How young can a young person take driving lessons legally?

[TravelerEastWest]

On 8/21/2023 at 1:15 PM, brianthainess said:

Jeez nearly  the same price as Chanthaburi and half the time, ( although that was 5 yrs ago)there is no set time either for any part of the test, keep trying till you get it right. I was amazed my missus past the computer questions, first time, she told me you just keep doing it over and over, I asked her what if you still don't get it right after a day "go back tomorrow'' 

Sounds like Chanthaburi is a bargain if 20 hours for almost the same price (unless I misunderstood you?) - curiuos do they also give you a certificate when you pass so you don't need to take the test at the driving office?

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, TravelerEastWest said:

Sounds like Chanthaburi is a bargain if 20 hours for almost the same price (unless I misunderstood you?) - curiuos do they also give you a certificate when you pass so you don't need to take the test at the driving office?

That is the whole point of the school, they test you, They take you to the office, after they have passed you, and they are with you, i never saw any certificate, its just what my wife told me, you have already passed the test.'' we go get license today'' there is no more testing. I have never been so impressed by a Thai  business, no rip offs, they even took/showed us to a cheap motel nearby.  The school has vending machines/pot noodles, a lunch break. They have about 7 staff.

Edited August 22, 2023 by brianthainess

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

On 8/21/2023 at 11:04 AM, TravelerEastWest said:

Next year off to America for college -will she be able to exchange her Thai license for an American one or does she need to take a test again?

It depends upon the state.  I know of at least one state that allows foreign students to drive on their foreign licenses for the duration of their studies. Getting a car registered and insured might be a challenge without the relevant state license, however.

 

Other states will require both the written and driving test in spite of an applicant having a foreign license. Some states will keep your foreign license if you tell them you have one when you apply for a state license. 

 

I am aware of this because I have four children who have gone off to university in the US with Thai licenses in their wallets.

[TravelerEastWest]

8 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

It depends upon the state.  I know of at least one state that allows foreign students to drive on their foreign licenses for the duration of their studies. Getting a car registered and insured might be a challenge without the relevant state license, however.

 

Other states will require both the written and driving test in spite of an applicant having a foreign license. Some states will keep your foreign license if you tell them you have one when you apply for a state license. 

 

I am aware of this because I have four children who have gone off to university in the US with Thai licenses in their wallets.

You are the perfect person to ask - thank you!

 

So if a state will issue a license without a test show the Thai license.

 

Again thank you.

[TravelerEastWest]

10 hours ago, brianthainess said:

That is the whole point of the school, they test you, They take you to the office, after they have passed you, and they are with you, i never saw any certificate, its just what my wife told me, you have already passed the test.'' we go get license today'' there is no more testing. I have never been so impressed by a Thai  business, no rip offs, they even took/showed us to a cheap motel nearby.  The school has vending machines/pot noodles, a lunch break. They have about 7 staff.

I agree with you good service and a good price!

 

As a side note there are good business people and lots of honest kind people in Thailand- sometimes I think that I don't live in the same Thailand as some of the posters on this forum...

[bang saen guy]

On 8/20/2023 at 6:05 PM, TravelerEastWest said:

Very simple - even if you can't go on the roads - learning to parallel park expertly on their site is great start!

 

Not sure why they would take you as a group? Other than to save money my wife got her Thai drivers license after a class and went with just her teacher...

 

I know some people who after 20 years of daily driving can't park in a big city.

I have seen one Thai person parallel park and I taught her. She can also back into a parking space on 1 or 2 attempts. Far below the national; average of probably 6 or 8

[TravelerEastWest]

22 hours ago, bang saen guy said:

I have seen one Thai person parallel park and I taught her. She can also back into a parking space on 1 or 2 attempts. Far below the national; average of probably 6 or 8

I understand- backing in to a space is easy but tight parallel parking in a city can be a challenge - good to get lessons!

 

My question is can new cars with auto park really safely do tight parallel parking?