Top 15 Risky Behaviors That Vietnamese Still Engage in Daily

Many Vietnamese often perceive helmets as an inconvenience, spoiling the aesthetic appeal when going out. However, it's not coincidental that the government has implemented laws requiring everyone to wear helmets when participating in traffic.

People frequently tend to neglect wearing helmets when traveling short distances, especially children - the most vulnerable group. They are often overlooked by parents with the assumption that 'they are small, why bother with helmets.' Remember, a helmet is a safety protection tool, and everyone, regardless of age, needs to wear a helmet when participating in traffic on the road.

In order to recruit employees without incurring high costs, some employers choose young individuals who are not of working age and do not have qualifications. This is truly dangerous because trucks are large and cumbersome while moving, and Vietnamese roads are narrow with many motorcycles. If drivers lack skills and experience, it is very easy to cause serious accidents.

Owners of businesses, enterprises, grocery stores, etc., always need drivers to transport their goods. Sometimes they hire individuals who have not undergone any driving training, do not have a driver's license... Overall, these actions pose a very high safety risk.

In recent years, the influx of immigrants from provinces to big cities has increased dramatically, causing a sudden surge in traffic volume. While the government has not had time to expand new roads, traffic jams during peak hours are a common occurrence.

To save waiting time, many people choose to drive into the lanes of cars because they are spacious and open. However, this is an extremely dangerous act because the permissible speed of cars and trucks is very high. If a motorcycle suddenly appears or an incident occurs, it is difficult for large vehicles to stop at a close distance, leading to imminent dangerous accidents.

Traffic lights in Vietnam are numerous, so most street vendors take advantage of the time when people on the road stop at red lights to conduct their business. Not only selling goods extensively on all sidewalks, but businesses also spill onto the road, making traffic difficult and prone to dangerous accidents during peak hours for both sellers and traffic controllers.

At markets, people not only occupy sidewalks but also blatantly occupy the road surface and shoulders as display and sales areas. Moreover, the situation of encroaching on the road as a place to watch over parked vehicles is dangerous and unfair to people participating in traffic.

Currently, on the roads of Vietnam, banners with the slogan 'No running red lights. One minute late, a lifetime of regret' are hung prominently. Traffic lights are introduced as a signal to organize order on the road. This helps drivers control their speed as well as their designated lane, limiting traffic jams and accidents.

Individuals who run red lights often make it difficult for those on the allowed lane to timely assess the situation, leading to unwanted incidents. Additionally, running red lights poses a danger to pedestrians crossing the street.

Households along rivers and canals often have the habit of disposing of domestic waste into the river to save time... dumping garbage. Despite numerous times local authorities have dredged the riverbed, the overall situation remains grim with waste covering the water surface.

Indiscriminate dumping pollutes the environment and is a dangerously infectious source, yet many fail to realize that their actions not only impact the water source but also pose a serious threat to their own and their family's health.

Recently, counterfeit and fake products have flooded the Vietnamese market, causing concern and fear among consumers. Besides holding foreign manufacturers accountable for using chemicals and deceiving consumers, it is crucial to alert businessmen who prioritize profit over importing low-quality goods for public consumption.

Selling fake, counterfeit, and low-quality goods is not only a violation of business ethics but also significantly affects health and can lead to the spread of diseases within the community.

Due to the mindset of 'just driving the wrong way for a short distance,' many severe accidents have occurred. Some people, out of laziness, cut a little across the median strip and blatantly drive the wrong way to save fuel and time.

Driving against traffic makes it challenging for oncoming traffic to control speed and avoid accidents in situations of heavy traffic or unexpected incidents. Please follow the designated lanes when participating in traffic to reduce the risk of severe accidents.

Many foreigners, when they come to Vietnam, are very apprehensive about crossing the road due to the overwhelming traffic, and almost all Vietnamese do not adhere to the prescribed markings. During the rush hours, many workers in industrial zones casually step over the median of the truck lane to cross the road... faster than walking a stretch down to the designated pedestrian crossing.

The pedestrian bridges built on major highways have become a spot for exercise for the elderly because almost no one finds it interesting to cross the road using these bridges. The speed of trucks is very high, so casually crossing the road anywhere by the Vietnamese is extremely perilous.

In an era where information technology is increasingly advancing, it is natural for everyone to own multiple mobile devices. However, engaging in traffic while using a phone poses a constant danger.

Trying to focus on the phone screen or a conversation will make the driver lose control of the surrounding traffic situation, leading to sudden steering reactions upon hearing the horn signals of large vehicles. This can result in dangerous accidents for oneself and those nearby.

Controlling a motorbike with a 'wheelie' involves riding with only the rear wheel. This style of riding is adopted by a portion of the Vietnamese population, predominantly young adults.

The practice of riding in a 'wheelie' not only violates road traffic laws, posing dangers to the rider, but also instills fear and danger for other road participants. Therefore, young individuals should have proper thoughts and actions when participating in traffic to avoid the 'wheelie' situation.

In a society with various livelihoods, there are people working as state officials, bankers, salespersons, market-goers, scrap collectors, and among them are those engaging in an extremely perilous job - 'bomb disposal'.

Individuals involved in collecting scrap, scavenging in abandoned areas, dig and search deep underground for leftover bombs from the war against the US to salvage metal parts for selling. They 'disarm bombs' to extract valuable metals for income. Just hearing the term 'bomb disposal' can be frightening, right?

Allowing children to drive adult vehicles is an exceedingly dangerous act for both the child and those around, leading to numerous serious accidents recently.

Adults letting children sit in the driver's seat and operate vehicles on their behalf, including motorcycles and even cars, indicates a lack of awareness of legal regulations and the potential dangers involved. Allowing children to drive poses a risk to their lives even with a slight mistake.

Not only letting children sit in the front and control the vehicle, but many parents also casually hand over the motorcycle keys to their children, letting them use it without adult supervision. All of these actions violate road traffic laws and pose a danger to road participants.

Riding a motorcycle with both hands off is an extremely dangerous driving style, not only for the rider but also perilous for those participating in traffic. This is a violation of the Road Traffic Law, yet some people still casually engage in it.

Not only riding with both hands off, but some individuals also stand up on the motorcycle seat while it is still moving. There are even riders who use their feet to control the motorcycle... Such behaviors need to be strictly addressed to avoid causing irritation and danger to road participants.