Chazar 8,650 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 17 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: Not defending his undertaking in the least, but it would be nice to see people stick to the left lane, i.e. unless they are overtaking. It is clear from the double yellow markings on the right lane (middle of the road) that he could not overtake on the right side. I am sure this accident wouldn't have happened if people obeyed the road rules and stayed to the left unless overtaking, e.g. two wrongs don't make a right, just a thought Frequently see idiots driving in the outside lane at 60kph with a whole queue behind them, oblivious. I agree they ALL need a massive lesson in keeping left but that would mean "not me first" and that's totally anti Thai. Sometimes you can even flash your lights behind them to move over and they KNOW your'e there but carry on or do the "I'm turning right" indicator BS and NEVER do they're just selfish (insert expletive to avoid suspension rules) Link to post Share on other sites
mikebell 13,683 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Pickups need speed limiters fitted. After minibus drivers, pickup drivers display the most disregard for human safety. One roared past me yesterday, on the inside, cut across two lanes, belching black smoke at over 100 clicks ph. The engines are too powerful for their use. Link to post Share on other sites
jacko45k 17,728 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 14 hours ago, jaiyen said: Did you notice that the truck that crashed indicated both times he changed lanes ?? Give him a tiny bit of credit !! More a get out of my way indication! Link to post Share on other sites
Tomahawk21 370 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 18 hours ago, jacko45k said: I agree completely. Som Nam Nah! We have all seen similar driving frequently. only a matter of time before many more Thai drivers do the same thing or worse. Link to post Share on other sites
stanleycoin 8,543 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 What a thick git. Som Nam Na. The usual behaviour on the roads here. Get out the way, i'm more important than you. Link to post Share on other sites
4MyEgo 15,273 Posted June 27, 2019 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Chazar said: they're just selfish (insert expletive to avoid suspension rules) That and they don't go for a driving test with an instructor before getting their license to see if they are fit to drive, but then again, that would be a waste of time because money buys people here, so we just have to out maneuver them with our western world experience when it comes to driving and hope for the best. Link to post Share on other sites
hotchilli 17,486 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 18 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: I am sure this accident wouldn't have happened if people obeyed the road rules and stayed to the left unless overtaking, e.g. two wrongs don't make a right, just a thought Or if the left hand lane was cleared of sand/gravel/debris which made the lane usable? Link to post Share on other sites
Fred white 1,179 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Wasn't he over taking (passing) Link to post Share on other sites
essox essox 2,499 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 20 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: Not defending his undertaking in the least, but it would be nice to see people stick to the left lane, i.e. unless they are overtaking. It is clear from the double yellow markings on the right lane (middle of the road) that he could not overtake on the right side. I am sure this accident wouldn't have happened if people obeyed the road rules and stayed to the left unless overtaking, e.g. two wrongs don't make a right, just a thought very true....BUT IS IS ILLEGAL to undertake in this country.....but who enforces the laws here....NO ONE....!!! who obets the law of NO undertaking NO ONE ....I do because I KNOW the law.... Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 23,162 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 22 hours ago, darksidedog said: Very appropriate use of the phrase, because he is a complete idiot who did indeed thoroughly deserve what he got. You'd like to think that the Thai folk commenting would learn from it too, because there is much driving of such a stupid nature all over the country daily. What's to learn? They know it's bad and on the internet they can anonymously comment as such. Say as much face to face and in public? Not a bloody chance. Embrace the culture where the keyboard is the internet equivalent of the dark tint on your car windows. PS. They don't need telling by uppity farangs either. Anonymously or otherwise. Link to post Share on other sites
LennyW 6,731 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 58 minutes ago, essox essox said: very true....BUT IS IS ILLEGAL to undertake in this country.....but who enforces the laws here....NO ONE....!!! who obets the law of NO undertaking NO ONE ....I do because I KNOW the law.... Actually is not illegal in Thailand to undertake under certain condition. The law states that as long as the road has two or more lanes going in the same direction it is allowable to pass on the left (undertake). Section 45 (400-1000B)[No driver shall overtake another vehicle from the left-side unless:a. the vehicle to be overtaken is making a right turn or has given a signal that he is going to make a right turnb. the roadway is arranged with two or more traffic lanes in the same direction.] Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 23,162 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 21 hours ago, Alan Michael said: Why didn't the filming car and the car in front stop? Because they don't have to. Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 23,162 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 21 hours ago, ianezy0 said: Yep, I would stop for anyone to see how they are and give help if necessary. Does this make me a bad person? No, just foolhardy. PS. This isn't Kansas BTW. Link to post Share on other sites
Myran 2,112 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 And as usual, the overtaking brigade is out in full force, peddling their nonsens about staying in the left lane unless you're overtaking. You're not allowed to push your car to the limit just because you're in the right lane. If I'm driving at the speed limit, there's not issue whatsoever with me driving in the right lane. Link to post Share on other sites
LennyW 6,731 Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, Myran said: And as usual, the overtaking brigade is out in full force, peddling their nonsens about staying in the left lane unless you're overtaking. You're not allowed to push your car to the limit just because you're in the right lane. If I'm driving at the speed limit, there's not issue whatsoever with me driving in the right lane. Oh but there is.... Section 34 (500B)[If the road is divided into two or more traffic lanes in the same direction, the driver shall keep to the outermost left-hand side lane. If the outermost left-hand side lane is a bus lane, the driver shall keep close to the bus lane. Except following situations:a. there is obstruction on the roadb. the road is prescribed as one-wayc. it is necessary to enter the correct lane upon approaching a junctiond. when overtaking another vehiclee. when driving faster than vehicles in the left-hand side lane. Link to post Share on other sites
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