he got past us, he blinked his hazards as thanks
4. Good passing etiquitte, when they pass, it is generally in safe zones, and they leave plenty of room between you and the car
5. They drive quickly, but with respect to the conditions

There are exceptions to this, but I have not seen many.

When we went towards and into Argentina, the story is a little different.
1. They are all impatient
2. Car control is limited
3. They pass in downright stupid locations (and come very close to you. I had to slow down and weave to avoid getting clipped by a tour bus)
4. They tailgate

Therefore, it is oddly appropriate that thir license plates have a horizontal black bar running through them. Again, there are exceptions to the rule, but it seems like someone sent a bunch of Albertan drivers down to teach the Argentinians how to drive.