4) Single lane traffic is so dangerous, especially up North. With slow moving
trucks carrying produce, cars will often, without concern, pull out to overtake.
Even if you are approaching them they will not stop, they will just flash their lights
to warn you they are coming through no matter what! So when you see a slow
moving truck in the distance be sure to anticipate a lunatic pulling out at you and
heading straight for you!
5) Motorbikes are in the most, accidents just waiting to happen. Time and time
again riders will blindly drive across you, ignorant as to your whereabouts or
speed. If you see a motorbike in the left hand lane be sure to expect them to
suddenly cut across you, especially where there are U-turns ahead. What
magnifies the problem, is many riders fail to use a helmet which as everyone
knows, is critical to survival!
Ther e are many other issues to be
aware about when driving in
Thailand, but the list above are
ones we know from experience, will
cause you the most problems! Add
to these situations the introduction
of alcohol, and no licence, well we
need not say anymore. If you are
driving in Thailand, PLEASE be
careful, expect the unexpected and
never think that the person ahead of
you, or heading towards you knows
what they are doing behind that
wheel or holding those handlebars!