Thai Dl Written Test

[paulfr]

I just thought I'd mention that the written test for a Thai DL is available in English at the Land Transport Office opposite Soi 62 just past Soi 97. The preparatory book is also in English and they give you some 30 minutes to study/read it before you take the test.

I made an extensive report about my TDL experience but it was so long, many may have missed this important fact, so I thought I should make another post.

I delayed getting my DL for some 4-6 months fretting over how to pass the test in Thai, and who or if I could bring a bilingual Thai with me to help me. I did do my research on Thaivisa and no where did I see anyone mention this.

Note; If you have an Int DL or a DL from your home country, the written and driving tests can be waived. I lost my US DL in a theft of my apt on NYears so i was stuck.

Now have the DL and happily driving in AC'd comfort wherever I go.

JFYI ......

[Dragonman]

I have driven "happily" in UK & USA. NEVER IN THAILAND.

[paulfr]

I have driven "happily" in UK & USA. NEVER IN THAILAND.

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I agree driving in LOS is a challenge.

But I learned to drive in New York City.

I quickly learned the meek never move or die and the assertive get to where they are going in one piece. Bodes well for the streets of Bangkok.

If I ever move upcountry, I think driving will be more like suburbia in UK or US.

[doctormann]

I have driven "happily" in UK & USA. NEVER IN THAILAND.

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I agree driving in LOS is a challenge.

But I learned to drive in New York City.

I quickly learned the meek never move or die and the assertive get to where they are going in one piece. Bodes well for the streets of Bangkok.

If I ever move upcountry, I think driving will be more like suburbia in UK or US.

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Well, I have driven a bit 'up-country' and it's certainly nothing like suburban UK! Can't speak for the US, though.

You will find that the motorcyclists have just as little road sense as in the major cities - I always find their behaviour at road junctions 'interesting'. Possibly a bigger hazard on country roads is the kamikaze farm cart, especially after dark. Lights? What lights?

You are absolutely right about being assertive, though. Problem is that there is a difference between being assertive and being aggreessive and the Thai drivers haven't sorted this one yet!

DM

[paulfr]

I have driven "happily" in UK & USA. NEVER IN THAILAND.

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You are absolutely right about being assertive, though. Problem is that there is a difference between being assertive and being aggreessive and the Thai drivers haven't sorted this one yet! DM

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I agree that sometimes it seems they have no concern about whether they live or die or believe they are invincible. And they are on the tiny motobike, not the big ole car to buffer them.

Edited May 18, 2005 by paulfr

[sadman]

I've driven all over the world, and had no probs (LOS, USA, SA, all over Europe)but by far the scariest place on the planet is Saigon. I was a nervous wreck after half an hour, and gave it up as a bad job. Outside the city was OK, although road markings, signs etc are clearly there as a) decoration, landmarks, or c) job creation.