Daffy D Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 As the title says...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_boo Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 The fact that it would be faster to turn south on the [2] and go down to the [1] to get to BKK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Theres no pickup - 1/upside down , 2/billowing smoke , 3/having a "rage" moment. OK , i dont know. Could / should the first yellow sign say its a main / mojor road joining from the right. Edited September 6, 2017 by ktm jeff Added some info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Little traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regedit Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Cars not moving ? All trees in right hand lane heading for Bangkok ? Edited September 6, 2017 by regedit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) 4 lanes straight on, over the Bridge towards Bangkok. 1 lane left towards Nakhon Ratchasima. The only issue I see is that the drivers entering the main highway from the left and wishing to head straight on over the bridge toward Bangkok have little space and a very poor line of sight to enter the highway. (this entry from the left would appear to be a recently built U-turn under the bridge over which the 'camera vehicle' as just passed). As usual, shoddy and careless road planning creates a potential for accidents... other than that, this is pretty much on par with regular shoddy road planning... (Not sub-par, as that would be better in golfing terms, so perhaps 'over par' !!!) Edited September 6, 2017 by richard_smith237 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 There's 2 bridges, they go the same route, no difference. It's at the saraburi by-pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Somebody stopped their car to take a photo right at the crux of a dodgy junction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted September 7, 2017 Author Share Posted September 7, 2017 Perhaps not the best Camera angle, but the yellow sign on the left is for the slip road and the second yellow sigh is for the main road. Both yellow sighns idicate that their road has priority Yes it's the Saraburi bypass road at the junction with Robinson. Yet another example of bad road planning. They spent money on building two bridges side by side when one is all that's needed and the money saved could have been used for a right turn slip road to Saraburi town. As it is, to turn right into Saraburi you need to go over the bridge and do a U-turn further down the road. Erm! No car was stopped for the taking of this photo, just a clip from Dash Cam. OK! swung a little close to the barrier but no traffic so no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 There is 'frontage roads' all over this country that serve no purpose at all.I've also never ever been anywhere with so many signs, crazy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 Can i claim my prize. I said the first yellow sign could/should say its a main/major road joining from the right - although i miss-spelt major. I wouldnt have noticed this when driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 12 hours ago, ktm jeff said: Can i claim my prize. I said the first yellow sign could/should say its a main/major road joining from the right - although i miss-spelt major. I wouldnt have noticed this when driving. Yes indeed you win first prize for observation Unfortunately you have been disqualified for incorrect use of spellcheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 do i not get a prize for recognising location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Unfortunately recognizing the location was not in the original mandate and given the number of road signs with not only place names but road numbers, the committee feels that your observation, while impressive, does not qualify for a prize at this time. The committee trusts that this decision does not discourage you from participating in any future events. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaiLai Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Daffy D said: Unfortunately recognizing the location was not in the original mandate and given the number of road signs with not only place names but road numbers, the committee feels that your observation, while impressive, does not qualify for a prize at this time. The committee trusts that this decision does not discourage you from participating in any future events. not even a consolation prize - there will be a stewards enquiry to follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) The priority bit must be in the Thai language. I do not get anything about priority from the signs. They are simply warning or information signs. One says traffic merges from the left the other says traffic merges from the right. If there is any priority indicated it is only a warning and not mandatory. I also understand that I can get to Bangkok by using either bridge so do not see why anyone on the left would cross over to the right. I just bumble along with everyone else here. Edited September 8, 2017 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUUM Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Nothing wrong with the yellow triangles. First is warning drivers on frontage road to look out for trucks speeding in from right, and second is warning drivers on main road to look out for mercedes speeding in from frontage road. All drivers going straight on have priority. And the text beneath says 'This is Thailand - you can ignore these signs'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 On 9/7/2017 at 8:58 AM, Daffy D said: Perhaps not the best Camera angle, but the yellow sign on the left is for the slip road and the second yellow sigh is for the main road. Both yellow sighns idicate that their road has priority Yes it's the Saraburi bypass road at the junction with Robinson. Yet another example of bad road planning. They spent money on building two bridges side by side when one is all that's needed and the money saved could have been used for a right turn slip road to Saraburi town. As it is, to turn right into Saraburi you need to go over the bridge and do a U-turn further down the road. Erm! No car was stopped for the taking of this photo, just a clip from Dash Cam. OK! swung a little close to the barrier but no traffic so no problem. Why do you conclude the second sign is for the road on the right? Both signs are on the same side of the road, so could also easily be for the same part of the road. In which they are consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luk AJ Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Since both signs are placed left of the main road, they are addressed to drivers of the main road otherwise traffic signs should be placed on the left side of the slip road for drivers coming from the slip road . So in my opinion both signs are intended for drivers coming drom the main road. If they want to take the left lane direction Nakhon R. The first yellow sign tells them that they need to give priority to cars coming from the slip road. If drivers coming from the main road and proceed direction Bangkok the second yellow sign tells the they have priority. What is missing (or maybe out of picture) is a traffic sign for drivers coming from the slip road...Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) What is not very clear on the photo is that the first yellow sign is from the slip road and the second from the main road, indicating to both roads have priority. I know yellow signs are mainly for information, but still, giving drivers on both roads the information that they each have priority can't be good. As I mentioned previously not very good camera angle. Maybe should have stopped and taken better photo Edited September 8, 2017 by Daffy D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 16 hours ago, Daffy D said: What is not very clear on the photo is that the first yellow sign is from the slip road and the second from the main road, indicating to both roads have priority. I know yellow signs are mainly for information, but still, giving drivers on both roads the information that they each have priority can't be good. As I mentioned previously not very good camera angle. Maybe should have stopped and taken better photo "What is not very clear on the photo is that the first yellow sign is from the slip road and the second from the main road, indicating to both roads have priority." Again, why do you reach the conclusion one is for the main road and the other for the slip road? It seems more logical, since they are on the same side, they are for the same road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 2 hours ago, stevenl said: Again, why do you reach the conclusion one is for the main road and the other for the slip road? It seems more logical, since they are on the same side, they are for the same road. Because I was There. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Daffy D said: Because I was There. So was I. Not a very convincing argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm jeff Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 9 hours ago, stevenl said: "What is not very clear on the photo is that the first yellow sign is from the slip road and the second from the main road, indicating to both roads have priority." Again, why do you reach the conclusion one is for the main road and the other for the slip road? It seems more logical, since they are on the same side, they are for the same road. Look carefully at both yellow signs. ( i wouldnt have noticed this when driving , but then regardless of signs , i look left/right/up ! ). The second signs THICK black vertical arrow shows a THIN black line on its left side , meaning a minor road can join from the left. Correct. The first yellow sign also has a thick black arrow , but this one has a thin black line on the right. Wrong. Its a major 2/4 lane road on the right and the line should be THICKER than the arrow. A tricky one to spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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