What is the law rules for practice driving with a friend?

[thesyndicate]

What is the law rules for practice driving with a friend? That person have a valid driving license are we allowed to practice like in other countries or will there be an issue when stopped by the Police?

[casualbiker]

As long as the driver has a valid license then they can drive on the roads!

Your friend has a valid license from where?

[David48]

Rule #1 ... make sure it's her car and not yours ...

Rule #2 ... if she is female, cute ... make sure all driving positions are practised.

Missionary licences are acceptable!

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[thesyndicate]

I will be doing the driving not my friend with Thai license. I do not have one I want to practice before I take one.

David48 if it has a gear stick I jump out

[casualbiker]

Well. Strictly speaking you would be breaking the law. Just find somewhere very quiet and you should have no problems!

[thesyndicate]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

[casualbiker]

Not as far as I'm aware. There are companies that provide driving instruction and testing .. maybe ask your friend to check. There are no provisional licensing in Thailand. People learn purely to pass the test (and that is kinda strange) go on YouTube "Thai driving test"

[giddyup]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

I don't know about the rest of the world, but Australia requires that you display an L (front and back windows) for learners permit and that you are accompanied by a licenced driver. I believe a permit has to be issued by the Motor Registry, and of course a fee applied.

[stevenl]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

It is allowed in Thailand, just do a search here on the forum for more information.

I don't know what you mean with 'in other countries' BTW, in some it is allowed, in some it is not, so a reference to other countries makes IMO no sense.

[casualbiker]

[casualbiker]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

It is allowed in Thailand, just do a search here on the forum for more information.

I don't know what you mean with 'in other countries' BTW, in some it is allowed, in some it is not, so a reference to other countries makes IMO no sense.

How is it legally allowed? When there is no provisional license or learners permit available?

Taken from wiki : Unlike most countries, there is no provisional or learner's licence in Thailand. Drivers who wish to obtain a driver's licence have to either learn through driving school or at their own risk for not having a driving licence.

[thesyndicate]

But it says there is no learner license? I do not think even the school have the right maybe they pay the police. Same as translations there is no law about that

[thesyndicate]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

It is allowed in Thailand, just do a search here on the forum for more information.

I don't know what you mean with 'in other countries' BTW, in some it is allowed, in some it is not, so a reference to other countries makes IMO no sense.

Did do a search came up with nothing thats why I asked

[casualbiker]

But it says there is no learner license? I do not think even the school have the right maybe they pay the police. Same as translations there is no law about that

Maybe the school is licensed!

[manarak]

OP, just do it as everybody did it everywhere, not just in Thailand:

Find a quiet road or large car park and start the first practice there.

Should a cop come, you are unlikely to have any problems.

[thesyndicate]

OP, just do it as everybody did it everywhere, not just in Thailand:

Find a quiet road or large car park and start the first practice there.

Should a cop come, you are unlikely to have any problems.

Well as long as the land is private that can not do much. Private land has nothing to do with the police, private golf course I guess is a good place as well. They are pretty huge

[stevenl]

There was a thread about this some time ago, maybe somebody else has a better memory than I do.

Conclusion there was that it is legally allowed to do so.

[stevenl]

Found it, from this thread, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745553-does-car-insurance-cover-if-driver-has-no-licence/page-4?hl=%2Blearning+%2B%2B+%2Binsurance#entry8299303, this information:

Thai Traffic Act B.E. 2522

Title 3: Driver's License

Section 42
Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver's license. The driver must carry the driver's license and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request. This does not apply for those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.

Section 56

The owner or driver of a motor vehicle must not let anyone without a proper driver's license to drive the vehicle, except under the provisions of Section 57

Section 57
When practicing to drive a motor vehicle, the learner must be under the instruction of a driver who has had the license for that vehicle for at least 3 years.

During the driving lesson, no other person than the learner and the instructor may stay in the vehicle.

The instructor is responsible for any damage or accident during a lesson, unless it is proved that the learner refused to obey his instruction.

[HidyHo]

I do not think even the school have the right maybe they pay the police.

Not true ... my friend (who's Thai) got her license through going through a driving school that is associated with the gov. She passed both written and driving test through the school and got her license. I think she said there were few associated with the gov and picked one that was most convenient to her.

[Ace of Pop]

Bit muddled there H.H. there isn't any written test.

[casualbiker]

Bit muddled there H.H. there isn't any written test.

Generally written test refers to the non practical test. Ie the computerized question/ answer test. Not the physical driving test!

[thesyndicate]

So in my case if my friend had a license for 3 years and we are alone in the car he can let me drive but if i crash into something he will be the one who take the blame....

Found it, from this thread, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745553-does-car-insurance-cover-if-driver-has-no-licence/page-4?hl=%2Blearning+%2B%2B+%2Binsurance#entry8299303, this information:

Thai Traffic Act B.E. 2522

Title 3: Driver's License

Section 42
Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver's license. The driver must carry the driver's license and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request. This does not apply for those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.

