How to ride a motorbike safely in a storm for Vietnamese people
Wear neat rain gear, hold the steering wheel firmly, control speed and brake system to avoid slipping and wind knocking.
Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds, especially when passing through tall buildings, the wind gathered and blew strongly, causing many motorcyclists to fall, mainly women. The reason was due to strong wind, weak steering, and wearing a raincoat to cover the motorbike, increasing the wind resistance coefficient.
The weather is unpredictable, even with professional forecasting systems. Therefore, you need to prepare yourself with the skills to drive a motorbike during stormy days.
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At the Keangnam building on Pham Hung Street, strong winds caused many motorcyclists to fall over. Photo: Ba Do. >> Watch video |
Depending on each person's skills and experience, there is an appropriate way to handle each situation. The most important thing to note in this weather condition is that the road is slippery, visibility is affected and control is lost.
When it rains, visibility is reduced due to rainwater splashing into the eyes. To see well, according to experts, in addition to using lights, drivers should lower their heads to avoid direct contact with rainwater or wear a helmet with glasses. In addition, rainwater causes the brake system to lock, reducing control. Therefore, you should drive at a moderate speed and limit the use of the front brake.
The roads that pass through high-rise buildings have strong winds on both sides, causing many motorbikes to fall. Avoid passing through these high-rise buildings. If you have to pass through, pay attention to the vehicle in front, shift to low gear for manual transmission vehicles, or keep a steady throttle for automatic transmission vehicles. Keep a steady grip on the steering wheel and drive slowly, keeping a distance between vehicles to avoid a domino effect. Avoid wearing a pullover raincoat. Choose a set of jacket and pants that has the lowest wind resistance.
According to experts, if you encounter a storm, avoid going through tree-lined streets or passing through high-rise buildings. You should wear a raincoat, avoid using a raincoat. In case of strong winds, if you cannot drive through, get out and walk and find a safe place to avoid it. If there is no important matter, the best way is to not leave the house.
On the morning of July 28, after entering Nam Dinh - Ninh Binh, storm No. 1 advanced deep into the southern part of the Northern Delta, including Hanoi. At 7am, Hanoi had very heavy rain, the wind changed direction continuously, especially the section passing through the Kim Van - Kim Lu urban area on Nguyen Xien street or the section passing through the Keangnam building (Pham Hung), the strong wind caused many people riding motorbikes to fall.
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