Only a small bottleneck, but the consequences spread for kilometers.
3 traffic collisions once again show that traffic jams are not only because of infrastructure but also because of accidents, and behind the accident is human awareness.
Expressways are invested with the expectation of sharing the fire for national highways, shortening travel time, and promoting economic development.
However, from before the Lunar New Year until now, many collisions have occurred on key expressways and national highways.
The common point is that just one accident, the entire route can be seriously congested, because the expressway is designed to be closed, with not many exits.
It is necessary to look directly at the essence of the problem, limited infrastructure may cause vehicles to run slowly, dense density but the flow of vehicles still moves.
Meanwhile, an accident can cause the lane to be completely blocked, rescue vehicles and ambulances have to approach the scene, and functional forces need time to examine and clear it.
At that time, congestion is no longer about being "a little slower", but about stopping completely, extending for hours.
It is undeniable the requirement to continue investing and completing infrastructure. Expanding lanes and adding early monitoring and warning systems is necessary.
But if drivers' awareness does not go hand in hand, no matter how modern the infrastructure is, it is difficult to ensure absolute safety.
A wider road does not mean being allowed to speed faster; a better road surface does not allow for more subjectivity.
Traffic jams due to outdated infrastructure are something that can be overcome with investment capital and time. But traffic jams due to accidents, due to disregard for safety rules, are issues of consciousness, something that cannot be solved with just concrete and asphalt.
Building civilized traffic is not a slogan but through practical actions.
That is that each driver complies with speed, keeps a distance, does not use alcohol and beer while driving, and does not use phones to distract.
That is proactively resting when tired, giving way in accordance with regulations, and behaving responsibly towards the community.
Each accident not only causes casualties and property damage but also disrupts the economic flow, affecting thousands of innocent people behind.
Completing infrastructure is the responsibility of the state, but keeping traffic flow smooth and safe must start from each person's steering wheel.
Traffic jams can originate from narrow road surfaces but are prolonged and serious, often starting from narrow awareness.
Only when awareness is broadened will the road be truly smooth.
