Driving defensively is the best way to avoid an accident and a confrontation with another driver
Driving can be an invigorating experience if it is just you and the open road. Unfortunately most of the time it is you, the open road and thousands of other drivers. Because there are so many other drivers on the roads you must above all be safe and courteous. Driving defensively is the best way to avoid an accident and a confrontation with another driver.
According to statistics it is almost inevitable that you will meet up with an aggressive driver even if you drive very little. Aggressive drivers are annoying and unsafe. Aggressive driving can lead to road rage in some cases.
Citizens For Roadside Safety defines two driving behaviors as follows:
Aggressive Driving: Any driver who commits one or all of the following: running a red light or stop sign, speeding, failure to yield right of way and reckless driving.
Road Rage: Usually begins with aggressive driving, but includes a physical assault stemming from a traffic dispute.
The National Highway and Traffic Administration recommends that you apply the following tips when confronted by an aggressive driver:
Do not challenge aggressive drivers by matching their behaviors
Avoid making eye contact
Ignore obscene gestures
Report aggressive driving to the authorities, especially when it results in an accident.
Due to the rising number of aggressive driving and road rage incidents, the national spotlight is shining bright on this area. For more information on this subject just type in road rage on your internet search engine and you will be amazed at the incidents described and other information available on this topic. If you feel that you exhibit aggressive driving habits, recognize them and correct them yourself before they gets out of hand. Use common sense and treat others as you would like to be treated.
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