VocalNeal Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Daffy D said: Yea! I did that but missed one of the markers at the back that I ran into. They had a whole lot of blue poles sticking up marking out various obstacles and I latched onto the wrong one and went back too far. The purpose of that bit of the test is to make sure Mrs. Somchai does not scratch the HiSo Mercedes's when she parks. Edited February 16, 2020 by VocalNeal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 13 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: OT a bit as this is about cars but one should adjust the left hand mirror so it points down and one can see perfectly the yellow line and the curb. Easy to get the distance correct. Parking on a yellow line? Naughty, naughty! But I agree with the mirror trick. Electrically adjustable mirrors are great. I'd never have car without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: But I agree with the mirror trick. Electrically adjustable mirrors are great. I'd never have car without them. Automatically adjusts when reverse is engaged on some cars. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted February 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, CGW said: Automatically adjusts when reverse is engaged on some cars. ???? Not on the ones I can afford. ???? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 If you can't pass a ridiculous thai driving test you'd better walk or take a motorbike taxi. Who cannot stay on the line at low speed with his bike is a danger to himself and others. I see tumbling farang on their Honda Waves daily and ask myself how they survive the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, CGW said: my advice would be to use your knees as balance, ...on a Honda wave, Click or similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, CharlieH said: The following is provided for information purposes of discussion and interest and is not recommended nor condoned. Case1: Never taken a test, stopped twice in 15 yrs and paid 200 baht fine on each occasion for no licence. Succesfully claimed on insurance with no licence as was never asked about it. Case2: Never had a Thai licence, always produced a UK car licence and never questioned just waived on. Also made a claim with no issues. Case3: Never attended for tests, paid 1000 baht collected both car and bike licence the next day. Once again, inconsistencies and variations in province and places. The wonder of Thailand, like the preverbial box of chocolates, you never know what ya gonna get ! Right then' My situation been here 21 years got valid UK driving licence but photo expired No Thai DL a few years ago i was going to cross the palms of the instructor to buy one but i was called away on contract came back forgot all about it I feel i now need to get one and would prefer to USE CASE 3 above as the model Advice please Edited February 16, 2020 by poohy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Vacuum said: ...on a Honda wave, Click or similar? Improvise! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 13 hours ago, VocalNeal said: I don't remember any camelback beam but mine was in Bangkok. I failed the first time as she said I didn't signal for a right-hand turn which I did but cancelled it as soon as I turned but she wasn't looking So you must exaggerate everything. So the OP must thrash around on the ground like a felled EPL ballet dancer if he comes off the 'balanced beam' next time? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, CGW said: Improvise! ???? Yes I guess someone with extra long arms, could sit far back on the seat and then use his knees on the front part of the seat. 555 Edit: keeping his feets on the passenger rests should also make the trick. Edited February 16, 2020 by Vacuum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recom273 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 There is some good advice here. Just get find a white line or joint in a concrete road and just keep ploughing back and forth until it’s second nature, there is no need to do this slow, just look to the end of the beam and go for it, when you slow down you will lose balance. The trick with the back brake is good if you can do it. Also, exaggerate everything, I nearly failed because I didn’t put my foot down and count to 5 before making the turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 32 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Yes I guess someone with extra long arms, could sit far back on the seat and then use his knees on the front part of the seat. 555 You fail to understand what I am suggesting, 555 Knee out, aid balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinnock Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 As others have mentioned, drag the back break and look where you want to go. A Wave/Supercub/Fin small motorcycle is easier than using a scooter as you can use your foot to apply rear break, then give it some revs. I did my Advanced years ago in UK and the instructor showed me how dragging the rear break helped with bike stability, then just look where you want to go. After years of commuting in Bangkok I'm now a Zen Master at slow riding. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 37 minutes ago, CGW said: You fail to understand what I am suggesting, 555 Knee out, aid balance? I do understand, just joshing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Kinnock said: I did my Advanced years ago in UK and the instructor showed me how dragging the rear break helped with bike stability, then just look where you want to go Brings back a few memories, well over forty years since I did my advanced, foot on the rear brake keeps the front end planted if I recall! Some of the top "GP" riders use a thumb operated rear brake, that would be interesting to learn in my advanced years! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted February 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 16, 2020 Maintain speed, look straight ahead and keep your legs spread for stability. