The traffic incident occurred on a narrow road with one lane in each direction. A car accelerated, making a wide turn that encroached into the oncoming lane. At that moment, a truck equipped with a dashcam was approaching. The car driver quickly swerved back into their lane, and the truck driver also reacted swiftly to avoid the collision. Despite their efforts, a head-on impact occurred, injuring the car driver and passenger.

Driving skills: According to safe driving experts from Mitsubishi Motors Viet Nam, drivers should always remain focused while operating a vehicle, observing far and wide ahead to anticipate situations. It is imperative not to overtake on narrow roads, bridges, sharp curves, or when an oncoming vehicle is too close. For drivers in the opposing lane who spot a dangerous overtaking maneuver, it is crucial to remain calm and observe from a distance to detect risks early.

In this situation, if the dashcam-equipped truck driver had kept the steering wheel straight and braked sharply, the white car might have squeezed past. In cases where a collision is unavoidable, maintaining one's lane is a crucial basis for authorities to determine the responsibility of each driver. This adheres to the principle of "yield speed, not lane," a common understanding among drivers.

A similar incident: A high-speed service vehicle swerved completely into the oncoming lane, colliding head-on with an opposing vehicle on Binh Bridge on 24/6/2024, Hai Phong.

Nguyen Vu