October 28, 201411 yr 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?
October 28, 201411 yr As long as the driver has a valid license then they can drive on the roads! Your friend has a valid license from where?
October 28, 201411 yr 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! .
October 28, 201411 yr Author 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
October 28, 201411 yr Well. Strictly speaking you would be breaking the law. Just find somewhere very quiet and you should have no problems!
October 28, 201411 yr Author So there is no law that allows practice driving like in other countries?
October 28, 201411 yr 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"
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr Author 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
October 28, 201411 yr Author 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
October 28, 201411 yr 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!
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr Author 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
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr Popular Post 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 42Anyone 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 57Section 57When 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.
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 28, 201411 yr 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!
October 28, 201411 yr Author 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 42Anyone 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 57Section 57When 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.
October 28, 201411 yr 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.
October 29, 201411 yr 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.
October 29, 201411 yr 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
October 29, 201411 yr 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.
October 29, 201411 yr 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.
October 29, 201411 yr 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...
October 30, 201411 yr 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.
October 30, 201411 yr 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.
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