4 tips for safe driving

Driving safely is actually very simple, and with just a few simple precautions, you and your family can confidently welcome a peaceful and successful new year.

If you've been drinking, don't drive.

Generally, people tend to "have a blast" and "drink to their heart's content" at lavish parties at the beginning of the year.

If you've been drinking, you shouldn't drive.

This is very dangerous. According to a study, after drinking alcohol, your reaction speed decreases by up to 30%, and the signals transmitted from the eyes to the brain are disrupted, making it easier for the brain to misjudge distances and reducing observational ability. At the same time, when intoxicated, reaction speed and self-control are impaired, easily leading to speeding, losing control of the steering wheel, reckless driving, dangerous overtaking, or driving on the wrong side of the road.

If you've had a blast with your friends, it's best to ask someone to drive you home, take a taxi, or leave your car behind so you can fully enjoy the Lunar New Year festivities.

Avoid driving late at night.

Drivers need experience to drive safely at night. If driving late at night is unavoidable, it's advisable to have someone sit with you and talk to avoid falling asleep at the wheel. When driving on highways, maintain control of your speed and concentrate on observing the road carefully, especially on sections without barriers, as you can easily be blinded by the headlights of oncoming vehicles.

Avoid driving late at night repeatedly.

Although there are fewer container trucks and other trucks on the road during Tet, the number of motorbikes and cars is much higher than usual, so don't be complacent. According to scientists, driving continuously at night for four hours or more can impair a driver's ability to handle situations, similar to being drunk.

Speed ​​control

Speeding and reckless overtaking are common causes of accidents in Vietnam. This is especially true near Tet (Vietnamese New Year), when drivers are excitedly looking forward to reuniting with their families, or during Tet itself, when they forget to pay attention to the rapidly spinning speedometer.

It is necessary to control your driving speed to ensure safety.

Even if you're on an empty road or following a less experienced driver, you should always adhere to the speed limit and only overtake where permitted. Additionally, please avoid motorcycle lanes and never overtake from the right, as the risk of an accident is extremely high.

High concentration

Interesting conversations among passengers, the mischief of children, or simply the sight of a few pretty girls passing by can all distract you. This can lead to unnecessary collisions and cause trouble during the first days of the new year.

Do not be distracted while driving.

Having been entrusted with the responsibility of driving by your family, you should concentrate fully while driving, and for the sake of everyone's safety, temporarily put your phone aside during the journey by limiting texting and calling. If you absolutely must use your phone, use assistive devices such as Bluetooth or external headphones.

According to vietnamnet