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Thai driving theory test cheat sheet, in English.

A quick reference for common Thai driving-test numbers, signs, and deadlines. Skim it before a timed test, then drill anything that still feels fuzzy.

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When rules disagree

  1. 1

    Officer signals.

  2. 2

    Signs + lights.

  3. 3

    Default memory rules.

Drunk-driving cutoffs

  1. 50mg%

    Ordinary driver.

  2. 20mg%

    Novice, commercial, provisional.

Default speed limits

  1. 80 km/h

    Urban / municipality.

  2. 90 km/h

    Outside urban.

  3. 100 km/h

    Divided, with median.

  4. 120 km/h

    Designated highway, when signed.

Stop vs Give-way

  1. Full stop, then proceed when safe.

  2. Yield to traffic on the main road.

  3. At a narrow point, oncoming traffic goes first.

Halt and clear

  1. 5m

    Halt this far from a railway crossing.

  2. 3m

    No parking within this distance of a hydrant or crossing.

  3. 30m

    No overtake within this distance of a crossing, junction, or rail.

Position and visibility

  1. 25cm

    Max kerb gap when parking parallel.

  2. 30m

    Be in the left lane this far before a left turn.

  3. 60m

    Min forward visibility to overtake.

  4. 150m

    Headlights / taillights visible at night.

Admin deadlines

  1. 7d

    Vehicle colour change.

  2. 15d

    Ownership transfer.

  3. 7y

    Car / pickup / van inspection.

  4. 5y

    Motorcycle inspection.

Fines

  1. 20,000฿

    Drink driving fine cap (5k–20k) plus up to 1 year jail.

  2. 2,000฿

    Driving with an expired licence.

  3. 1,000฿

    No valid licence plus up to 1 month jail.

Seatbelts & restraints

  1. All seats

    Front and back, adults and children — belt required.

  2. Under 6yrs

    Use a TIS-approved car seat with proper harness.

  3. Under 135cm

    Seatbelt or specialised seat.

  4. 2,000฿

    Fine for not wearing a seatbelt.

Lights & visibility

  1. 100m

    Lights on so other drivers can see you from this far.

  2. High beam

    Only on dark roads with no oncoming traffic.

  3. Heavy rain

    Pull over, hazards on; don't overtake.

Emergency numbers

  1. 1669

    EMS / ambulance.

  2. 191

    Police.

  3. 199

    Fire.

  4. 1646

    Bangkok Erawan Center.

Need the painted-kerb colours and on-road markings as well? Open the road markings reference →

Now make them second nature.

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