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'Strange traffic' in Da Nang; 'Fishbone' markings in Quang Tri confuse drivers
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'Strange traffic' in Da Nang; 'Fishbone' markings in Quang Tri confuse drivers

From Tuổi Trẻ · () Vietnamese

Translated from Vietnamese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Da Nang, Vietnam, is praised for its unique traffic culture, particularly at red lights where cars stop well behind the line, leaving space for motorcycles.
  • This organized system, with motorcycles also stopping at a distance, creates a calm and orderly flow, contrasting with chaotic traffic elsewhere.
  • While Da Nang's infrastructure is noted, the article emphasizes that civilized traffic stems from individual consciousness and mutual respect, not just rules.

Traffic in Da Nang, Vietnam, is drawing widespread admiration for its unique and orderly culture, especially at intersections where drivers exhibit remarkable consideration. Videos circulating online showcase a striking scene at red lights: car drivers stop more than five meters behind the white line, intentionally leaving ample space for motorcycles.

This deliberate arrangement creates a clear separation between vehicles, with a designated area marked for motorcycles. When the light turns green, this setup prevents motorcycles from weaving between cars, contributing to a smoother and safer flow of traffic. The behavior of motorcyclists is also noteworthy; many stop at a considerable distance from the line, forming neat rows that have earned the nickname "traffic that queues politely."

Không ít video trên mạng xã hội gần đây thu hút hàng trăm ngàn lượt xem khi ghi lại cảnh giao thông ở Đà Nẵng có trạng thái như "sốc văn hóa", "thành phố kỳ lạ", hay "đi xe ở đây thấy mình tự nhiên… hiền lại".

— Article observationNoting the viral social media attention to Da Nang's traffic.

Da Nang's reputation for well-planned infrastructure and strict enforcement of traffic violations has long contributed to its orderly traffic system. However, the article highlights that this civilized approach is not solely a product of good roads or laws. Instead, it is deeply rooted in the consciousness and mutual respect of individual road users.

Readers have responded positively, emphasizing that yielding to others is not a disadvantage but a key to reducing chaos. The article contrasts this with a separate issue in Quang Tri province, where sudden, triangular "fishbone" road markings are causing drivers to swerve unexpectedly, creating dangerous situations. This highlights that while infrastructure plays a role, the human element of respect and awareness is paramount to truly civilized traffic.

Nhiều người cứ nghĩ chen lên trước sẽ nhanh hơn. Thật ra nhường nhau đúng lúc mới giúp giao thông bớt hỗn loạn. Một hành động nhỏ nhưng khiến người ta có cảm giác được tôn trọng khi tham gia giao thông.

— Reader ThốngExplaining the benefits of yielding and mutual respect in traffic.
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Originally published by Tuổi Trẻ in Vietnamese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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