matta330 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Why are Thai drivers so lane adverse? If a car is in the left hand lane, and a driver wants to pass in the center lane, they take half of the right lane. Or just drive between lanes for kilometers at a time.. And I still don't get why they insist on backing into parking spaces. Any serious explanations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Regarding the hogging of multiple lanes/driving on the line between two lanes, it's just poor driving habits....Thais have so many poor drivnig habits to including tailgating, infrequent use of turn signals, etc. These habits exist because of little driver training and probably most importantly little to no traffice law enforcement other than at checkpoints where drivers turn into angels. And watch out of all motorcycles as they are by far the most dangerous thing on Thai roads....motocycles represent approx 80% of the deaths and injuring on Thai roads. When driving Thai courtesy like seen in their homes goes out the window....it's now Mr Hyde behind the wheel, not Dr Jekyll. Regarding the backing into parking spaces, I really don't see any difference between backing in and driving in. Kinda like how about half the world drives on the left side and half on the right side. Plus how the packing lines are aligned makes a huge difference in whether people back in or drive in....if the parking lines are angled they'll drive in...but if the lines are straight out they almost always back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Regarding the hogging of multiple lanes/driving on the line between two lanes, it's just poor driving habits....Thais have so many poor drivnig habits to including tailgating, infrequent use of turn signals, etc. These habits exist because of little driver training and probably most importantly little to no traffice law enforcement other than at checkpoints where drivers turn into angels. And watch out of all motorcycles as they are by far the most dangerous thing on Thai roads....motocycles represent approx 80% of the deaths and injuring on Thai roads. When driving Thai courtesy like seen in their homes goes out the window....it's now Mr Hyde behind the wheel, not Dr Jekyll. Regarding the backing into parking spaces, I really don't see any difference between backing in and driving in. Kinda like how about half the world drives on the left side and half on the right side. Plus how the packing lines are aligned makes a huge difference in whether people back in or drive in....if the parking lines are angled they'll drive in...but if the lines are straight out they almost always back in. Never really noticed that about the parking bay lines before....but its true, i do that as well...hahaha. I was waiting for a thai driver to reverse into a space a while back, he must have had 4 or 5 attempts at it, with a smallish car...i parked a few spaces away, straight in first time, in a Pajero. How about the guy in the middle lane, suddenly wants to turn right...whoosh, not a care in the world... or the motorbike coming steaming up the road the wrong way, flashing his lights for you to get out of HIS way...don't you just love 'em? 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Would depend on the setup of the parking lanes. Some are better to backup in, some forward. And in my experience it is generally done the easiest way. regarding taking more space than necessary for overtaking, I think a lack of spacial awareness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Twoccer Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Is reversing into a parking space incorrect, then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saraphee Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I like to drive into a parking slot, and reverse out. On the grounds that there's more room for maneuver that way. On the other hand it's more difficult to see what the clowns are up to if you're reversing out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Reversing into car parks makes perfect sense to me. When you arrive and stop at a carpark, it's you that's now dictating the flow of traffic around it. When you try to get out of a carpark, it's the traffic that's now dictating your movements. Seems logical to do the manoeuvre with the lowest visibility when you're in control of the traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 ^^^ Agree 100%. Much safer to back in. And MUCH safer to drive out, where you have all the visibility you need. Huge blind spots trying to back out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pib Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I've got two small scratches/dings on my vehicle...both on the rear bumper, both occurred while backing and hitting something unseen. And whenever I backup, I backup no further than I absolutely have to in order to leave. And most Thais will continue to squeeze by you when they see you backing out (especially durn motorcycles)..they just can't wait a few extra seconds in giving you time and space to complete your backing out--unless they want your parking space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matta330 Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 I guess I got spoiled in the US by never having to back in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Is reversing into a parking space incorrect, then? If a Thai is doing it, it probably is to many ThaiVisa members. They can't adapt so expect the Thai's to change instead. Edited April 19, 2016 by Broken Record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 You just haven't been here long enough to know that they do not follow rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Reversing into car parks makes perfect sense to me. When you arrive and stop at a carpark, it's you that's now dictating the flow of traffic around it. When you try to get out of a