Traffic police recommend safe driving on slippery and foggy roads during Tet

Drivers should carefully check their vehicles and plan their route before departure; they need to be healthy and alert when driving, when traveling on steep, curvy, slippery mountain roads with limited visibility.

On January 26, a representative of the Traffic Police Department said that due to the sudden cold weather during the Lunar New Year, the temperature in the northern mountainous provinces will drop and extreme weather may occur in some places.

Drivers should move slowly on mountain passes to avoid collisions.

This causes the temperature to drop sharply, the sky to become foggy, visibility to be limited, if the temperature continues to drop it can lead to the risk of frost appearing in many places.

"Driving on mountain passes is already dangerous, now there is fog and even snow, making traveling on these roads potentially dangerous for traffic accidents," the Traffic Police Department noted.

Authorities recommend that drivers should limit and possibly temporarily stop driving on roads where freezing snow and rain cause slippery conditions and make it difficult to control their vehicles.

Tourists who intend to go see the snow and ice during this Tet holiday should carefully check their vehicles and plan their route before departure; ensure good health and alertness when driving; when traveling on steep, curvy, slippery mountain roads with limited visibility, drivers should pay attention and reduce speed.

In addition, it is necessary to control the vehicle at low speed even when going up and downhill, turn on the fog lights, low beam lights, use low gear (if the vehicle uses manual transmission), and be careful not to continuously brake unless in emergency situations.

If the weather is bad and the road is icy, slippery, or foggy, drivers should pay special attention to the following issues: Limit and possibly stop traffic when the road is icy or slippery; absolutely obey the commands of the traffic commander.

When driving at night or in the dark, drivers should keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and pay more attention. In particular, vehicles should have reflective tape on the rear of the vehicle to increase safety.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/csgt-khuyen-cao-cach-lai-xe-an-toan-tren-duong-tron-truot-suong-mu-dip-tet-192250126115100471.htm