CharlieH Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Often see reports of brake issues (poor driving?) here in Thailand but this shows the impact ! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSeB1kfXX/ 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Nasty, very nasty. Any indication on the fate of the car occupants? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CANSIAM Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 Nasty indeed, here's a tip - when coming to a full stop, always make use of your rear view mirror to ensure whoever is coming up at your '6' intends to stop as well. Tips are needed here......... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted November 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 42 minutes ago, CANSIAM said: Nasty indeed, here's a tip - when coming to a full stop, always make use of your rear view mirror to ensure whoever is coming up at your '6' intends to stop as well. Tips are needed here......... The best tip, is to assume EVERYONE is trying to kill you ! Trust me it works ! 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANSIAM Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, CharlieH said: The best tip, is to assume EVERYONE is trying to kill you ! Trust me it works ! I do the same, yes it does work, drive safe ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 The one who minds his own business and could not care less about what happened was the motorcycle driver on the other side of the road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 8 minutes ago, tomazbodner said: The one who minds his own business and could not care less about what happened was the motorcycle driver on the other side of the road... And people say motorcycles are dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pravda Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 My wife drives for living. I just showed her this video and she blames the car for not having emergency flashers on or pulling on the side of the road ???? 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 hour ago, CANSIAM said: Nasty indeed, here's a tip - when coming to a full stop, always make use of your rear view mirror to ensure whoever is coming up at your '6' intends to stop as well. Tips are needed here......... Always have......pump the brake pedal when coming to a stop ....hazard lights to the ready, if worried.....leave a gap and in gear ready to swerve out of the way. Too many morons on their phones and not paying attention. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Pravda said: My wife drives for living. I just showed her this video and she blames the car for not having emergency flashers on or pulling on the side of the road ???? And I'd say she is correct. The car driver put themselves in a position that was inviting disaster. The safest way to drive in Thailand is to assume everybody woke up that morning with the sole objective of killing you, as another poster has said, but also to assume that everybody else on the road has the mentality of a severely retarded chimpanzee and the driving skills of a blind three-legged wombat. You won't be disappointed. Edited November 20, 2021 by Gsxrnz 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Orinoco Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Gsxrnz said: And I'd say she is correct. The car driver put themselves in a position that was inviting disaster. The safest way to drive in Thailand is to assume everybody woke up that morning with the sole objective of killing you, as another poster has said, but also to assume that everybody else on the road has the mentality of a severely retarded chimpanzee and the driving skills of a blind three-legged wombat. You won't be disappointed. The car driver was not at fault. The speeding truck not paying attention to the road caused the accident. four way flashers on would have made no difference as the truck driver was out to lunch. Also looks like the first truck was stopped at a junction, ( white line across road at front of truck ) Edited November 20, 2021 by Orinoco 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Orinoco said: The car driver was not at fault. The seeding truck not paying attention to the road caused the accident. four way flashers on would have made no difference as the truck driver was out to lunch. "Fault" is irrelevant in Thailand. "Death" is more relevant and best avoided. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Crossy said: Any indication on the fate of the car occupants? Jam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGoLuckyLife Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 F*** this, I'm walking everywhere. Even if I have to be link Cain from Kung <deleted>. That scared the hell out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jackdd Posted November 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2021 2 hours ago, Pravda said: My wife drives for living. I just showed her this video and she blames the car for not having emergency flashers on or pulling on the side of the road ???? Does your wife always pull over and put emergency flashers when she is waiting at a red light? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 1 minute ago, jackdd said: Does your wife always pull over and put emergency flashers when she is waiting at a red light? That was my immediate thought on readying that post. I had to go back to the clip to verify that the cement truck was indeed stopped at a light as I originally thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 6 hours ago, Pravda said: My wife drives for living. I just showed her this video and she blames the car for not having emergency flashers on or pulling on the side of the road ???? When your wife is driving do you ever ride as her passenger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAPPYNUFF Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I taught my (first) wife, and our three kids to drive. I always stressed to each of them, just remember, every other driver out there is a lunatic, just out to kill you. Many years later, none of them have ever had an accident.(or caused one to my knowledge) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 7 hours ago, CharlieH said: The best tip, is to assume EVERYONE is trying to kill you ! Trust me it works ! When I learned to drive back in the UK many years ago, my driving instructor told me never to forget one thing " Just assume everybody around you is a complete Idiot " Sounds like you had the same instructor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clivebaxter Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 Not seen an accident for a couple of weeks. Went out at 9,30 am on Thursday and saw 2 within 500 yards, one very serious with a bike rider trapped under a lorry. This was on a wide road with no u turns, side roads to speak of or traffic lights. I refuse to drive here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 7 hours ago, CharlieH said: The best tip, is to assume EVERYONE is trying to kill you ! Trust me it works ! You mean that they are not ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seedy Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 2 hours ago, clivebaxter said: I refuse to drive here! Takes skill, experience, and excellent situational awareness. Oh - and Cojones (as does riding anywhere) If you are lacking in any of the above, ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 3 hours ago, Cake Monster said: When I learned to drive back in the UK many years ago, my driving instructor told me never to forget one thing " Just assume everybody around you is a complete Idiot " Sounds like you had the same instructor. Mine told me " The most dangerous person is you coming the other way!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted November 20, 2021 Author Share Posted November 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: Mine told me " The most dangerous person is you coming the other way!" My Dad used yo say " one day you"ll meet yourself coming the other way" ????. Thanks for that memory recall ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 That accident was from China about a year ago, the car's driver and passenger weren't seriously injured. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoeiI Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 6 hours ago, HAPPYNUFF said: I taught my (first) wife, and our three kids to drive. I always stressed to each of them, just remember, every other driver out there is a lunatic, just out to kill you. Many years later, none of them have ever had an accident.(or caused one to my knowledge) Touch some wood !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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