This is the terrifying moment a motorcyclist narrowly avoided being hit by an oncoming car after suddenly changing its lane.<br /><br />The rider pulled out from the slow lane used by bikers on the far left without indicating, looking over his shoulder or checking his mirrors.<br /><br />Dashcam footage shows how the rider was heading towards a gap in the motorway to make a u-turn in Surat Thani, southern Thailand, on December 28.<br /><br />Approaching driver Kom Cheongthong was unable to slow down in time and had to swerve at the last moment to avoid smashing into the motorcyclist.<br /><br />Kom's vehicle clipped the rider who was knocked onto the ground but picked himself up without suffering any serious injuries - despite not wearing a helmet.<br /><br />Kom said: ''I was driving back home as usual but the motorcycle rider didn't me approaching.<br /><br />"Fortunately, the rider was not harmed that much. One of his collarbones was fractured, and I helped him with medical expenses."<br /><br />Kom said he settled the situation amicably with the rider, who accepted his part in causing the accident. <br /><br />The driver paid around 3,000 baht (75GBP) in medical costs and there was no involvement with insurance companies or police.
