Safety rules when driving motorbikes in groups to go home for Tet

General Notes

Riding a motorbike in a group requires a clear route, with reasonable rest stops, to ensure comfort for all members. Therefore, the plan should be discussed and disseminated to members before moving, including arranging rest stops about 50-100 km, or every 1-2 hours depending on the route and driving level of the majority of members, each rest stop can last 10-15 minutes. Note that you should choose a rest stop that is airy, has a parking lot or an empty lot, do not stop in the middle of the road or in a place with limited visibility.

The order of movement in the group should be established in advance, to help everyone connect and recognize in case of getting lost or a member being left behind. The driver must maintain the correct formation and not arbitrarily change the order in the group without informing the group leader and group stopper in advance.

When traveling on the road, group members must always obey traffic laws, stay in the correct lane and speed, and especially not stand in a line to talk, or follow each other too closely. Always keep a safe distance, and try to go at an even speed to avoid the situation where the car in front leaves the car behind.

The formation should be staggered, with a distance of 10-20 m between vehicles depending on speed, to create a safe space for all members of the group. Furthermore, moving in a staggered formation at night helps to prevent the lights from being blocked by the vehicle in front, increasing the lighting space on the road. At the same time, if the vehicle in front has an accident, moving in a staggered formation will help the vehicle behind avoid a series of collisions.

If a group member encounters an accident on the road, they can signal by using the horn or right turn signal, then move the vehicle to a safe place for handling. In addition, each member should be equipped with basic vehicle repair tools such as a quick patch kit and a tire pump to be able to quickly handle a flat tire, which is very common on long journeys.

Notes for group leaders and group finishers

The tour guide should be experienced and understand the route's directions, traffic conditions, rest stops, and fuel stops.

The leader will be the one who sets the speed for the entire convoy, so it is necessary to comply with the speed, signs, and other traffic laws. In addition, it is possible to establish hand signals for basic actions, for example, raising the hand downward to signal stop, holding the hand back and pointing downward to signal slow down... to regulate the convoy behind.

When arriving at an intersection with traffic lights, the tour leader should signal to stop if there is not enough time left for the whole group to pass through the green light, to avoid the group being separated, cut off, or lost.

If entering a turn, the group leader must ensure that all members have turned in the correct direction before continuing. This can be done by looking in the rearview mirror, or by asking the group leader to signal that the group is complete by flashing the headlights once or more.

The person who is in charge of the group is responsible for ensuring that no one is left behind. If this happens, the group leader must be notified by a pre-arranged signal (walkie-talkie or horn, turn signal) so that timely action can be taken.