Driving a scooter

A helmet is probably a good idea. Courage ranks right up there too. Oh yea...a little patience with others sharing the road might come in handy. The raincoat thing that fits over like a huge poncho. Don't forget to smile alot and bob your head up and down when you hear music blasting from one of the merchant stores. And please endeavor to pay attention to where you are going, as there are plenty of distractions....a myriad of women on other motorbikes that appear to have been genetically altered by Dr. Finetush. I for one always feel grateful to have arrived back home safely.

Thanx for the heads up vnescape i'll take that onboard, not sure about that certain distraction tho!So i do not need any documents to ride a scooter?

Normally a driver license, proof of insurance, helmet, vehicle registration all go hand in hand. seems many foreigners get away as most police dont speak english and it becomes a hassle. Doesnt hurt to have a bit of cash to hand over for breakfast or lunch money as some call it. Dont be a hassler if stopped, be polite, money given as gift to police should be discreet. Playing the dumb foreigner tactic may help too. Just dont expect to hop on a scooter or motorbike and think the world is at your feet. It is dangerous if you dont understand the way locals drive (avoid collisions) and there are those who may trap you into a small collision to gain money at your expense. In these situations prob best not to include the police as they will side with locals in most cases.

thnx for the advice will take that on board

hi all,

May i know where to buy a cheap decent auto motor-bike/scooter/vespar for riding in hcmc?.... /i intend to buy 1 for my viet girlfriend....

Thanks!

Here's the procedure for getting a license.

http://sgtvt.hochiminhcity.gov.vn/web/t … 01#content

Remember, if you hit and hurt someone you could be looking at a lifetime of compensation, so be careful.

dear guys,

May i know if honda alpha or honda wave referring to the same bike?

May i know the cost for a second hand? OR maybe do you guys know where is the official honda outlet in HCMC?

Thanks.

Good post vnescape!