Viewing the current nationwide traffic situation

Traffic jams are always a major issue in big cities like Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang, etc. However, by regularly updating news and observing the current traffic situation nationwide or in your area, you can easily avoid road congestion and find the safest and most efficient travel options for yourself.

Checking the current traffic situation on a computer, phone
 

Similar to how we often use Google Maps to avoid traffic congestion during peak hours. Google Maps suggests longer and more accurate routes. However, the application mentioned in this article will provide you with detailed and continuously updated traffic information rather than avoiding traffic congestion with Google Maps, or other navigation apps.

1. Viewing traffic conditions on a computer

VOV Traffic is a specialized radio channel of the Voice of Vietnam about traffic conditions nationwide. The channel broadcasts live on the frequency 91Mhz. However, please note that this is a platform for sharing real-time traffic information and continuous updates, not for viewing traffic cameras or maps.

To check the nationwide traffic situation from your computer, the central screen of your vehicle, simply access HERE

Here, the channel's reporters will continuously update traffic news on routes in Hanoi, HCM City, Mekong,... Not only that, if you encounter traffic jams, accidents, etc., while traveling, you can also send information to VOV traffic to alert others about the current traffic situation in the area you are traveling in. Using this traffic monitoring method during peak hours will prove to be very useful.

2. Check traffic conditions on iPhone, Android.

To better assist those navigating traffic, besides checking and updating traffic news on the computer, we can also check the current traffic situation right on our phones with the 'Radio Vietnam broadcasting station' app.

Because the application interface and usage of Radio Vietnam broadcasting station are identical in both versions, we will demonstrate on an Android phone here.

Step 1: Download and install the Radio Vietnam broadcasting station app on your phone.

Note: Currently, the app runs on both iPhone and Android platforms. Readers can easily access the Google Play Store or the App Store on their personal phones to download it.

Step 2: Since it's an app of the Voice of Vietnam station, it will include various channels such as VOV1, VOV2, VOV traffic, VOH,... To update traffic news, select the channel corresponding to your location. For example: VOV traffic Hanoi, VOVGT HCMC,...

Step 3: Quickly listen to and update traffic jams, crowded areas/flows

3. Check current traffic conditions in HCMC

3.1. View traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City on the computer

For those living and working in Ho Chi Minh City, you can view the traffic situation in Ho Chi Minh City on the computer HERE. The system will provide you with the map location as well as the current traffic intersections in the city.

Deeper into it, users can view the positions of speed limit signs, check cameras at intersections to see if there's congestion, and choose alternative routes.

Moreover, the map allows updating traffic conditions on all camera-equipped roadways.

And in some areas, clicking on it allows you to directly observe traffic, the vehicles involved in the traffic.

Currently, simulation driving tests have been implemented. Therefore, besides studying theory, practical tests, chip cars, you also need to review traffic situations to pass the car driving test. You can download software to simulate traffic situations for practice and mock exams.

Read more: Software simulating traffic situations

3.2. Check traffic conditions in Ho Chi Minh City on Android, iPhone.

If you don't have time to check the traffic situation in Ho Chi Minh City on your computer, your phone also provides a very good and timely solution for commuters.

- Download TTGT Ho Chi Minh City for iPhone here, Download TTGT Ho Chi Minh City for iPhone.
- Download TTGT Ho Chi Minh City for Android here, Download TTGT Ho Chi Minh City for Android.

Step 1: The TTGT Ho Chi Minh City app has a very user-friendly interface, first is the map where we can check the city's traffic situation with all features included.

Step 2: Includes traffic, cameras, traffic conditions or any alerts on the road. Here, the roads are shown in 3 colors green for safe, yellow for heavy traffic, and red for traffic congestion so that commuters know and plan alternate routes.

Step 3: Furthermore, clicking on the camera icon allows you to view the traffic situation through updated photos every 20 seconds.

Step 4: In the utility section, you'll be directed on the map to public restroom facilities, places with cameras, or places with hospitals, medical centers, or clinics.

Step 5: Here, the system will accurately inform you of the area's conditions in Ho Chi Minh City, where there are floods, traffic jams, or accidents. However, the app is still incomplete so the loading speed may be a bit slow.

Above are 2 ways to help you check the current traffic situation nationwide in general and in Ho Chi Minh City in particular. We hope that with contributions from commuters themselves, you and others can create the safest and most time-saving routes.

For those in Da Nang, you can view live traffic cameras anytime, anywhere. How to view them can be found here, instructions on how to view live traffic cameras in Da Nang with detailed guidance from us.