Car Rescue Profession in Ho Chi Minh City
Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A car breakdown on a busy Ho Chi Minh City highway left a driver feeling vulnerable and anxious.
- The driver experienced a sudden engine failure and had to pull over, fearing for safety amidst fast-moving traffic.
- The article highlights the challenges faced by stranded motorists and the role of roadside assistance services.
A routine drive home after work turned into a moment of anxiety for Nguyen Quoc Hung, 43, when his car suddenly lost power on a busy Ho Chi Minh City highway. The breakdown occurred on Mai Chi Tho Avenue, a major thoroughfare where heavy traffic, including large trucks, created a hazardous environment.
Hung, an experienced driver of over 10 years, initially thought it was a minor issue but the car progressively weakened before stalling completely. Despite multiple attempts to restart the engine, the warning light remained illuminated. He described feeling unsafe as vehicles sped past, creating strong gusts of wind that rocked his car.
I'm not afraid of the car breaking down as much as the feeling of being stranded on the road like this. If someone isn't paying attention, it's very dangerous. At that moment, I had no idea what was happening with the car.
"I'm not afraid of the car breaking down as much as the feeling of being stranded on the road like this," Hung recounted. "If someone isn't paying attention, it's very dangerous. At that moment, I had no idea what was happening with the car."
Similarly, on the Ho Chi Minh City-Long Thanh-Dau Giay Expressway, Le Thi Thanh, 38, experienced a terrifying moment when her car suddenly swerved after a loud noise from the rear. She discovered a cracked rear tire upon safely pulling over. The combination of darkness, high-speed traffic, and the isolation of being stranded left her feeling deeply worried.
A loud noise came from the rear of the car, and the steering wheel jerked violently.
Originally published by Thanh Niรชn in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.