It was hard to change tyres because we weren't as strong as men. “We also had to learn how to fix the trucks. They could have been bombed by enemy aircraft at any time, according to Nguyen Thi Hoa. The roads were treacherous, one side a steep cliff and the other an abyss. The drivers felt better driving in moonlight. Only one light beneath the truck was turned on, just enough to light up about one or two metres ahead. Not afraid of bombs, just fearful of ghosts To stay safe and hidden, the Female Drivers Unit drove at night, and hid their trucks in the bushes during the day. (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – Female drivers on the legendary Truong Son Trail, an artery connecting the North and the southern battlefields, overcame a raft of dangers to complete their tasks and return home after the war. From left: Bui Thi Van, Vu Thi Kim Dung, Nguyen Thi Hoa and Nguyen Thi Kim Quy.
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