Dangerous driving habits of Vietnamese drivers
Although seemingly harmless, many bad habits that are hard to break of many Vietnamese drivers can be dangerous to others.
Pass the last seconds of the yellow light
Traffic lights were created to make traffic safer, more orderly, and reduce congestion. However, some drivers have a habit of running red lights in the last seconds of yellow lights. This behavior helps them go faster for only a few dozen seconds, but it poses many risks of traffic accidents. Because at this time, drivers will have to speed up more than usual.
Drive against traffic
Driving in the wrong direction is not only a violation of traffic laws, it is also very dangerous. Driving in the wrong direction is especially dangerous on highways where traffic flows at high speeds.
Driving and using the phone
With the development of information technology, phones have become an indispensable item for many people. To save time, many drivers take advantage of using their phones while driving. This behavior causes drivers to lose focus and cannot react promptly to unexpected situations.
Many drivers are so engrossed in their phones that they forget to stop at red lights, not signal when turning, or cross the street without looking... leading to serious accidents.
Wrong lane
Many roads have clearly separated lanes for different types of vehicles, but many drivers still deliberately drive in the wrong lane. Many people deliberately encroach on lanes to avoid traffic jams or simply go faster, endangering themselves and others.
Using headlights indiscriminately
Using high beams unnecessarily can blind oncoming vehicles, leading to collisions. High beams are to help drivers see better when driving on empty roads without lights. Therefore, drivers should lower their low beams when there are oncoming vehicles to avoid putting others in dangerous situations.
No seat belt
Seat belts are one of the basic features that almost every car has. Some modern cars even have a seat belt reminder feature. However, many drivers still neglect to wear their seat belts.
This behavior is especially dangerous in the event of an accident. If the driver is not wearing a seat belt, he or she could be thrown into the dashboard, steering wheel, or windshield.
In addition, when cornering or braking suddenly, if the seat belt is not fastened, the driver will inertia and fall forward or to the right or left, causing the hands to rest on the steering wheel, leading to a difficult situation to handle.
honk
This is one of the bad habits that many Vietnamese drivers find hard to break. Many people cannot wait for the vehicle in front to move before honking loudly. Sometimes, accidents happen because of this habit.