carpark, it's the traffic that's now dictating your movements. Seems logical to do the manoeuvre with the lowest visibility when you're in control of the traffic Except that Thais can't drive or park. Parking is wherever they happen to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Reversing into car parks makes perfect sense to me. When you arrive and stop at a carpark, it's you that's now dictating the flow of traffic around it. When you try to get out of a carpark, it's the traffic that's now dictating your movements. Seems logical to do the manoeuvre with the lowest visibility when you're in control of the traffic Except that Thais can't drive or park. Parking is wherever they happen to stop. What a load of rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luk AJ Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Reversing into car parks makes perfect sense to me. When you arrive and stop at a carpark, it's you that's now dictating the flow of traffic around it. When you try to get out of a carpark, it's the traffic that's now dictating your movements. Seems logical to do the manoeuvre with the lowest visibility when you're in control of the traffic Correct and in my case (probably many others to) I have to reverse or I would damage my front spoiler on the concrete stoppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Parking? Thais don't park. They just stop driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I always thought it's much easier to drive into a small space (a parking lot) and reverse out into a large space. It seems crazy to reverse into a small space (which takes thais much longer) and also risk clipping your car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Thailand like most foreign countries is different. While we should always do what the Romans do. The old adage still has merit. Relax, feel the sun and look at palm tress. Forget all the other stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I always thought it's much easier to drive into a small space (a parking lot) and reverse out into a large space. It seems crazy to reverse into a small space (which takes thais much longer) and also risk clipping your car. Very true. Thais back into parking spaces at supermarkets then have to unload their trolley & carry the bags to the boot scratching the car parked next to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I always thought it's much easier to drive into a small space (a parking lot) and reverse out into a large space. It seems crazy to reverse into a small space (which takes thais much longer) and also risk clipping your car. Very true. Thais back into parking spaces at supermarkets then have to unload their trolley & carry the bags to the boot scratching the car parked next to them. Whereas Farangs just snap their fingers and the shopping appears magically inside the car, Iv'e heard that some can do it at the checkout, no trolly needed for those magical Farangs. Why can't these Thai's be as wonderful as we are ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomtomtom69 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Regarding the hogging of multiple lanes/driving on the line between two lanes, it's just poor driving habits....Thais have so many poor drivnig habits to including tailgating, infrequent use of turn signals, etc. These habits exist because of little driver training and probably most importantly little to no traffice law enforcement other than at checkpoints where drivers turn into angels. And watch out of all motorcycles as they are by far the most dangerous thing on Thai roads....motocycles represent approx 80% of the deaths and injuring on Thai roads. When driving Thai courtesy like seen in their homes goes out the window....it's now Mr Hyde behind the wheel, not Dr Jekyll. Regarding the backing into parking spaces, I really don't see any difference between backing in and driving in. Kinda like how about half the world drives on the left side and half on the right side. Plus how the packing lines are aligned makes a huge difference in whether people back in or drive in....if the parking lines are angled they'll drive in...but if the lines are straight out they almost always back in. Nothing wrong with backing into a parking space. I do it all the time. As you say, it depends if the lines are straight, which they are most of the time except at Tesco Lotus parking lots, which are angled. Makes it much easier than backing out, once the time comes to leave. I can't imagine anyone driving into a parking space at a mall where you have straight lines, only to have to back out afterwards - last time I did this in Phnom Penh where the parking spaces are so narrow, you can barely get out, I almost wasn't able to make it out after being blocked by a car parked in the row behind me, and 2 cars on either side of me. Took a lot of back and forth before I made it out. Many Thai parking garages (mostly at hotels) are also equally poorly designed whereas the ones at shopping malls usually have sufficient space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Is reversing into a parking space incorrect, then? Nah depends what your doing, backing into some supermarkets is daft if you want to unload a trolley into the rear of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Is reversing into a parking space incorrect, then? No. It's correct. It's easier to get into narrow parking bays when reversing and it's safer as you already command the space in front of it so are less likely to be driven into by some idiot paying more attention to their phone or evil spawn jumping around in the front seat than what her car is doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMGImInPattaya Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Reverse in parking provides for much safer egress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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