The journey to celebrate Lunar New Year in his hometown Nghe An by motorbike of Nguyen Duy Hai (born in 1998, residing in Ha Dong district, Hanoi) started when he was a first-year student and has now become a tradition.
"In terms of economics, riding a motorbike helps me save a lot of money. During Tet, bus fares skyrocket, not to mention the cost of sending a motorbike home with a single ticket, which costs about 1 million VND," said Mr. Hai.
Giving another reason for choosing to ride a motorbike back to his hometown, Mr. Hai said that he could also visit places with beautiful scenery to take pictures and enjoy the specialties of the region he passed through.
"At this time, driving through the provinces is also a way for me to feel how people are preparing for Tet" - Mr. Hai added.
The 27-year-old man's journey of more than 300 km from Hanoi to his hometown was not rushed or time-pressed. Mr. Hai rested and ate along the way, so the journey lasted nearly 10 hours.
"Every time I stop to rest, I call my parents to reassure them" - the young man from Nghe An said, adding that every time he goes home for Tet by motorbike is a memorable experience for him.
On the gateway roads of Hanoi in the days leading up to Tet, it is not difficult to see the image of a family of 3 or 4 people sitting on a motorbike with a lot of belongings and luggage, traveling dozens or hundreds of kilometers to return home to celebrate Tet.
With flexibility and economy, going home for Tet holiday by motorbike is considered a reasonable option that many families and young people choose.
Although the journey home to celebrate Lunar New Year brings many experiences, people should also be careful because at this time, traffic is very high, if you do not have much experience, it will easily lead to difficult problems along the way.
The Traffic Police Department (Ministry of Public Security) recommends that during the days leading up to Tet, traffic density on inter-provincial and national highways is very high, so choosing the appropriate departure time and route will help people return home faster, avoiding rush hour.
Personal vehicles must be fully inspected and maintained for technical safety to ensure stable operation on the journey.
For motorcyclists carrying additional items or Tet gifts, they must ensure that they are securely tied down and do not exceed the vehicle's allowable size limit.
Drivers need to rest, stay healthy and alert, and not consume alcohol. While driving, people must always focus on observing, controlling the steering wheel, and obeying the Road Traffic Law.
Driving continuously for a long time (more than 4 hours) will have a great impact on the ability to control and handle situations. If moving continuously, people need to rest properly between trips.
"When feeling tired or sleepy, people need to stop their vehicles safely, relax, drink water and do light exercise to help their bodies stay awake or can stop at some rest stops or roadside cafes to rest and recover their health" - the Traffic Police Department recommends.
