Everything that goes beyond makeshift aid when pulling another vehicle is understood as towing and must be approved by the authorities. In principle, an operational motor vehicle may not be operated as a type of trailer. The driver of the towing vehicle needs a trailer driver’s license for the corresponding vehicle class. Anyone who wants to drive the towed vehicle needs the driver’s license required for the towed vehicle.

What Is Vehicle Towing?

When towing a car a non-startable car is pulled by another vehicle until the engine starts. Therefore, it is a particular case of towing. Every driver needs a driver’s license for the vehicle he is driving. Note that automatic vehicles cannot be towed. Even with cars with catalytic converters, towing the vehicle is not necessarily advisable. In the event of several unsuccessful attempts, the catalytic converter can be damaged by unburned fuel. When a car is being towed in, the driver of the towed car must press the clutch as soon as the engine starts and signal the helper.

What else you need to know in the event of a car breakdown – even if the vehicle does not have to be towed – you can find here. Check here to learn more (เรียนรู้เพิ่ม which is the term in Thai)

The Essentials In Brief:

Under the towing of a car refers to drawing an inoperable vehicle as part of the emergency assistance. You should pay attention to the following things when towing:

• It is best to use a tow bar on cars with engine failures to avoid a rear-end collision.
• Maintain a distance of no more than 5 meters between the two vehicles.
• A red flag must be attached to the center of the tow rope or the bar.
• The hazard warning lights must be switched on both vehicles.
• When using a tow rope, make sure that it is kept taut at all times.