How to escape the traffic jam
Traffic jams are a "specialty" of urban traffic in Vietnam, especially in big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City...
So how to escape traffic jams safely?
Avoid rush hour
7:00 - 8:30 and 17:00 - 19:30 are the peak times of the day for urban traffic. On holidays, the above times can last from 2 to 3 hours. Therefore, you should proactively determine to avoid going during these times, unless necessary. It is best to go earlier or later than the above times.
Use public transport
Motorcycles are fast and mobile. However, if they are used as the main means of transport in the city, this vehicle has the opposite effect. Motorcycles will take up all the lane capacity. Many European countries do not use motorcycles as the main means of transport in the city.
So, if possible, use public transport like buses.
Choose the right route
Before you set off, you should look for alternative routes in case of traffic jams. Having a plan in place can help you turn to a clearer path. Prioritize choosing short routes with relatively good road surface quality. Sometimes, you still have to accept taking winding, longer routes if you find them clear and less crowded than the road you are on.
Using technology apps to assess traffic jams
As technology develops more and more, with a smartphone in hand, you can easily look up your travel route in advance and grasp the traffic situation on that route early. From there, you will have a suitable travel plan, avoiding traffic jams.
Nowadays, you can use Google Maps or other traffic jam warning applications anytime, anywhere to monitor traffic conditions on different routes.
Radio updates
This is also one of the effective tips to avoid traffic jams and is often used by drivers when traveling in the inner city. Through the radio, you can update details of congested routes or accidents. Thanks to that, you can find other directions to avoid going into places with congestion and congestion.
In addition to traffic jam prevention skills, you should follow safe driving principles such as not crowding, maintaining distance from the vehicle in front, keeping a reasonable speed, eliminating distracting factors while driving and, importantly, not drinking beer, wine or alcoholic beverages while participating in traffic.
