Overview
The Licencia Nacional de Conducir (LNC) is the national driving licence of Argentina. The Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial (ANSV) sets its national rules, including the theoretical exam. The licence is issued as a digital and a physical document and is valid throughout the country.
Who can apply
| Licence use | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Scooters | 16, with parental consent; no passengers allowed |
| Cars and motorcycles up to 150 cc | 17, with parental consent |
| Professional licences | 21 |
Applicants must be able to read. Professional drivers must also be able to write. Applicants also complete a sworn declaration about their health history.
Steps and exams
Road safety course. Attendance is mandatory at a theory and practice road safety course given at a site approved by the ANSV.
Medical and psychophysical exam.
Theoretical exam. Covers driving, road signs and legislation, accident statistics and prevention, and content on gender, roles and gender-based violence.
Practical driving exam.
Theoretical exam rules
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Number of questions | At least 30 |
| Pass mark | 80% correct answers |
| Eliminatory questions | Yes, some questions are eliminatory |
| Attempts | Three; after that the training course must be repeated |
| Validity | 90 days after approval to request the instructor certification |
After the exam
The physical licence has no expiry date and stays valid while the digital licence is valid. Drivers must renew their fitness certification periodically: every 5 years from age 21 to 65, every 3 years after 65, and every year after 70. New drivers display a beginner sign for 6 months and may not drive in downtown areas, highways or semi-highways during this period.
Preparation tips
Study the road signs and the national traffic rules used in the course.
Practise with the mock question booklets that provincial and municipal authorities publish, as they follow the same exam structure.
Remember that eliminatory questions can fail you even if the overall score reaches 80%.
Note
Fees, booking and the exact steps vary by province and municipality, which issue the licence. Check with your local licensing office.