neverdie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Went to Vientiane not long ago for visa matter. On the way from Nongkhai to Udonthani airport, I noticed the private car driver was almost going to fall asleep while driving along the highway. We were rushing to the airport to catch our flight, so had no time to stopover for a coffee break. Tried striking a conversation with him, then asked him to turn on some music while constantly eyeing him via the front mirror. What a relief when we finally arrived at the airport safe and sound! Studies have proven that fatigued drivers respond as poorly as moderately intoxicated drivers, merely keeping the knucklehead awake is only marginally better than letting him sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Went to Vientiane not long ago for visa matter. On the way from Nongkhai to Udonthani airport, I noticed the private car driver was almost going to fall asleep while driving along the highway. We were rushing to the airport to catch our flight, so had no time to stopover for a coffee break. Tried striking a conversation with him, then asked him to turn on some music while constantly eyeing him via the front mirror. What a relief when we finally arrived at the airport safe and sound! Studies have proven that fatigued drivers respond as poorly as moderately intoxicated drivers, merely keeping the knucklehead awake is only marginally better than letting him sleep. Not really. Sleep is a guaranteed smash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpkt8 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Nowadays people whip out their smartphones the moment they're in the vehicle. From my experiences, it's a no no. I've encountered at least thrice the drivers were dozing off while driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverdie Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Went to Vientiane not long ago for visa matter. On the way from Nongkhai to Udonthani airport, I noticed the private car driver was almost going to fall asleep while driving along the highway. We were rushing to the airport to catch our flight, so had no time to stopover for a coffee break. Tried striking a conversation with him, then asked him to turn on some music while constantly eyeing him via the front mirror. What a relief when we finally arrived at the airport safe and sound! Studies have proven that fatigued drivers respond as poorly as moderately intoxicated drivers, merely keeping the knucklehead awake is only marginally better than letting him sleep.Not really. Sleep is a guaranteed smash. I said marginally 55555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Just get in and drive ....how often do you get a chance to take selfies while driving a bangkok taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I would have swapped places with him, told him to get some shut eye in the back and take over driving. Doing that would be a lot cheaper than a hire car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I would have taken over the driving and driven to the nearest place to catch another taxi. End of story. Assuming he lets you drive... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 The taxi driver just wanted baht He doesn't care about anything else Baht only If he kills someone then he won't care as long as he can walk away & earn more baht Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoiBiker Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I can just imagine the fun the police would have if they spotted a taxi with a farang behind the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Just get in and drive ....how often do you get a chance to take selfies while driving a bangkok taxiIn this case it wasn't literally a marked taxi. Also I've never driven in Thailand and never will. I doubt many drivers would allow it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 IMO the suggestion of telling the driver to move over, you'll drive is the worst suggestion of all. Why would any taxi driver trust his vehicle to some dumb foreigner (in his mind) who likely doesn't know the roads or have a clue where he's going, who claims he can drive. Ever tried to tell a drunk driver he's incapable of driving? It'll be harder than that. There's also and insurance issue for him to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goanna Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Start 'talking dirty' to the driver. Get him sexually aroused. That will keep him awake (for a while). It worked for me years ago when I was falling asleep at the wheel. Just started thinking dirty thoughts and kept driving. I'll bet he tried that. Hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Start 'talking dirty' to the driver. Get him sexually aroused. That will keep him awake (for a while). It worked for me years ago when I was falling asleep at the wheel. Just started thinking dirty thoughts and kept driving. If he's a shirt lifter As I assume you are? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahasarakhamMitch Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) I had the same experience once before and had my wife and two kids in the taxi. After realising he was really tired I told my wife to get him to stop at a large petrol station and forced him to drink a couple of M50s. After another 20 minutes I could still see he wasn't in good shape so I got him to stop. I then persuaded the wife to tell him that I was not happy and that I should drive and he can navigate. I gave him lots of smiles to save face and told him that he was working too hard. Deep down I was quite angry but I felt safer driving myself and the family then having Nigel Mansell on crack driving us. Luckily I've only had this experience once in 18 years. Edited May 26, 2016 by MahasarakhamMitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboybkk Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I had the same experience once before and had my wife and two kids in the taxi. After realising he was really tired I told my wife to get him to stop at a large petrol station and forced him to drink a couple of M50s. After another 20 minutes I could still see he wasn't in good shape so I got him to stop. I then persuaded the wife to tell him that I was not happy and that I should drive and he can navigate. I gave him lots of smiles to save face and told him that he was working too hard. Deep down I was quite angry but I felt safer driving myself and the family then having Nigel Mansell on crack driving us. Luckily I've only had this experience once in 18 years. I don't believe you No taxi driver will let you drive his cab I reckon it wasn't him asleep but you & your story is a dream Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MahasarakhamMitch Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I had the same experience once before and had my wife and two kids in the taxi. After realising he was really tired I told my wife to get him to stop at a large petrol station and forced him to drink a couple of M50s. After another 20 minutes I could still see he wasn't in good shape so I got him to stop. I then persuaded the wife to tell him that I was not happy and that I should drive and he can navigate. I gave him lots of smiles to save face and told him that he was working too hard. Deep down I was quite angry but I felt safer driving myself and the family then having Nigel Mansell on crack driving us. Luckily I've only had this experience once in 18 years. I don't believe youNo taxi driver will let you drive his cab I reckon it wasn't him asleep but you & your story is a dream Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I couldn't give s <deleted> what you think to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke000 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Jingthing Your advatar is quite hard on the eye . It sends me boss eyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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