Avoiding Truck Blind Spots: Stay Safe on Hanoi Roads

Anh Tuan, a resident of Cau Giay district, Hanoi, is still shaken after a near-death experience. While driving home from work, he had to brake suddenly when a truck abruptly changed lanes, nearly side-swiping him. “At that moment, I could only think of my wife and children. Luckily, I braked in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable,” Anh Tuan shared.

Anh Tuan’s story serves as a warning for many road users, especially those who frequently travel on busy truck routes like Pham Van Dong and Nguyen Van Linh streets. “Làm lơ xe tải” (Ignoring the truck) is not just a phrase that implies negligence on the part of truck drivers but also a reminder of everyone’s road safety awareness.

Understanding “Ignoring the Truck” to Prevent Accidents

What does “Ignoring the Truck” mean?

“Ignoring the truck,” or more accurately, “being ignored by the truck,” is a Vietnamese colloquialism referring to a situation where a truck changes lanes or turns without properly checking its surroundings, leading to collisions with other vehicles, especially motorcycles traveling in the same direction. This often occurs due to the truck’s blind spots or the driver’s negligence.