Thing to be careful in Danang
Hi there,
Although Da Nang is one of the safest cities in Vietnam, you also need to notice that danger is always present unless you are watchful and take great care. Therefore, I’m here to help you point out a couple of things that you need to be aware.
Be careful when riding scooters on Son Tra Peninsula
As you may know, apart from the beach and local delicacy, Son Tra Peninsula is a must-see place, and you will certainly fall in love with the area, which is a combination of the ocean views as well as the fresh air from about 500 meters high from sea level. You will feel dizzy in the chilly atmosphere and the beauty of the peninsula.
In terms of roads, compared to the city centre, roads in Son Tra Peninsula areas have far more corners, and those corners are often really tight. Therefore, tourists really need to be extremely careful whilst riding their vehicles to the peninsula, especially when going up and down slopes. If you drive steep downward by motorbike, you should ride down in 4th gear and brake to avoid drifting on the road. You also should not ride scooters to the peninsula in order to avoid unexpected accidents. The dangers faced by travellers descending the slopes by using both front and rear brakes which increases the likelihood of the brakes being worn out and the potential of crashing..
Notice: Due to the increase of scooter-related accidents, scooters are no longer allowed when you drive around Son Tra.
Traffic rules
Well, when it comes to traffic, the rules here are different in comparison with other developed or western countries.
First and foremost, in Vietnam generally and Da Nang particularly, people drive on the right-hand side, and you need to adhere to this unless you want to be given a ticket or get into an accident. Of course, remember to put your helmet on!
Secondly, crossing the road is an extremely important thing that tourists need to know before travelling to Vietnam. But don’t be afraid! Compared to the traffic in Ho Chi Minh City and Ha Noi, Da Nang is far less crazy, so you will get used to it easily. To be specific, you must go on the pedestrian zone, and you can ask from help from locals to cross the street or you can do it yourself.
The other “unspoken rule” that you also need to know is that people use horns to alert other motorists, and they are not angry like some Western countries so do not freak out by the noise. Thus moving forward or backwards suddenly is also forbidden as motorists try to anticipate your movements and could be a trigger for an accident. When you feel safe enough, you can rush to the nearest pavement.
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