Section 56

The owner or driver of a motor vehicle must not let anyone without a proper driver's license to drive the vehicle, except under the provisions of Section 57

Section 57
When practicing to drive a motor vehicle, the learner must be under the instruction of a driver who has had the license for that vehicle for at least 3 years.

During the driving lesson, no other person than the learner and the instructor may stay in the vehicle.

The instructor is responsible for any damage or accident during a lesson, unless it is proved that the learner refused to obey his instruction.

[Ace of Pop]

So in my case if my friend had a license for 3 years and we are alone in the car he can let me drive but if i crash into something he will be the one who take the blame....

Found it, from this thread, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745553-does-car-insurance-cover-if-driver-has-no-licence/page-4?hl=%2Blearning+%2B%2B+%2Binsurance#entry8299303, this information:

Thai Traffic Act B.E. 2522

Title 3: Driver's License

Section 42

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver's license. The driver must carry the driver's license and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request. This does not apply for those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.

Section 56

The owner or driver of a motor vehicle must not let anyone without a proper driver's license to drive the vehicle, except under the provisions of Section 57

Section 57

When practicing to drive a motor vehicle, the learner must be under the instruction of a driver who has had the license for that vehicle for at least 3 years.

During the driving lesson, no other person than the learner and the instructor may stay in the vehicle.

The instructor is responsible for any damage or accident during a lesson, unless it is proved that the learner refused to obey his instruction.

Steven, one for Tenacity.Go have a Beer.Cant believe this.

[Kwasaki]

So in my case if my friend had a license for 3 years and we are alone in the car he can let me drive but if i crash into something he will be the one who take the blame....

Found it, from this thread, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745553-does-car-insurance-cover-if-driver-has-no-licence/page-4?hl=%2Blearning+%2B%2B+%2Binsurance#entry8299303, this information:

Thai Traffic Act B.E. 2522

Title 3: Driver's License

Section 42

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver's license. The driver must carry the driver's license and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request. This does not apply for those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.

Section 56

The owner or driver of a motor vehicle must not let anyone without a proper driver's license to drive the vehicle, except under the provisions of Section 57

Section 57

When practicing to drive a motor vehicle, the learner must be under the instruction of a driver who has had the license for that vehicle for at least 3 years.

During the driving lesson, no other person than the learner and the instructor may stay in the vehicle.

The instructor is responsible for any damage or accident during a lesson, unless it is proved that the learner refused to obey his instruction.

Yes you've got it, That's what these Thai regs say.

[stevenl]

So in my case if my friend had a license for 3 years and we are alone in the car he can let me drive but if i crash into something he will be the one who take the blame....

Found it, from this thread, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/745553-does-car-insurance-cover-if-driver-has-no-licence/page-4?hl=%2Blearning+%2B%2B+%2Binsurance#entry8299303, this information:

Thai Traffic Act B.E. 2522

Title 3: Driver's License

Section 42

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle on public roads must possess an appropriate driver's license. The driver must carry the driver's license and a photocopy of the registration book and show them to competent officers upon request. This does not apply for those who are learning to drive a motor vehicle according to the provision of Section 57.

Section 56

The owner or driver of a motor vehicle must not let anyone without a proper driver's license to drive the vehicle, except under the provisions of Section 57

Section 57

When practicing to drive a motor vehicle, the learner must be under the instruction of a driver who has had the license for that vehicle for at least 3 years.

During the driving lesson, no other person than the learner and the instructor may stay in the vehicle.

The instructor is responsible for any damage or accident during a lesson, unless it is proved that the learner refused to obey his instruction.

Steven, one for Tenacity.Go have a Beer.Cant believe this.

Thanks, I did yesterday evening

[Gonsalviz]

Not as far as I'm aware. There are companies that provide driving instruction and testing .. maybe ask your friend to check. There are no provisional licensing in Thailand. People learn purely to pass the test (and that is kinda strange) go on YouTube "Thai driving test"

Or pay to pass the test.

[Gonsalviz]

So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?

It is allowed in Thailand, just do a search here on the forum for more information.

I don't know what you mean with 'in other countries' BTW, in some it is allowed, in some it is not, so a reference to other countries makes IMO no sense.

How is it legally allowed? When there is no provisional license or learners permit available?

Taken from wiki : Unlike most countries, there is no provisional or learner's licence in Thailand. Drivers who wish to obtain a driver's licence have to either learn through driving school or at their own risk for not having a driving licence.

A large portion of the driving rules in Thailand are not actually law. Many are just suggestions.

[properperson]

in a nutshell...you can't legally drive on the road until you have passed your test, so "off road" practice is the only legal way to learn...

[stevenl]

in a nutshell...you can't legally drive on the road until you have passed your test, so "off road" practice is the only legal way to learn...

Now, if you were to read this thread, especially the law I quoted here, you will see that your post is utter nonsense.

[Ace of Pop]

in a nutshell...you can't legally drive on the road until you have passed your test, so "off road" practice is the only legal way to learn...

Now, if you were to read this thread, especially the law I quoted here, you will see that your post is utter nonsense.

He failed the Eye Sight test.