Although in recent years, the highway system in Vietnam has increased considerably, not new forms of transport, but many people still experience and habits street, village road when entering high Street. Some experience below will help ...
Daily habits while driving sometimes became the cause of the unfortunate accident case when in traffic on the highway: driving under the minimum speed, not keeping a safe distance with the vehicle in front , stop / park arbitrarily, turns ... But note the following will help you have a safe trip with friends and relatives.
- Apart from the technical issues to ensure safety for vehicles, especially pay attention to the tires by running at high speed, high outdoor temperatures, carrying more cargo ...; therefore, with the tires 'lifespan' high, wear multiple needs particular care (burst tires during high-speed travel is one of the common causes leading to the accident).
- Make sure the speed according to the road signage system, appropriate deceleration curve in the segment, with many media (whether in the other lane) or obstacles ... Avoid visual focus on one point too long, especially the curved ramp up / down slope (easily lead to cases of "target lock" makes the car go straight to that point).
- Keep a safe distance with rule 3 seconds (you look forward vehicle run over a certain fixture at the roadside: lampposts, billboards ... and start counting the estimated 1 to 3, a great period enough for 3 seconds). If it rains or visibility is affected, they should increase 4-5 seconds. Note signposts noted distances 50-100 - 200 m.
- Never reversals, turns and riding on the highway. Not for vehicles in emergency stopping lanes and roadsides.
- When entering or leaving the highway to slow down and give way to vehicles traveling on main lane. Just be changing lanes where possible, always pay attention when changing lanes behind and always turn signals. Do not change lanes first cut other vehicle type and move multiple lane at a time.
- The driver and passengers in the vehicle must wear a seatbelt. By being circulated at high speed (100km / h), then buckle up for everyone in the car is needed more than ever.
- Stopping / parking the prescribed places: In case of emergency stop, to get the car out of the driveway, if not to find ways to signal to other drivers are known.
- Keep up the implementation of other actions may affect driving: adjust air conditioner, audio, mobile phone use, object ... When traffic at high speeds, only one inadvertent manipulation can also cause loss of steering.
- Be careful when using the sedative or have the effect of inhibiting nerve. Always read the instruction manual; Some drugs may affect your driving ability.
- Driving at night is dangerous, especially from 0h to 6 am, because that's when your body needs the most rest. In the case of force majeure, night driving, if you experience sleepiness, you find a way station or a parking space allowed to rest (remember the warning lights), nap 15-30 minutes will help you regain your health to continue on his way.
I wish you a safe drive!