Buzz
1. Slow Down When Approaching Traffic Lights
2. Pay Attention to Traffic Signals
In smaller intersections, it's common to see vehicles running a red light. Therefore, it's best to wait until the second second of the green light before moving to avoid collisions with vehicles running a red light from the other side. When accidents occur, it’s often difficult to determine who is at fault. The safest approach is to prioritize your safety first; waiting an extra second won't cause any issues, but rushing even by a second could lead to problems. Do not run a yellow light
For those of you who have the habit of running a yellow light, this is very dangerous. When you run a yellow light, you tend to accelerate, and if you encounter a vehicle speeding from the opposite side when the light turns green, it could be very dangerous. Not to mention, driving this way often leads to traffic congestion. The best course of action is to follow the traffic signals strictly.
3. Never Cut in Front of Cars, Keep Away from Car Doors When the Vehicle is Stopped, Parked, or Stationary
If you have the habit of cutting in front of cars, I strongly advise you to break this habit, as it is extremely dangerous. In my experience, those who frequently cut in front of cars have a much higher risk of falling. Not to mention, there’s also the risk of being hit by a car running over you.
When approaching cars that are stopped ahead of you, always keep a safe distance from their doors. Many people don't check their surroundings when opening their car doors, which can lead to collisions with vehicles behind them, causing accidents and falls. In unfortunate cases, the vehicle behind may even run over you. Sadly, there have been too many tragic fatalities due to such situations.
4. Never Attempt to Overtake a Bus
5. Say No to Alcohol When Participating in Traffic
6. Keep a Steady Hand on the Handlebars When Encountering Street Races
If you hear the loud sound of a motorcycle exhaust or the noise of a speeding bike approaching from behind, it’s important to keep a firm grip on the handlebars and maintain a steady speed. Avoid pulling over to the side of the road, as this can be very dangerous. Generally, riders have the tendency to pull over when they hear fast-moving vehicles behind them, but this can cause accidents if the fast vehicle doesn’t have time to react.
It’s important to let the bike behind you avoid you, rather than trying to avoid it, as this can lead to a collision.
7. Regularly Check Your Bike’s Technical Specifications
8. Avoid Riding in the Wrong Lane
From my experience, accidents caused by riding in the wrong lane happen very frequently. Many male riders have a habit of veering into the car lanes and then into the opposite lane, all to overtake others. They think it’s safer because fewer vehicles use those lanes.
But this thought is completely wrong. Imagine if you just passed a car, and you immediately encounter another car coming from the opposite direction. Additionally, riding like this reduces the visibility of car drivers, making it harder for them to react quickly if you fall. It’s best to stick to your designated lane.
Statistics from the first half of the year show that over 31 traffic accidents occurred primarily due to riding in the wrong lane.
9. Riding Side by Side or Three-Wide
One of the common behaviors among Vietnamese people is riding while talking, which is not only a legal violation but also inconsiderate and dangerous for other riders trying to overtake.
I once witnessed a situation where a rider got stuck between a car on one side and a couple riding side by side. This left the motorcyclist unable to control the bike, resulting in a fall due to losing balance. The couple simply looked back and walked away as though it was not their fault. You must remember that obstructing traffic is also an offense under the traffic law.
10. Keep a safe distance from female motorcycle riders
