Traffic incident: A car backing up from a sidewalk onto the street unexpectedly accelerated, hitting a motorbike and knocking its rider to the ground. The car then collided with another vehicle equipped with a dashcam. The incident occurred on 4/7 on Nguyen Chi Thanh street, Giang Vo ward.

Driving skills: When reversing, drivers must carefully check behind them using mirrors, a rearview camera, and by turning their head to eliminate blind spots. They should only move slowly to allow enough time to react. If visibility is limited or traffic is heavy, it is advisable to ask for assistance with observation and to signal for clearance.

For vehicles in traffic, when observing a car backing out from a sidewalk, drivers should proactively reduce speed, maintain distance, and be ready to stop to avoid a collision if the car suddenly accelerates or reverses erratically.

According to Decree 168/2024 on traffic violation penalties, drivers who reverse a car improperly, causing an accident, face fines of 20-22 million Vietnamese dong and a deduction of 10 points from their driver's license.

A similar incident occurred on 28/5 at Nga Tu So, where a female driver reversed into the front of a vehicle behind her, mistakenly believing she was hit by the car behind her.

Pham Hai