How to Escape Traffic Jams

Traffic congestion is a common phenomenon in urban transportation in Vietnam, particularly in large cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This traffic issue has become a "signature dish," if you will, of the country's urban landscape. The problem of traffic congestion has reached such a level that it has become a daily struggle for residents and commuters alike. The seemingly unending lines of vehicles and the constant stop-and-go movement can be frustrating and time-consuming. Finding effective solutions to alleviate this ongoing problem has become a top priority for city planners and policymakers. The quest for efficient and sustainable ways to manage traffic congestion is an ongoing challenge that requires innovative thinking and collaborative efforts. As a society, we must strive to find ways to reduce traffic congestion and create a more seamless and efficient transportation system for all.

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So how do you escape the traffic jam safely?

Avoid peak hours

7am – 8:30am and 5pm – 7:30pm are the peak hours of urban traffic. During holidays, these hours can last from 2 to 3 hours. Therefore, you should actively determine to avoid these times, except when necessary. It is best to go earlier or later than the above time.

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Traffic congestion in Hanoi is frequent.

Use public transportation

Motorbikes are agile and fast vehicles. However, if they are used as the main means of transportation in the city, they will have the opposite effect. Motorbikes will occupy the entire lane capacity. Many European countries nowadays do not use motorbikes as the main means of transportation in cities.

Therefore, if possible, please use public transportation such as buses.

Choose suitable routes

Before setting off, you should search for different routes as a precaution in case of road congestion. Being prepared can help you turn to a more spacious route. Prioritize short, relatively good quality road routes. Sometimes, you still have to accept going on winding, farther routes if you find them more open, with fewer vehicles than the current route.

Use technology apps to assess traffic congestion

The technology is developing day by day, with a smartphone in hand, you can easily look up the route and early grasp the traffic situation on that road. From there, you will have a suitable moving plan to avoid traffic jams.

Currently, you can use Google Maps or other traffic congestion alert apps anytime, anywhere to monitor traffic conditions on different routes.

Update information via radio

This is also one of the effective tips to avoid traffic congestion and is frequently used by drivers when traveling in the city. Through radio, you can update details on congested or accident-prone routes. Thanks to that, you can find another direction to avoid places that are congested and jammed.

In addition to the skills to avoid congestion, you should adhere to safe driving principles such as not squeezing in, maintaining a distance from the car in front, maintaining a reasonable speed, eliminating factors that distract when driving, and most importantly, not using beer, alcohol, alcoholic beverages when participating in traffic.

According to VTC news

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