Jeep Driving in Vietnam

Taking a break from the serious section of the subject of Vietnam, here are some observations of jeep drivers in that country during the war.

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After an exhaustive survey of jeep drivers in Vietnam, we have compiled an amazing mountain of facts and myths about driving in Vietnam.

Here is but a sample of the nuggets of wisdom drawn from that vast legion of the most professional jeep drivers in the world.

1. If you forget to unlock the chain on the steering wheel, there is a good chance you won’t make the first turn.

2. If you are driving your First Sergeant around and you run out of gas, he is likely to get mad.

3. If you put it in reverse, floor it, and pop the clutch, you will lay a patch.

4. If Top sees you do this, you will likely be taking the ankle express from now on.

5. During the monsoons, it will rain when the canvas top is down.

6. During the monsoons, it will rain when the canvas top is up.

7. During the monsoons, you are going to get wet.

8. MPs can appear from nowhere.

9. MPs will not go away if you ignore them.

10.  You should always give tanks the right-of-way.  Courtesy pays.

11. If you are constantly driving on the left side of the road and you are not in Australia, you are going to be surprised one of these days.

12. If you signal for a left turn in Saigon, there is a good chance you will lose your wristwatch.