james.d Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Hello all, Apologies, I searched but could not find a recent post on the physical driving portion to obtain a Thai driving license. I passed the theory portion today and have my driving test next week. I know its within the DLT grounds but are emergency stops required, reversing round a corner and signs in Thai to be followed etc? (I didn't see any inclines there so I imagine the hill start isn't required) I will be renting a car from them so I guess they are older manual types which I have not driven manual for many many years Could anyone let me know what to expect? Thank you for any feedback, Regards, James.d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just turn up and you will pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted October 30, 2015 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Do you not have a real driving license from your home country? No need to drive around Toy Town if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Location, location, location. If you don't tell us where then locals cannot tell you the exact layout of your nearest course. Yes there is a hill start, yes you have to reverse into a parking space, no there is no emergency stop. When you passed your theory, you didn't think it necessary to walk over to the practical area to see what they were doing? Rent the car from the examiner. Edited October 31, 2015 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) When you passed your theory, you didn't think it necessary to walk over to the practical area to see what they were doing? Not all DLTs seem to do it on a daily basis. Its the same old joke. Follow the signs, use the indicators, Stop on the hill and continue, park in a 7 (!) m booth with maximum 25 cm from the curb. Drive backward. Etc. Thats about it You could call it a "handling test", "traffic practice kindergarten for the adults". Some impressions. I don't want to litter the thread with the multitude of youtube videos about it. Open this on youtube (not embedded) and poke around for related videos: And whenever you drive on Thailand roads: think what school "tests" these drives have gone through Edited October 31, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Many Thanks for the feedback, especially the link KhunBENQ, I passed the test today in BKK (Morchit) and got 5 years +. I had an old Thai license that had expired over 3 years, that is why they did not renew it on my UK license. Thanks again James.d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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