Tips on Safely Driving Your Car Hire in Thailand

Author: Eamonn Turleybr
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Many articles warn of the dangers of driving in South Africa, but Thailand too can be dangerous albeit for a different reason. In South Africa the main concern is car jacking, whilst in Thailand it is the dangers if driving on overcrowded roads, particularly in and around Bangkok.

So if you intend on hiring a car and driving in and around Bangkok please be aware of motorcycles, which will often be coming in the wrong direction in the cycle lanes on the left hand side, so be warned if turning right a junction check for motorcycles coming the same direction that you are about to turn into.

Safe Driving in Thaiand Tip: When driving your hire car in Thailand if a car flashes its light it means beware i am not stopping so do not pull out.

Also be aware of Pickups then tend to equate to the works van so they do travel at speed with little or no concern for the rules of the road, they can be quite intimidating when you see them approaching in your rear view mirror only swerving at the last second to the free lane to the left or right. Yes it seems you may pass other motorists on the inside or outside lanes.

Safe Driving in Thaiand Tip: Before driving off in your hire car check ensure your are familiar with instrument layout.

The U turns is another highly dangerous maneuver and you should keep these to a minimum, however if you have to do a U turn take your time and ensure the gap in the traffic is enough to allow to execute the turn, if you see a Car coming in your direction in distance do note that the car has probably just left traffic lights and is accelerating and will not slow down just because your doing a U turn ahead.

Safe Driving in Thaiand Tip: When driving your hire car in Thailand also give way and take your time even if other people toot their horn better slow and safe.

It is possible to drive safely but never speed and also give full attention to the task of driving and also ensure you rent your car through one of the reputable companies that provide full insurance we also high advise taking out travel insurance as extra cover

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