The traffic incident unfolded when a 16-seater vehicle made a sudden turn at a quiet intersection. Simultaneously, two young men on a motorcycle approached from the opposite direction at excessive speed. The motorcyclist attempted to brake but couldn't react in time, causing the bike to crash directly into the back of the car. Both riders were flung onto the sidewalk of the opposite lane. The impact was so severe that one person's helmet flew off before they hit the ground. The motorcycle was severely damaged.

Driving skills are critical: In a residential area, the motorcycle was traveling at such a high speed that avoiding any emergency obstacle would have been nearly impossible. The human brain requires time to perceive a problem and then react, but at high speed and close range, the driver's reaction was severely impaired.

Meanwhile, drivers of oto must activate their turn signals early when preparing to change direction. Upon approaching an intersection, it is mandatory to reduce speed to react promptly to unexpected situations. This is because vehicles turning left must yield to those traveling straight.

This accident is similar to an incident last March where two students on electric bikes crashed head-on into a car that was turning left in Phu Tho.

Nguyen Vu