How do you safely cross the street in Vietnam, and should you raise your hand at crosswalks?
Based on 1 discussion with 2 participants · Last activity: 7 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers say the safest approach in Vietnam is to cross calmly and predictably, often with a raised hand so drivers can see you. Many people feel more comfortable crossing with a group rather than alone.
What the community said
Many travelers find it easier to cross with a group of pedestrians: when several people are on the crosswalk at once, it feels safer and drivers notice them more easily.
7 days ago crosswalk
Raising your hand is a common street-crossing gesture in Vietnam: it makes you more visible and gives drivers an extra signal that you are moving through traffic.
7 days ago raised hand
Some travelers think the raised-hand gesture looks like something first-time visitors do, but still keep using it because cars and scooters at least slow down as they approach the pedestrian.
7 days ago cars and scooters