Motor Cycle Drivers Licence?

[skyaslimit]

I already have a thai drivers license since many years just curious to know that if I apply for a motor cycle license should I have to go through the whole process (written test, driving test etc.) or can I present my car license to prove that I know all the traffic laws to avoid the hassle?

Any one?

[tombkk]

The car licence and the motorcycle licence are two different licences. Yes, you have to go through the whole process again, which can be completed in a day and is much less complicated than in, say, Germany.

When you renew, you need to take only one eye-sight test etc for reneweing both licences at the same time.

[LoZth]

Has anybody renewed their drivers licence recently?

Can anybody help please, my (1 year Thia) licence ran out in July, I was back in the UK at the time so couldn't renew on time. I've been told that the rules have been altered, I can't just renew and that I will have to retake the full test to get a 5year licence.

[tim armstrong]

Don't know the current rules, but although it may cost a bit more going through an agent is much faster.

[tombkk]

I think you‘ll have to take the test again if your licence expired, but am not sure. The test is not diffucult, and all would be done within a day. According to my friend‘s experience in Bangkok 2 or 3 years ago.

Why would anyone use an agent for such a simple thing as a DL?

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[MJCM]

@LoZth

As far as I know, you only have to do a Driving test when your Thai license has expired for more then 1 year.

Edited November 25, 2012 by MJCM

[Semper]

Why would anyone use an agent for such a simple thing as a DL?

Someone who shouldn't be on the roads in the first place?

[LoZth]

Thanks everybody for your comments, I know the test isn't too difficult, the only thing I dread if I have to retake is the ride along the yellow line.

When I took my test before I dropped off the line (at Rayong it is a couple of inches high) he let me start again, about two bike lengths from the end I dropped off again.

I retook it next day and made it.

So I really do hope Mr MJCM's answer is the right one.

(if you were down Phayoon Beach road Banchang a year last July and spotted a crazy farang practising starting off in a straight line then stopping again for another go it was me, much to the amusement of a gang working on the road!!!)

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Why would anyone use an agent for such a simple thing as a DL?

Sent from my LG-P698f using Thaivisa Connect App

Weeeeeeeeeell, they take your test for you. ...........................

[MJCM]

Thanks everybody for your comments, I know the test isn't too difficult, the only thing I dread if I have to retake is the ride along the yellow line.

When I took my test before I dropped off the line (at Rayong it is a couple of inches high) he let me start again, about two bike lengths from the end I dropped off again.

I retook it next day and made it.

So I really do hope Mr MJCM's answer is the right one.

(if you were down Phayoon Beach road Banchang a year last July and spotted a crazy farang practising starting off in a straight line then stopping again for another go it was me, much to the amusement of a gang working on the road!!!)

He called me Mr

I understand what you are saying, I failed the same thing in Pattaya and (I think) that it was only because of my wife (sweet talking them) that they passed me.

Edit: //

Please post again about your experiences when you have your new license

Edited November 25, 2012 by MJCM

[LoZth]

Thanks everybody for your comments, I know the test isn't too difficult, the only thing I dread if I have to retake is the ride along the yellow line.

When I took my test before I dropped off the line (at Rayong it is a couple of inches high) he let me start again, about two bike lengths from the end I dropped off again.

I retook it next day and made it.

So I really do hope Mr MJCM's answer is the right one.

(if you were down Phayoon Beach road Banchang a year last July and spotted a crazy farang practising starting off in a straight line then stopping again for another go it was me, much to the amusement of a gang working on the road!!!)

He called me Mr

I understand what you are saying, I failed the same thing in Pattaya and (I think) that it was only because of my wife (sweet talking them) that they passed me.

Edit: //

Please post again about your experiences when you have your new license

Don't let it go to your head, I'm only being polite because I don't know you and you might be bigger than me

If you are wrong and I have to take it again I might easily call you something entirely different.

[MJCM]

Thanks everybody for your comments, I know the test isn't too difficult, the only thing I dread if I have to retake is the ride along the yellow line.

When I took my test before I dropped off the line (at Rayong it is a couple of inches high) he let me start again, about two bike lengths from the end I dropped off again.

I retook it next day and made it.

So I really do hope Mr MJCM's answer is the right one.

(if you were down Phayoon Beach road Banchang a year last July and spotted a crazy farang practising starting off in a straight line then stopping again for another go it was me, much to the amusement of a gang working on the road!!!)

He called me Mr

I understand what you are saying, I failed the same thing in Pattaya and (I think) that it was only because of my wife (sweet talking them) that they passed me.

Edit: //

Please post again about your experiences when you have your new license

Don't let it go to your head, I'm only being polite because I don't know you and you might be bigger than me

If you are wrong and I have to take it again I might easily call you something entirely different.

Good One

Edited November 25, 2012 by MJCM

[tombkk]

Why would anyone use an agent for such a simple thing as a DL?

Someone who shouldn't be on the roads in the first place?

I do have a feeling you are right.

[LoZth]

Thanks everybody for your comments, I know the test isn't too difficult, the only thing I dread if I have to retake is the ride along the yellow line.

When I took my test before I dropped off the line (at Rayong it is a couple of inches high) he let me start again, about two bike lengths from the end I dropped off again.

I retook it next day and made it.

So I really do hope Mr MJCM's answer is the right one.

(if you were down Phayoon Beach road Banchang a year last July and spotted a crazy farang practising starting off in a straight line then stopping again for another go it was me, much to the amusement of a gang working on the road!!!)

He called me Mr

I understand what you are saying, I failed the same thing in Pattaya and (I think) that it was only because of my wife (sweet talking them) that they passed me.

Edit: //

Please post again about your experiences when you have your new license

Don't let it go to your head, I'm only being polite because I don't know you and you might be bigger than me

If you are wrong and I have to take it again I might easily call you something entirely different.

Good One

Thanks,