The incident unfolded on a curve where a black oto abruptly slowed and braked sharply, likely to avoid an oncoming vehicle encroaching on its lane. Directly behind, a white oto, fitted with a dashcam, was moving quickly and tailgating, giving its driver no time to react. The white car forcefully impacted the black vehicle's rear, deforming its hood. The extent of injuries is currently unknown.

Driving regulations stipulate that drivers must proactively maintain a safe following distance at speeds under 60 km/h, without specifying a precise measurement. In this instance, the driver of the trailing vehicle was traveling at over 40 km/h, a reasonable speed, but was following too closely, especially given the winding road.

Drivers naturally reduce speed when navigating curves, a practice further reinforced by the potential for encountering oncoming vehicles. If a trailing vehicle maintains its speed in such conditions, the risk of a collision significantly increases.

Ultimately, drivers must always maintain full focus and observation while driving, avoiding distractions such as loud music or personal tasks. In this particular scenario, if the driver had reacted promptly and braked, the resulting damage could have been significantly less than if no deceleration occurred.

Nguyen Vu