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVENKEEL Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 (edited) On 2/15/2020 at 12:41 PM, papa al said: Look past the beam. Don't go slow. That's just it, can't go fast. Has to be a crawl. Don't look down as you said, look to the end of beam and keeping legs tucked in also helps. Edited February 16, 2020 by EVENKEEL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I failed that test on the first two attempts as well. I went back home and set up a course on a large flat cement area, marking the area off with some leftover bricks. I then practiced and practiced and practiced. When I went back for the test three days later, I failed on the first attempt. I went again for a second and final try. I gave the bike a bit more throttle and passed. The crowd and attendants all gave me a robust ovation, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibukid Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 probably save your life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrum Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 1:12 PM, Daffy D said: I have never owned a bike so not very good on them. While taking the car test thought while I'm here will go for the bike test also. When it came for the plank test I was sure I was going to fail so I just kept my eye on the front wheel on the plank and went fast, was going too fast to slip off the plank, couple of seconds and it was over, and I passed. Embarrassingly, though I'd been driving all kinds of vehicle since my teens I fail the car test While parallel parking I failed to see one of the markers and got it wrong. No problem sailed through the next day. To properly pass the plank test, you are supposed to stay on the plank, while moving from one end to the other, for 10 seconds. I failed repeatedly because I went too fast. I imagine the test is for upcountry klong crossing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSFISM Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 My stepdaughter failed for car test in Amnat Charoen. Could return every three days for 90 days. After that would need to retest all from beginning. "Assume" same would apply for motorcycle. I did my motorcycle test on my HD 2002 Softail Heritage. DL test man said first he had seen test done on big bike. The test "balance beam" is 15 mtr long x 30 cm wide. I practiced on 20 mtr x 20 cm before taking test. The swerve test is cones spaced 5 mtr. I practiced set at 4 mtr. Tires on the Heritage are 130 front x 150 rear. So one bobble and ya off. I also pratxide staying on the sid white shoulder stripe at the motorcycle lane. Some are thich paint so raised a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbieoldie Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 Wow, what a community forum. And out of probably 40 replies only the HUN was took a swipe.....quite a good ratio for a forum. I really appreciate all the comments. To answer the suggestion that I am a risk to myself and all around me, I can easily travel in straight line when going between other vehicles, and can easily stay in one line when at full cruise. This test is more about the perception of being forced to stay on a slightly raised "berm" and each one of us process this sort of thing slightly differently. But to update I went last night to the course SE of town to practice. The course was unlocked, but they were allowing employees to run the course for simple training. So he would not allow me to use the raised berm to practice. I did however pace it off. 20 paces of which in my case is right at 60 feet. It is also apparently right at 12" wide. It is only about an inch raised. Just offering this to anyone who wondered, as I did. I may try once more then go the agent route. But allow me to add a bit to the forum. If you go to this link http://thaidriving.info/ this fellow has on the upper righthand corner of the first page a red link to view the actual text in three separate parts. And let me tell you it is absolutely spot on. I feel certain you could simply review his "questions" and ace the exam. Thanks all for your gracious input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Might be a blessing in disguise. Average 65 people a day die on the roads in Thailand and 48 of the 65 died on a motorbike. Wear a helmet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 22 minutes ago, newbieoldie said: Wow, what a community forum. And out of probably 40 replies only the HUN was took a swipe.....quite a good ratio for a forum. I really appreciate all the comments. To answer the suggestion that I am a risk to myself and all around me, I can easily travel in straight line when going between other vehicles, and can easily stay in one line when at full cruise. This test is more about the perception of being forced to stay on a slightly raised "berm" and each one of us process this sort of thing slightly differently. But to update I went last night to the course SE of town to practice. The course was unlocked, but they were allowing employees to run the course for simple training. So he would not allow me to use the raised berm to practice. I did however pace it off. 20 paces of which in my case is right at 60 feet. It is also apparently right at 12" wide. It is only about an inch raised. Just offering this to anyone who wondered, as I did. I may try once more then go the agent route. But allow me to add a bit to the forum. If you go to this link http://thaidriving.info/ this fellow has on the upper righthand corner of the first page a red link to view the actual text in three separate parts. And let me tell you it is absolutely spot on. I feel certain you could simply review his "questions" and ace the exam. Thanks all for your gracious input I took the theory tests for both motorcycle (about 9 years ago) and car (September 2019) in Thai language because some of the answers to the English language test are known to be wrong. Passed both. As to practical, I slipped of the beam on the motorcycle test the first time round, but they let me do a second run, which I handled okay. Took the course at AP Honda, followed by the tests and then took the paperwork to the Land Transport Department on Sukhumvit and picked up the license. For car, I took the tests at a driving school, then took the paperwork to the same LTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemonjelly Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 If you’re riding a bike with gears (Honda wave etc), it’s easier to keep a low speed in 2nd gear, 1st gear is too jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 12:42 PM, Liverpudlian said: They were hoping for a back hander my dear fellow ! Maybe the gf paid something and didn't tell him so he could save face ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Centrum said: I imagine the test is for upcountry klong crossing skills no, it is actually so see if you can control a bike at slow speed. Before I bought my big bike (Honda 1300cc) I asked the shop owner who is a real big bike professional rider about the move from small bike to big ones. His reply was: If you can control a bike on a very slow ride - you can control it in any situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurtf Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 As an ex motorcycle safety instructor, I am surprised Anyone in Thailand can pass a motorcycle driving test. But then again I'm sure the test here is much much easier than the final test I gave my students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 3:41 AM, papa al said: Look past the beam. Don't go slow. When I tested there was a time that needed to be exceeded. I needed to go very slow as the tester used a stopwatch. I was told to redo it three times before I did it slow enough. Never fell off but had to go extremely slowly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 would have expected the 'plank' test, have surface painted grey, and have 'ladder' lines such as to simulate a footpath! - might as well make it look as real to life as possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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