The rules of the road in Phuket

Over the last few years Phuket has become very popular. Many go to the island to relax a bit, to wait out a harsh winter, rainy spring and autumn. Of course, those who come to the island for a long time need to take care of housing.

You can find luxury apartments near the beach in Phuket. It is possible to pick out an apartment with sea views, with pool, with garden in Phuket great choice of housing to rent. You can also choose the luxury apartments of any category (budget, premium, luxury) at the right price.

Then, if you are going to learn more about Phuket and its neighborhood, you need to decide how you will move around the island. Simy best way is to rent a car or motorbike.

Most unusual for a foreigner is left-hand driving on the road. In Phuket town on the road is dominated by scooters, and they follow the rules much less often than is customary in European countries.

The main thing to remember a few important things on the road.

• While driving you mustn't make sudden movements and maneuvers. Better to go slowly, not making sudden maneuvers. If anything, you honk and you miss the other car or a scooter forward.
• Be prepared for the fact that you can dramatically cut. Do bikes and cars.
• Be careful when you go round a parked car. The door may suddenly open and you will crash.
• It's possible that someone will suddenly go towards you. Just because it can be cut so short.
• If the car that is coming towards you podet signal, so it should miss. Who sends a signal to the first and goes.
• Turn left at the crossroads is always possible. Even under red light.
• Who goes around the ring, the main.
• The one who is moving on the main road has the advantage over those who go in the secondary.
• Overtaking on the left prohibited, but not the fact that this will not happen.
• Remember, the Thais on the roads is not so gentle as in life. This should be prepared to observe care on the road and patience.

The most common fines on the roads of Thailand is driving on the opposite lane, driving without a helmet, the lack of rights, running a red turn at a prohibited place improper Parking, which impedes the movement, lack of insurance vehicles and Parking in a prohibited place.