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How to Avoid becoming a Victim of Road Rage and Aggressive Drivers

Studies by insurance companies show that around half of all drivers who encounter another aggressive driver respond with aggression of their own. Insurers and traffic authorities agree that the best way to avoid becoming a victim of road rage and aggressive drivers is to ignore the offending driver and take steps to avoid making things worse. It takes two to make a fight.

Authorities offer the following tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of road rage and aggressive drivers:

  • Stay calm, focus on getting from one place to another safely, and try to forget about time if you’re running late. Driving our roads is NOT a competitive sport and you’re likely to lose more from cutting off another driver than you’ll gain in saved time.
  • One driver can’t fight alone. Don’t allow yourself to get drawn into a confrontation. If another driver acts like they want a fight, ignore the driver, avoid conflict, and try to get out of their vicinity.
  • Drive with courtesy and consideration for other drivers.
  • Signal your turns and lane changes in advance. Using your turn signal makes sure drivers around you aren’t surprised by your maneuver.
  • Don’t cut off other drivers and make sure you have plenty of room when you merge into a freeway.
  • Drive at an appropriate speed. Driving in the left lane slower that the prevailing traffic is asking for trouble. Whatever your speed, move to the right lane if someone wants to pass you.
  • Everyone hates a tailgater. Keeping a safe distance from other vehicles to give yourself room and time to respond to changes in traffic flow.
  • Don’t make obscene gestures like giving the finger. Avoid any visible sign that you may be angry in order to avoid becoming a victim of road rage and aggressive drivers.
  • If another driver cuts you off, don’t respond with anger. Slow down and give them room. Their aggression could escalate into potentially deadly confrontation if you respond in kind.
  • Get help if you think you are in serious danger by calling the police, or driving to a police station or heavily populated area. Do not drive to your home and do not get out of your car until you are safe.
  • Try to apologize if you make a mistake by a friendly wave or other appropriate gesture. Try to diffuse potential anger to avoid becoming a victim of road rage and aggressive drivers.

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