During my time driving in Thailand, I noticed several significant factors:
- Tailgating: Many drivers follow closely behind the vehicle in front of them, increasing the risk of rear-end collisions.
- Fast Motorbikes: Motorcyclists often move swiftly through traffic, many without helmets.
- Steady Traffic: Traffic flow is heavy with a steady stream of vehicles.
- Mixed Traffic: A wide variety and types of vehicles share the road compared to back home.
Tailgating is particularly concerning. Research shows that following another vehicle within 2 seconds increases the risk of accidents. I suggest 2 should be your minimum. In fact i strongly suggest 5 seconds to eliminate all issues. It’s the time you need when trouble comes. Try 5 and see what you think.
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- I wondered about the TUK TUK’s and their risk level.
- I also wondered about the motorbike crash rates because I saw so many bikes with people not wearing helmets.
- I WILL ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS IN FUTURE THAILAND POSTS 🙂
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