A dangerous traffic incident occurred on 31/7 in Hoa An: a man riding a motorcycle with a small child in front was following closely behind a pickup truck. When the pickup truck braked, the motorcyclist failed to react in time, hitting the rear of the truck. The motorcycle then swerved into the oncoming lane just as another car was approaching.
Both individuals on the motorcycle were thrown onto the road. Fortunately, they were not run over by the oncoming vehicle. The man operating the motorcycle was able to stand up on his own, and passersby carried the child to the roadside.
Driving skills: Motorcyclists should not carry children in front, as this can make it difficult to control the vehicle and cause imbalance, posing a significant safety risk to themselves and others. Children should sit behind the driver, wear helmets, and be instructed to hold on tightly to the driver.
When riding, a critical mistake for motorcyclists is following too closely behind cars. This creates a blind spot, obscuring the rider's view of anything ahead. Additionally, the short distance leaves no time to brake if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly.
Nguyen Vu