Rules of the Road

Vietnam's Rules of the Road

1. You, the driver, have the right of way over Pedestrians, Animals and all other types of transport. Nothing and noone can get in your way

2. Try to have more people/items than allowed on your motorbike at all times. Including when parked

3. Which ever side of the road you are on IS the right side

4. If you see even the slimmest chance of over-taking someone do so with aggression, determination and as much speed as possible.

5. Beep at other cars, motorbikes, trucks etc. when ever possible. Sometimes you must beep for no apparent reason.

6. Speed limits are a challenge not a regulation.

7. Pedestrians have the right to NOTHING! Beep at them when ever possible and use speed and aggression to deter them from ever going near a road again.

8. Bridges are an "option"

9. Try to multitask as much as possible, the more distracted you are the better.

10. If you are driving a motorbike it is of upmost importance that you are in someone way at all times.

11. You have the right to park where ever you wish.

12. Finally if you do happen to crash remember that it is not your fault. Argue as loudly and as aggressively as possible until the other person/persons/animal backs down.