What should you do when you confronted with an aggressive driver?

Try to get out of their way. When confronted with an aggressive driver, your first priority should be to get out of their way. Do not provoke the driver by making eye contact, trying to race, or refusing to move out of your traffic lane. Additionally, ignore any gestures that are intended to provoke you.

What can I do to make drivers avoid aggressive driving?

Obey posted speed limits. Don’t ever follow other drivers too closely. Resist temptation to teach someone “a lesson.” Concentrate on driving, not on cell phones, stereo, passengers or other distractions.

What should you do if you’re being tailgated by an aggressive driver?

If you are being tailgated, leave more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Signal Lights–Always use your signals when changing lanes, and avoid changing lanes too close to the other vehicles. After you have changed lanes, turn your signal off.

How do you solve road rage?

Safely change lanes, gradually slow down or even exit the highway to keep a safe distance from the aggressive driver. Don’t reciprocate. Ignore the temptation to respond to the other driver; it could cause the situation to escalate. Don’t make eye contact.

What causes aggressive driving?

Aggressive driving may be caused by increasingly long commutes to work, traffic congestion, and the behavior of other drivers. It can also be caused by mood, and the inability to cope with stress on and off the road. Aggressive driving behavior includes: Speeding.

What can a driver do to try to avoid being tailgated on a highway?

You can also pull to the side of the road to allow the tailgater to pass you. A driver can avoid being tailgated on a highway by driving defensively and responding appropriately when tailgating occurs.

What are the 3 reasons why aggressive driving should be avoided?

Top 7 reasons why aggressive driving should be avoided

• #1. You look like an Ass.
• #2. You set a bad model.
• #3. Broken transmission from doing the “Routine.”
• #4. Aggressive driving can lead to unwanted expenses.
• #5. Aggressive driving leads to a bad record.
• #6. It increases the chances of you having an accident.
• #7.

How common is aggressive driving in the United States?

Aggressive driving is extremely common among U.S. drivers. According to AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety’s 2019 data, nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at least once in the previous 30 days. Aggressive driving has increasingly become a major cause of concern for many road users.

What should you do if a driver is aggressive?

Avoid eye contact with angry drivers. Don’t respond to aggression with aggression. If you feel you are at risk, drive to a public place such as a police station, hospital or fire station. When you park, allow room so you can pull out safely if someone approaches you aggressively.

What is it like to drive in India?

Driving in India is a lesson in anarchy. But if anarchy is like Indian roads, then it is not so bad once you get used to it. Lucky for you, I found a great *old Indian driving manual at the RTO. I’ve posted some excerpts you might find helpful.

Do extreme cases of aggressive driving escalate to road rage?

Extreme cases of aggressive driving can escalate to road rage. Examples of road rage are: How commonly do U.S. drivers exhibit aggressive driving behaviors?