webfact Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Campaigns Planned to Improve Road Safety The Land Transport Department is making an effort to cut down on the number of road accidents. It is set to encourage private driving schools to provide high quality of training while a free road safety seminar will be organized more frequently next year. Land Transport Department Director General Tienchote Chongpeepien stated that in 2011, his department plans to hold more free seminars for people coming in to extend their driver licenses. He hopes the seminar will refresh drivers on proper road safety skills as well as traffic rules and regulations. The move is an effort to achieve the Transport Ministry's policy to reduce the number of accidents to nearly zero. Tienchote said as part of the campaign, the department will urge all officials and drivers from state agencies to attend the free seminar so that they can act as role models for responsible drivers. Moreover, he noted that his department will encourage private driving schools to provide informative driving lessons in accordance with its standards. He added that, so far, 21 private driving schools have been standardized. Nine of those are considered by the department has meeting higher standards. Tienchote said those who passed the exams from high standard driving schools will immediately obtain a driving license without having to take a test with Land Transport Department officials. Hence, the department is supporting all private driving schools to improve their quality. -- Tan Network 2010-12-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Wouldn't it be nice if the BiB were able to set an example here LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertIII Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Maybe they should start with motorcyclists, although I fear an uphill struggle. An IQ test for these wouldn't be a bad idea also, it seems to me that a high percentage have an IQ lower than that of a retarded chimpanzee, or is that unfair to chimpanzees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The land of eternal optimists: "The move is an effort to achieve the Transport Ministry's policy to reduce the number of accidents to nearly zero." TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buba Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Kids coming out of school 3/4 on a bike..... Mothers carring babies and riding with the other hand, at least trying too. Police turning a blind eye to just about everything. When will Thailand get back the "gold cup" from India as the worst drivers in the world, they trying hard enough. Edited December 20, 2010 by buba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Introducing a "highway code" might be a start........instead of the do what you like regardless of other people attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 here we go again - chime in all of those who know better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whybother Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 A recent joint study conducted by the Department of Health and the Department of Motor Vehicles indicates that 23% of traffic accidents are alcohol related. This means that the remaining 77% are caused by <deleted> who just drink coffee, carbonated drinks, juices, yogurts, and crap like that. Therefore, beware of those who do not drink alcohol. They cause twice as many accidents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiawatcher Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) If the problem is recognised that is a start. To implement anything, is better than nothing - also a positive step. Driver education is very important but buying drivers licenses is nothing short of the usual corruption issue. But then after the drivers are educated - who will 'police' overtaking on the wrong side, three abreast in two lane traffic, the usual push and shove, driving thru red lights at pedestrian crossings whilst pedestrians are walking, and a whole heap of other issues that simply won't go away. The police do not effectively 'police' the situations. The accidents that occur could mostly be avoided as most are caused by sheer stupidity. Anyone can put their foot down but none of these highway hoodlums know how to drive to rule or know what to do in a defensive situation when things go wrong. So yes, by all means start with driver education - then run a modicum of control with HEAVY fines and loss of licence for repeat offenders. It may line the BiB's pockets a bit more but if they hit hard, things may just change even if not entirely within the 'law'. At any rate, its a start. Edited December 20, 2010 by asiawatcher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Testing should be broken into 2 parts. The first should be testing in a simulator which records the ID card and left and right thumbprints of the test subject. The subject will be failed when making more than 2 mistakes in observing road rules and regulations out of 60. Only after passing the simulator test, will the subject be allowed to attend the second test - evaluating physical control of a vehicle on actual road environment. Edited December 20, 2010 by trogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmgthailand Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Sure education is a good start. I sat my test here in Thailand and did not pay under the table, Thailand's "highway code" is very similar to the west and I was surprised how good it actually was. The problem is enforcement of this code, if people were fined, had points on their license so that they could lose it even sent to jail for seriously injuring or killing someone and not running away then it may get safer. If you can afford a car then you can afford to pay a fine or lose your license for being a bad driver. Having a driving license is not a right, it is a privilege that can be revoked. Hit people where it hurts them the most, their bankbook. We all know what is number one here. Introducing a "highway code" might be a start........instead of the do what you like regardless of other people attitude. Edited December 20, 2010 by pmgthailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Wonder what there budget is? Where will it go to?? Until they take the problem seriously and put a high value on the loss of life/limb, nothing will change........ Edited December 20, 2010 by CGW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I am sure they want to appear they are taking the problem seriously. Should be as successful as all the other crackdowns. Problem will go away sorry be eliminated in about 4-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginjag Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The land of eternal optimists: "The move is an effort to achieve the Transport Ministry's policy to reduce the number of accidents to nearly zero." TIT The policy number ( ZERO ) 5555555555555555555555555. has it just occured to the ministry they ought to be doing something. better thinking for them would be rip up all the roads-and go back to stage one-oxen carts -wooden wheels. FOR GODS SAKE....enforcement of the laws. I would think we all get pigged off with all these new style -ideas. Where the hell do the majority get the money to pay for driving lessons, The police have time, They are brilliant ambassadors of the road, They can teach for free. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roatandon Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The land of eternal optimists: "The move is an effort to achieve the Transport Ministry's policy to reduce the number of accidents to nearly zero." TIT The policy number ( ZERO ) 5555555555555555555555555. has it just occured to the ministry they ought to be doing something. better thinking for them would be rip up all the roads-and go back to stage one-oxen carts -wooden wheels. FOR GODS SAKE....enforcement of the laws. I would think we all get pigged off with all these new style -ideas. Where the hell do the majority get the money to pay for driving lessons, The police have time, They are brilliant ambassadors of the road, They can teach for free. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roatandon Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 after getting blindsided from behind on my 650, a thai lady walked up to me and just shook her head, and in english replied...when will farangs learn how to drive...huhu... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 They have to start with the kids in the school and the teachers too for that matter. The Police themselves also have to set an example. So, the question is, who is going to set the standard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacker Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 <"He hopes the seminar will refresh drivers on proper road safety skills as well as traffic rules and regulations."> BIG PROBLEM .... They have to first know something before you can attempt to refresh the drivers. LOL ... My favorite are the drivers that speed down the 4 lane, 2 way roads in rush hour, on the wrong side of the road, because they are too lazy to cross the road and drive on the correct side. And then they give you a dirty look because you are in their way! Too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swifty5x5 Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 There are actually people that have drivers licenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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