One of the first instances of culture shock you’ll get in Vietnam is when you step out of the airport and into a private car.
To the tourist new to Vietnam, it appears that driving on the correct side of the road is optional. Stopping at a red light is optional. Staying in your lane is optional. Giving way is optional. Indicating is very optional.
The traffic is full of motors, cars and beeping of horn. Using the horn is the way you let people know you’re there or that you’re coming.
Cross the Road in Vietnam Easily & Safely
So I bet the traffic will make you at least a little concerned every time you want to cross the road in big citis such á Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh city. Don’t worry; I’ll cross the road with you (you needn’t worry as much in more rural areas such as Hoi An which have less traffic). It’s daunting but again, as you will learn from haggling in Vietnamese Street Markets, once you learn how to do it you’ll feel two inches taller, surging with confidence, open to experiencing more of this wonderful country.
Firstly, keep in mind that you should not cross the road if a bus or other larger vehicle is coming on either side of the road. Always let the bus pass. Cars and scooters are OK.
The second, Stay calm during the crossing. Let’s slowly step with a raised hand likes in the picture. This hand will let people (cars, motors) know you are comming then they will slow down.
Again, please Stay calm during the crossing. Do not startle and change direction abruptly. This would makes the vehicle drivers startle too then hard to drive .
Keep a raised arm to give the way
We hope with this tip you can enjoy traveling all streets in Vietnam without any concern.
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